Diego Acevedo

Bio

Diego Domínguez, born on September 2, 1987, in Caguas, Puerto Rico, and raised in Aguas Buenas, has dedicated his entire life to basketball. From an early age, he found in the sport not only a passion but also a path that led him to shine first as a player and later as a coach.

During 20 years as an active player, Diego was recognized for his discipline, court vision, and scoring ability. He achieved multiple accomplishments in national and international tournaments, including:
• Puerto Rico National Youth Champion (2000, 2001) with Aguas Buenas.
• MVP and leading scorer of the Puerto Rico Sub-21 Superior Tournament (2006).
• Frequently recognized as a leader in scoring and three-pointers in regional tournaments.

After his playing career, he focused his energy and knowledge on developing the next generation. He began his coaching career in the youth leagues of Aguas Buenas, where he discovered his talent for teaching, motivating, and guiding players both on and off the court.

With more than 20 years of experience in the sport, Diego has earned respect as a strategist and mentor. His coaching achievements include:
• Final 8 appearance with Colegio La Luz in the Puerto Rico National Tournament (2017).
• District Championship with Dade Christian School (2022).
• Skill Coach for the AAU National Super Showcase 15U National Champions (2018).
• Skill Coach for Puerto Rico Basketball Federation youth national teams (2015).
• Assistant Coach at Florida National University (2023–2025), helping the women’s basketball team reach the CAC Conference Tournament, the Championship game, and earning a bid to the NAIA National Championship Tournament, as well as competing in the USCAA National Tournament (2023 & 2024) ?.

Currently, he also serves as a Physical Education Coach at Masters Preparatory School in Hialeah, FL, while continuing his career as a basketball coach, where he passes on his passion for the game and discipline to young athletes.

Diego Domínguez is recognized for his ability to develop complete athletes: physically prepared, mentally disciplined, and grounded in strong values. His story reflects the essence of Puerto Rican basketball—effort, passion, and perseverance.