Head Coach
Tony Romero
tony.romero@centralchristian.edu
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tony Romero | Head Coach | tony.romero@centralchristian.edu |
| Guy Gardner | Associate Head Coach | guy.gardner@centralchristian.edu |
About Central Christian College Basketball
Playing at Central Christian means positioning yourself within the Sooner Athletic Conference, a strategic move that offers visibility while maintaining realistic competition standards. Head coach Tony Romero builds a program centered on player development over four years, prioritizing the systems and fundamentals that translate beyond college basketball. The NAIA pathway demands players who understand positioning: where they fit within a roster, how their role evolves, and what consistent improvement looks like within a structured framework. Romero's approach emphasizes this kind of intentional growth. You'll develop in an environment that values basketball literacy, reading defenses, executing sets, and understanding your responsibilities within a larger strategy. McPherson provides a genuine college town experience without the noise of major metropolitan distractions. This matters tactically: it keeps focus on what's controllable, your development, your academics, your craft. The conference schedule creates regular measurement against comparable competition, letting you assess progress in real time rather than wondering where you stand. The four-year journey at Central Christian isn't about shortcuts or overselling potential. It's about steady skill development, academic progress, and earning your minutes through demonstration rather than expectation. That's the long game. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$14,036/yr
Grad rate
32%
Enrollment
380
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $14,036 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $13,693 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $9,235 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $11,595 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $13,299 / year
- $110,001+
- $18,217 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 380
- Average net price
- $14,036 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $25,755 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $25,755 / year
- Graduation rate
- 32%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Sooner Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Bacone College
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Location , OK | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Central Christian College
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Location McPherson, KS | Enrollment 380 | Avg. net price $14,036 |
John Brown University
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Location Siloam Springs, AR | Enrollment 1,471 | Avg. net price $22,476 |
Langston University
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Location Langston, OK | Enrollment 1,742 | Avg. net price $14,546 |
Mid-America Christian University
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Location Oklahoma City, OK | Enrollment 1,666 | Avg. net price $21,544 |
Oklahoma City University
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Location Oklahoma City, OK | Enrollment 1,514 | Avg. net price $36,514 |
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
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Location Goodwell, OK | Enrollment 917 | Avg. net price $8,380 |
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
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Location , TX | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Southwestern Christian University
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Location Bethany, OK | Enrollment 377 | Avg. net price $20,448 |
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
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Location Chickasha, OK | Enrollment 941 | Avg. net price $13,444 |
Wayland Baptist University
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Location Plainview, TX | Enrollment 2,041 | Avg. net price $23,421 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Central Christian College NAIA?
Yes, Central Christian College is an NAIA program in the Sooner Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Central Christian College men's basketball.
What conference is Central Christian College in?
Central Christian College competes in the Sooner Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Central Christian College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $14,036 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Central Christian College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 380 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Central Christian College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for NAIA, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for NAIA programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Central Christian College Is Within Reach: If You're Ready
The difference between a player who gets offered by a NAIA program and one who doesn't often comes down to timing and preparation. FCP prepares athletes for the moment when Central Christian College's coaches are ready to evaluate, so you don't miss your window.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.