Meet the Teachers & Team

Rob has worked with children for over 25 years. He began   teaching children through his time babysitting and being a lifeguard in Maryland, where he ultimately built his own business teaching swim lessons for children and adults. He was a strong player in a variety of sports he played, including football, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, and track & field. He began coaching a championship-winning basketball team at the age of 18, and has continued to coach since then. His true passion became basketball and as he focused his efforts there, he grew in his own playing and coaching teams. After an injury and moving to California, Rob pursued his passion for the game and for education and directed his attention leading after-school programs in the peninsula, coaching children's basketball teams, and working on skills with his three sons; Scott, RJ, and Finn. He now runs after-school sports lessons with children from pre-K to high school. He is currently attending classes at Cañada College in Early Childhood Education.

“Confidence is the key to taking chances. Kids need to believe in themselves and that they can take chances to try. Otherwise, they will find a way to pass their opportunities to someone else to take a shot or shoot a goal. When the opportunity to make a move arises, they need to feel ready to take that opportunity and not give it away to someone else. I grew up doing that as a child, and because I wasn’t confident in my skills, I held myself back. I focus on building confidence because I want them to believe in themselves and their abilities.  As they get older, I want them to be able to join in with games, to make friends, and continue to explore their passions. If they jump in to play a game because they know the fundamentals and have the skills to be part of a team, it’s a social, emotional, and mental advantage. I think it’s an important life skill, too, and by taking opportunities on the field or the court, they can build those skills in all aspects of life.”