Meet the Iron Courts Team

Diego Poore

Director of basketball operations

Diego Poore is originally from Crossville, TN. He spent five years playing at the NCAA D2 level at Tusculum University and Southern Wesleyen University. He graduated in 2020 with a Master’s Degree in Sport Management. Most recently, he spent the 2021 – 2022 season playing in Fondi, Italy averaging 16.5ppg. He is a 1 Percent Basketball Owner and Skills Trainer and assistant to NBA Trainer Vaughn Compton. He is a PGC Basketball Director and a PGC skills trainer.

For Iron Courts, he is excited about having the opportunity to develop players of all ages to achieve their dreams and reach their full potential within the game of basketball.

Craig Brackins

Director of player development

Craig Brackins is a former NBA forward and international pro with over a decade of experience playing at the highest levels of the game. Drafted 21st overall in the 2010 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Hornets, Craig went on to play for the Philadelphia 76ers and competed professionally in top leagues across Europe and Asia. Before his pro career, Craig starred at Iowa State University, where he was a three-year standout and earned All-Big 12 honors. Craig made his mark as one of the most dynamic power forwards in school history and finished his college career among Iowa State’s top scorers and rebounders. A highly touted recruit out of Brewster Academy, Craig brought national attention to Iowa State with his commitment and on-court dominance.

Now as Director of Player Development at Iron Courts, Craig brings his deep basketball knowledge, global playing experience, and a player-first mindset to every session. His focus is on skill development, confidence building, and helping athletes unlock their full potential both on and off the court.

Outside of basketball, Craig enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and exploring new culinary experiences. His passion for the game, commitment to personal growth, and dedication to developing others make him a trusted mentor and a powerful presence in the gym.

MJ Moler

Director of Leagues and Tournaments

MJ is a Charles Wright Academy alumna (Tacoma, WA), where she was a three sport Varsity athlete (basketball, soccer, and track & field). She began her collegiate basketball career at Northwest University in Kirkland, WA and finished it at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, OR. Throughout her career at Chemeketa CC, MJ worked at a well-known basketball facility, “The Hoop” in Salem, OR. From 2018 to 2024, MJ traveled the West Coast to partner and collaborate with other Event Directors such as The Hoop Circuit, Hoopsource, West Coast Elite, Vegas Elite Basketball Club, and more. Her most memorable experience thus far is working with the Jr. NBA and Spalding alongside Cherokee Parks for the 2018 Northwest Region World Championships. MJ is heavily involved in the Arizona basketball community, she began coaching youth club basketball in 2022 and she will be the Varsity Girl’s Head Coach at San Tan Charter High school for the 2025-2026 school year.

Outside of basketball, MJ enjoys spending time with her family, playing pickleball with her fiancé, and traveling the world.

MJ is looking forward to being a small part of a very impactful and passionate community at Iron Courts. She is excited to watch Iron Courts grow and reach people further than Arizona. MJ is thrilled to lead the Iron Court’s Recreational leagues, as well as ‘ICONIC’, which will serve as the Event Director for Iron Court’s competitive Tournaments, Men’s and Women’s Leagues, and basketball events for all ages.

Andy Valadez

lead Basketball Trainer

Andy Valadez is from San Fernando, California; he moved to Arizona in 2006. He is now in his 8th year of coaching Youth and High School Basketball here in Gilbert, Arizona. He has been a part of 2 State Championship teams (Campo Verde HS – 2023 5A Championship / Perry HS – 2024 Open State Championship). He is currently a Varsity Assistant Coach for the Perry Boys Basketball Program.

Andy graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2020 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Justice Studies. He is currently a Life Skills/ Movement Learning teacher at AZ Aspire Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona.

For Iron Courts, Andy is looking forward to helping players master the fundamentals of the game and learn how to play winning basketball. Along with teaching players how to be successful on the court, Andy wants to teach players skills and lessons that will help them be successful off the court as well.

Rochelle Clendenin

GENERAL Manager

Rochelle is from Gilbert, AZ. She is interested in anything that has to do with her family. She has a huge love for watching her boys play sports and watching her daughter dance. She enjoys reading and has a love for cooking and baking.

For Iron Courts, she is excited that her kids can have a home base for training. She believes in kids having stability and an outlet which Iron Courts provides. Iron Courts gives them something to be excited about and gives them a place to grow. She is excited to be a part of this amazing opportunity and feels blessed to be a part of the Iron Courts family.

Geordie Hackett, MS, ATC, CSCS

Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Geordie has been practicing sports medicine and performance for over 25 years. While in grad school at Arizona School of Health Sciences (ASHS) he clinically rotated at collegiate and professional settings, taught anatomy & physiology with a cadaver lab for Arizona School of Massage Therapy, and contributed to the literature with research and educational books. While at STI Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, he worked in a dual appointment role: providing Athletic Training Services, while providing coverage for the Phoenix Caliente and Talons.

Finally, while at GCU, he founded the Strength & Conditioning program, expanded/designed facilities from 1 to 5, and grew the staff from 2 to 10 within the Athletic Training department. Geordie took GCU through the D1 reclassification process and has served on many committees, designing and applying Covid policies, all while maintaining the health care of intercollegiate athletes.

For Iron Courts, he is passionate about combining Sports Medicine with Sports Performance, “High Performance”.  In addition to the already beneficial IV hydration, Cryotherapy, and Compression technologies, comes new Athletic Training Services: Cupping, Dry Needling, and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). These techniques with other myopractic modalities already in place (stretching, joint mobilization, tape) combined with therapeutic modalities has been proven in the literature to provide the fastest heeling process. There is no one best modality, but a combination has resulted in the best care.

Diane Amini, FNP

Sports Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Diane grew up in Chicago but has lived in Chandler for the last 9 years. She loves dogs and has three of them. She enjoys volunteering and loves helping people. As a nurse and now nurse practitioner, her favorite part is building relationships with people and helping them achieve their health goals. She believes knowledge is power, so it is really important to take time educating patients.

For Iron Courts, she looks forward to helping people feel their best and to helping them achieve their health and athletic goals with all we have to offer.

Stefanie Dawson, BSN, RN

Hydration / Recovery, Nurse Coach, Pickleball Coordinator

Keaton Harris

Assistant Manager

Coltan Page

Trainer

Luke Urban

Front Desk Staff

Luke was born in Indianapolis, Indiana but was raised in Queen Creek, Arizona. He loves to lift weights, play basketball, and hang out with friends.

For Iron Courts, he is super excited to be around basketball and loves what the Iron Courts mission is and excited to see it grow.

Arabella Bizak

Front Desk Staff

Arabella is a senior in high school. She grew up in Hawaii but has been in Gilbert, Arizona for the past five years. She loves living in AZ. When not working or doing homework, she plays competitive soccer and volleyball.

For Iron Courts, she is excited to work in a sports environment and wants to learn and grow as an employee.

Autumn Lucero

Front Desk Staff

Autumn was born and raised in Chandler, AZ. In her free time, she likes to dance, play sports with her siblings, volunteer at her church, and to go on hikes with her family.

For Iron Courts, she hopes to meet and interact with new people as well as grow in her knowledge of sports and sports medicine.

Grace Beckler

Front Desk Staff

Jonas Cederlind

Front Desk Staff

Artesian Kirksey (Coach AK)

Mental Skills Trainer