PINNACLE VARSITY COACHES

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8Charlie Wilde - Head Coach

Coach Wilde received his bachelor’s degree from Grand Canyon University and his master’s degree in Leadership from Northern Arizona University. He has been Teaching and Coaching for the past 30 years in the Paradise Valley School District. Coach Wilde started the Pinnacle Basketball Program 20 years ago. Coach Wilde also coaches Girls Golf during the fall season. Coach Wilde and his wife Bridgette have two children, Kyla who is 18 and Alexa who is 13 years old. He enjoys spending his time with his family when he is not coaching and when time permits golfing. 
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Jesus Flores​ - Assistant Coach

​Coach Jesus Flores grew up in West Texas and received his bachelor's degree from University Of Texas At El Paso in 2007. At UTEP, Coach Flores got to be a part of and learn from the UTEP Basketball Team from 2003-2006. After UTEP he came to Phoenix and has been teaching and coaching for the past 14 years. Prior to coming to Pinnacle HS, Coach Flores was at Goldwater HS where he was the head coach for 6 years.  Coach Flores loves spending time with his two daughters; Alicia (11) and Arianna (9) years old. Coach Flores likes spending time up north in Christopher Creek, AZ.  golfing, playing pickup games and Crossfit.
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Taylor Rohde - Assistant Coach

Coach Taylor is a true hometown hero. After countless awards and school records at Pinnacle High School, including Gatorade Arizona Player of the Year, Coach Taylor continued to have an impressive college career.  He played 2 years at Arizona State University and 2 years at Alaska Anchorage.  At UAA he was honored to be a Unanimous All-American and National Player of the Year.  After college, Coach Taylor ventured to play professionally overseas for 5 years. He played on various teams from Germany to Euro Challenge.