VIPERS ANNOUNCE 2026-27 COACHING AND BASKETBALL OPERATIONS STAFF
By Rio Grande Valley Vipers Staff /November 2, 2026
EDINBURG, Texas (Nov. 2, 2026) – The Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the NBA G League Affiliate of the Houston Rockets, announced today the coaching and basketball operations staff for its 20th season.
Returning to the organization are general manager Travis Stockbridge and head coach Joseph Blair, along with assistant coaches Robbie Keck and Isaiah Torres. The returning staff also includes head athletic trainer Kimberly McCartney, assistant athletic trainer Craig Skinner, equipment manager Benjamin Rodriguez, director of basketball operations Alex Dellett and basketball operations staff members Mire Chatman and Isaiah Garcia.
The Vipers have also added Jack Erickson as their new strength and conditioning coach. Before joining the organization, Erickson served as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the LSU swimming and diving program. He also contributed to training efforts for the LSU men’s basketball team and the LSU Tiger Girls.
During his time at LSU, Erickson served as co-coordinator of the university’s Olympic strength and conditioning internship program. He initially joined LSU’s strength and conditioning staff in September 2021 as a graduate assistant.
Originally from Virginia, Erickson earned a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from LSU’s School of Kinesiology in May 2023 and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Virginia. While at UVA, he spent three seasons as a student manager for the Cavaliers football program and completed a strength and conditioning internship with the football performance staff.
Additionally, the Vipers have welcomed six new members to their Basketball Operations staff: AJ Carr, Nico Castañeda, Ben Davis Jr., Marwan Sarhan, Tyler Simon and Victoria Peña.
RGV tips off the 2026-27 season on Friday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. CST against the Austin Spurs at Bert Ogden Arena. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a 20th anniversary t-shirt presented by DHR. To purchase tickets, visit www.rgvipers.com.