The Impact
Alumni
Success is something we define for ourselves. For me, it's staying curious through adversity, influencing lives on and off the court, developing leaders, and building relationships along the way. Championships are a goal, but they don't define success.
Former Players
A Few of the Athletes I've Coached
A selection of alumni — the character, growth, and people behind the journey.
Full CircleFrom Player to Coach
David Xia
One of University Hill's top players is back with the program, now as our Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach.
LeadershipHeart Over Height
Almas Adil
The smallest player in the gym earned the trust of his teammates, who chose him as their captain.
CharacterWhen One Door Closed, Another Opened
Eric Xu
When injuries ended his playing career, Eric found another way to serve, and made the whole program better.
Full CircleFrom Player to DJ
Ali Rahbari · DJ Salout
Ever been to an NBA game? You can get much of that same experience at a University Hill game, thanks to a former player turned DJ.
Full CircleFrom Team Photographer to Professional Photographer
Mark Zhuang
A former student manager turned his passion into a profession, and still comes back to capture the team, for free.
DevelopmentWhen Talent Works Hard
Jack Gordon
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work.” Tim Notke. That's true. But it's even harder to beat talent that does work hard.
Basketball is what I coach. Building people is why I coach.
If the people I coach become better teammates, better leaders, and better people because our paths crossed, then I've done my job.
Let's Connect
Work With Me
Whether you're a parent, coach, athletic director, or organization, I'm always open to conversations about developing athletes, building strong team cultures, and creating environments where people can thrive.