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 move to the next level.

Nick Robison - Robison 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.

Quincy French - Over the past 8 years, Quincy has built the reputation as one of the most knowledgeable and dedicated youth coaches in the North Shore. Having played in H.S., coached for the College of Lake County and trained kids full time before joining RMG, Quincy knows what it takes for players to excel.

Quincy also coaches football as a Director for the Glencoe Titans and plays semi-pro for the Burlington Blue Devils.

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

Omar has recently returned to Rice as an assistant coach and we expect to see big things out of the program in the future. He will remain actively involved with RMG and our non-profit sister RMG Achieve.

Other RMG Coaches:

Jason Okreszik - Former Rice point guard transferred to play for Northwestern where he just graduated. Originally, from Illinois Jason attended H.S. at Fenwick.  

Kevin Iverson - Played at Eastern New Mexico, currently the head Varsity coach of Best Practice in Chicago

Phil Taylor - Played college at Louis University and professionally in the ABA.