Head Coach
Brandon Chambers
Direct contact details for this coach are not confirmed. Use the program's official athletics staff directory.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn Forrest | Associate Head Coach | shawn.forrest@utrgv.edu |
| Joey Rodriguez | Assistant Coach | joey.rodriguez@utrgv.edu |
| Joseph Anderson | Assistant Coach | joseph.anderson@utrgv.edu |
| Mitch Marquis | Assistant Coach | mitchell.marquis@utrgv.edu |
| John Jones | Director of Basketball Operations | john.jones@utrgv.edu |
| Chris Seroka | Head Strength & Conditioning Coach | christopher.seroka@utrgv.edu |
| Muteba Dikanda | Assistant Athletic Trainer (MBB, MTEN) | muteba.dikanda@utrgv.edu |
| Fraser Speaks | Student-Athlete Advisor (MBB) | fraser.speaks@utrgv.edu |
About UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Basketball
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros is a D1 program in the Southland Conference. Head coach Brandon Chambers oversees player development and recruiting for the program. Players targeting this program need to show they can compete at the D1 level through consistent film, clean eligibility, and verified exposure tournament results.
Learn how to get recruited to play college basketball and what D1 coaches need to see before making contact. A strong highlight film is often your first introduction to a staff.
What Recruits Should Know About Targeting UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
D1 coaches build rosters through consistent evaluation of film, in-person scouting at exposure events, and referrals from trusted coaching networks. Getting on UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros's radar requires more than sending a generic email. It means having your film, eligibility paperwork, and academic transcripts ready before you make first contact.
Players who receive roster consideration at the D1 level demonstrate improvement over time, not just raw talent at a single event. A structured development program that tracks your progress and connects you with the right coaches can significantly accelerate your recruiting timeline.
Mental Toughness and Eligibility Guidance for D1 Recruiting
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Whether you're a current high school player exploring options through our high school program or a graduate looking for a post-grad year, FCP provides the coaching, competition, and college placement support to help you reach programs like UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros.
Compete at the Level UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Scouts
D1 coaches evaluate players in the context of their competition. FCP builds a schedule that puts you in front of the right coaches at the right tournaments, giving your film the competitive context that programs like UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros need to make a decision.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-08-13.