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Coach Rudy currently serves on the basketball development team at Point Guard College, a basketball program dedicated to inspiring and  equipping every player and coach everywhere. He is also the development coordinator at Blue Collar Basketball, a basketball development program in the Atlanta area. Coach Rudy grew up in Madison Wisconsin and played college basketball at Carroll University and Beloit College. Rudy coached at the collegiate level after he played before joining the PGC program and working his way up to serve as a director and key member of the PGC basketball development team. He’s a dream chaser, an optimist, and a teacher.

Shriram, a son of two Indian immigrants, grew up in metro Detroit with his big ‘ol family of 12 first cousins on the same block. Shriram majored in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) at the University of Pennsylvania and then went on to join the Peace Corps China as a college oral English teacher. After a few twists and turns, Shriram started his Master's in International Education back at the University of Pennsylvania. He now works at KIPP DC, where he taught Pre-K for the past 3 years. Shriram believes that his job as an educator is to help his students learn how to think, not what to think. And to understand, through experience in his class, that relationships and a sense of community are what bring meaning and purpose to our lives.

Pat Watson served as Superintendent of Bloomfield Hills Schools from late 2019 until his retirement in 2023. Before that, he spent 26 years in the West Bloomfield School District, serving as a teacher, coach, athletic director, assistant principal, and ultimately as principal of West Bloomfield High School. He holds a B.S. in History and Psychology from Eastern Michigan University, and later completed a Master’s in Secondary Education as well as a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership and Administration. During his time as superintendent, he oversaw major milestones, such as guiding the district through the COVID-19 pandemic and winning a $200 million bond in 2020 to restructure the schools. Watson announced his retirement “for personal reasons” to spend more time with his family. He is known for his warm presence in the community.

Nikhil is currently a freshman at Stanford University, where he is studying business. From his roots in Bloomfield, Michigan, Nikhil's formative years were shaped by his time at the International Academy, where he excelled both in academics and extracurricular activities. An accomplished athlete, Nikhil has shown remarkable skill in both basketball and baseball, not just as a player but also as a coach, guiding and mentoring younger athletes. His passion for sports is matched by his enthusiasm for the arts, as he has also taken the stage as a talented theater performer.  Beyond his personal achievements, Nikhil is deeply committed to the betterment of his community. He has been a driving force in advocating for mental health awareness and uplifting those struggling with mental health challenges. His dedication to this cause is a testament to his compassionate nature and his desire to make a positive impact in the world. 

Le’Baron Dock (Coach Dock) is a program coordinator with PeacePlayers Detroit and a former high school basketball coach, where he mentored and developed young athletes both on and off the court. Born and raised in Detroit, he attended nine different schools growing up, navigating the challenges of city life firsthand. Basketball became his anchor, giving him a path forward and inspiring him to give back. Today, Dock draws on his experiences to connect with young people, helping them develop skills, confidence, and a sense of community.