Coaches

RMG boasts one the states finest coaching staffs. It's not often a program can claim to have coaches with not only highschool experience, but also collegiate and pro level. Because of this, we feel confident in our ability to properly prepare players to reach the next level.

Nick Robison - Nick grew up in Northbrook, IL and played 3 years of Varsity ball at GBN earning all-conference and all district 1st team honors. After graduating, Robison became a student/athlete at Rice University in Houston. He is the second player in school history to begin his career as a walk-on and earn a full scholarship. He graduated in spring 2003 with a degree in Psychology and Managerial Studies while playing as a regular starter for Rice and earning both WAC and Rice University Scholar Athlete Awards.

As a coach, Robison has trained young athletes for over 6 years. Aside from running and administrating RMG Hoops LLC and RMG Achieve NFP, he has coached several community teams ranging from 4th grade through H.S.

Rashid Smith - Rashid Smith grew up in Alexandria, Louisiana. He graduated  as Salutorian of Peabody H.S. and won a State Championship.

Smith went on to play point guard at Rice U, and holds the  school record for most assists in a single game and season. He graduated with a degree in psychology and math and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Education from National Louis University.

Aside from coaching for RMG Hoops, Smith has coached several community teams both locally and in Louisiana and Texas, including a  nationally ranked Texas 15u AAU team.\

Omar Mance -  Co-founder of RMG Hoops Omar Mance grew up in Atlanta, GA. His achievements on the court began at an earlyage winning 2AAU National titles with the Atlanta Celtics. Mance was voted Georgia H. S. Class Player of the Year ‘98. Omar began his college career as starting point guard for LSU before transferring to Rice after his first year.

In July 2010 he accepted a position as Assistant Coach of ARMY, which will be his second college coach position in the past 4 years. He was also an Assistant Coach at Rice University.

Mark Felder - Mark was raised in Deerfield, IL playing 2 years of Varsity basketball at DHS.  He went on to attend Miami (OH) University earning his degree in Marketing and Spanish in 2006.  Since then he has helped out with various teams and workouts while playing in leagues with other RMG coaches.  Mark will handle many of the administrative duties as he works to further improve and expand the scope of programs RMG has to offer.