Mike Pero has prior coaching experience including over 20 years at various levels including Assistant Coach at St. Peter’s Prep (1988-1990), Assistant Coach at Secaucus Recreation Travel (1990-1994), Head Coach Secaucus Recreation Travel (1994-2023), Secaucus Recreation Travel Basketball Director (1997-2023), AAU Coach at NJ Shoreshots (2009-2011), NJ Cardinals (2023-2013; 2018), Jersey Shore Elite (2024; 2023-2025), Team Rio (2018-2019). Coach Pero has also had administrative roles for various basketball programs.