Head Coach
Michael Dominguez
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Dominguez | Men's Basketball Head Coach | michael.dominguez@nnmc.edu |
| Stephen Miera | Assistant Coach | stephen.miera@nnmc.edu |
About Northern New Mexico College Basketball
Northern New Mexico College values guard play and ball movement. Head Coach Ryan Cordova builds teams that operate inside the California Pacific Conference with a deliberate pace and emphasis on perimeter shooting and defensive intensity. The program targets players who can handle the basketball, make decisions under pressure, and contribute defensively across multiple positions. This is a junior college environment that rewards coachability and consistency. Players who thrive here typically possess high basketball IQ, can play within a system, and understand that opportunities at the next level come through steady improvement rather than individual heroics. The Thunderbirds compete in a mid-level NAIA conference where tournament seeding hinges on conference play execution. Españ Cola's location in northern New Mexico creates a distinct recruiting footprint. The program develops players from underrepresented areas and values athletes who are ready to be challenged both athletically and academically. Playing time is earned through camp performance and preseason competition. Roster spots go to players willing to embrace a developmental approach. If you're a guard or wing with foundational skills but need refinement in decision-making, shooting consistency, or defensive versatility, Northern New Mexico offers real opportunity. The coaching staff provides honest feedback and game reps. This is preparation, not a destination. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.
Net price
$3,919/yr
Grad rate
17%
Enrollment
926
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $3,919 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $3,923 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $3,630 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 926
- Average net price
- $3,919 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $6,400 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $14,328 / year
- Graduation rate
- 17%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
California Pacific Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
California State University-Maritime
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Location , CA | Enrollment 804 | Avg. net price $17,793 |
Menlo College
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Location , CA | Enrollment 752 | Avg. net price $32,324 |
Northern New Mexico College
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Location Española, NM | Enrollment 926 | Avg. net price $3,919 |
Pacific Union College
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Location Angwin, CA | Enrollment 805 | Avg. net price $25,891 |
Simpson University
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Location Redding, CA | Enrollment 809 | Avg. net price $28,219 |
University of Saint Katherine
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Location , CA | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
| Westcliff University View program → | Location Irvine, CA | Enrollment 2,363 | Avg. net price $30,505 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northern New Mexico College NAIA?
Yes, Northern New Mexico College is an NAIA program in the California Pacific Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Northern New Mexico College men's basketball.
What conference is Northern New Mexico College in?
Northern New Mexico College competes in the California Pacific Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Northern New Mexico College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $3,919 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Northern New Mexico College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 926 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Northern New Mexico 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.
Targeting Northern New Mexico College?
FCP coaches understand what NAIA programs like Northern New Mexico College look for in a recruit. We build players' film, exposure, and eligibility profiles to match exactly what coaches at this level need to see before making an offer.
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.