Arsenal Hoops basketball club was created in 2015. We are an ELITE Independent high school grassroots basketball club located in St. Louis Missouri. Our goal is to help our young men earn scholarships, whether that be academically or athletically. We want help them get to the next level! Our goal is to help young men understand the game, learn how to play the right way and develop confidence needed not only for basketball, but life.
MICHAEL ASLESON
CO-FOUNDER, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, 17U HEAD COACH
Coach Mike played his high school basketball at De Smet Jesuit high school. Coach played college basketball at Missouri Baptist University. After graduating with an accounting degree in 2016, he joined the MBU staff as an assistant coach for 2 seasons before completing his Master's degree in business administration.
Charlie Noonan
CO-FOUNDER, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
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Coach Charlie Noonan has been involved with youth sports for 25+ years. Charlie founded Arsenal Hoops in 2015 with a vision to give players a place to learn and get better. Charlie played division 1 soccer at TCU and his passion for all sports is what facilitated the creation of Arsenal Hoops. Charlie is the current head coach of Parkway North Varsity Soccer
John Caraballo
17U assistant coach
Coach Johnanel "John" Caraballo hails from Puerto Rico. John played JUCO basketball in Kansas prior to playing at Drury University where he was a standout player. Coach played his last season of college basketball at Missouri baptist university. Coach John followed up his college career playing professionally in Puerto Rico.
Jared Barnes
16U ELITE HEAD COACH
Coach Jared played high school basketball at CBC where he set the single season record for assists. He played college basketball at McKendree and Missouri Baptist and is currently working towards completion of his degree.. He has been coaching in the program for the past 2 seasons.
ISAAC MOORE
15U ELITE HEAD COACH
Coach Moore is from Cincinnati, OH. Coach played college basketball at Asbury University in KY where he graduated with a degree in Education. Coach is a teacher for St. Louis Public Schools and is an assistant coach for Miller Career Academy. Coach Moore is also the head coach for Fanning Middle School.
Ryan Lacefield
17U SELECT HEAD COACH
Coach Lacefield played high school basketball at Lindbergh. He played college basketball at LLCC. Coach is currently working on the completion of his degree . Coach Ryan was the head coach of our 15U elite team last season and was a 17U elite assistant coach.