Raymond Broughton begins his 3rd season as an assistant coach for the Vikings. Broughton has over 23 years of military experience and over a decade of coaching experience with college, high school, overseas teams, and AAU clubs.
Prior to relocating to Elizabeth City, Broughton held an assistant coach position at Fayetteville State for three seasons. He also led the Prince George High School Girls Basketball team in Virginia. Over a four-season span (2011-15), he produced an 85-9 overall record. Broughton also coached a 17 and up AAU team for four seasons (2011-15).
During his 23-year tenure in the United States Army, Broughton accelerated as high as a Chief Warrant Officer-3  before honorably retiring from the Army ranks. Broughton is a four-time Iraqi tour veteran. His knack for leadership and discipline are evident throughout his coaching persona and his ability to develop players.Â
Along with his military background, Broughton was the founder and head coach of the Oki Ice Basketball Club in Okinawa, Japan (2010-11). He coached the Kadena Boys High School Basketball team to a Far East Championship in 2010. He began coaching on the AAU circuit while in Colorado in 2005. Broughton has also coordinated summer basketball programs and provided fundamental technique sessions for several players.
Broughton is native to Jacksonville, FL. He graduated from Ashford University with a Masters in Business Administration. Broughton and his wife Teameco reside in Fayetteville, NC. The couple has six children.
