Eldorado High Coach Roy Sanchez Leads McDonald's All American Team

Veteran coach has over 500 wins and 3 state championships in 41 years at Eldorado High

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Roy Sanchez, a New Mexico High School Coach Hall of Fame inductee, has dedicated 41 years to coaching at Eldorado High School, including 33 years as head coach. Sanchez has led his team to three state championships with over 500 wins and is now a head coach in the prestigious McDonald's All-American Games, coaching the nation's top high school recruits.

Why it matters

Sanchez's coaching style emphasizes tough love, preparing players for both the court and life, while also stressing the importance of education. His selection as a head coach for the McDonald's All-American Games is a testament to his decades of success and recognition as one of the top high school basketball coaches in the country.

The details

Sanchez's coaching philosophy revolves around pushing his players hard on the court while also encouraging them to pursue their education and degrees. He has led Eldorado High to four state championships, with three of those coming during his 33-year tenure as head coach. Sanchez now has the opportunity to coach the nation's top high school recruits as a head coach in the prestigious McDonald's All-American Games.

  • Sanchez has been coaching at Eldorado High School for 41 years.
  • Sanchez has been the head coach at Eldorado High for 33 years.
  • Sanchez has led his team to three state championships.

The players

Roy Sanchez

A New Mexico High School Coach Hall of Fame inductee who has dedicated 41 years to coaching at Eldorado High School, including 33 years as head coach. He has led his team to three state championships with over 500 wins.

Adam Huff

An assistant coach working alongside Sanchez for the McDonald's All-American Games.

Issac Massie

An assistant coach working alongside Sanchez for the McDonald's All-American Games.

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What they’re saying

“They make you laugh every day in practice. Someone will do something crazy or whatever, and they just you laugh every day. And the games are so competitive.”

— Roy Sanchez, Head Coach, Eldorado High School (kob.com)

“You push them on the court very hard, you know? And they understand why. They understand why. But you also push them to get a degree.”

— Roy Sanchez, Head Coach, Eldorado High School (kob.com)

“my wife's like, Nope, it's a scam. It's a scam. Delete it. I'm like, I don't think so.”

— Roy Sanchez, Head Coach, Eldorado High School (kob.com)

What’s next

Sanchez will lead the McDonald's All-American team in the upcoming games, showcasing the nation's top high school basketball talent.

The takeaway

Roy Sanchez's decades-long commitment to coaching and developing high school basketball players at Eldorado High has earned him a prestigious opportunity to lead the McDonald's All-American team, highlighting his reputation as one of the top high school coaches in the country.