FOUNDERS. COACHES. MENTORS.

A young male basketball player in a black uniform holding an orange Spalding basketball with both hands, standing against a plain gray background.
A man with glasses and a beard wearing an orange basketball t-shirt that says 'FAMILY' and 'BASKETBALL' is making a fist with his right hand in an indoor setting. In the background, a referee is running, and part of another person's head is visible in the foreground.
A basketball coach is speaking to a team during a timeout, with players sitting and standing around him in a gymnasium.
A young man with short dark hair, smiling and sitting on blue stadium seats, wearing a dark gray polo shirt and holding a smartphone.

ANTHONY SMITH, PROGRAM DIRECTOR.

JOHN MILLYARD, COACH: UNSIGNED SENIORS.

ERIK HOOD, FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.

RONDAE HOLLIS-JEFFERSON, FOUNDER.

Our Co-Founder, Executive Director, and Coach, Erik Hood, was recently recognized as one of the Top 100 AAU/ Grassroots Leaders in the Southwest by Silver Waves Media.

We are grateful for your dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our youth and community. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

Program Director Anthony Smith has led the Palo Verde Titans to an incredible season, capturing both the 3A State Championship and the 3A Regional Championship!

Team RHJ is beyond proud of his dedication & outstanding accomplishments! We’re fortunate to have such an incredible leader & mentor in our program, Coach Smith’s dedication & passion inspire everyone around him!