ABOUT ROB YANDERS

FOUNDER / OWNER / DIRECTOR / COACH

• PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER

• OWNER/DIRECTOR OF THE BASKETBALL MOVEMENT

• MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

• PRESIDENT OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION- YANDERS LAW

Motivated professional offering a wealth of basketball experience and knowledge in coaching, training, and mentoring with proven expertise in inspiring others to compete and achieve their goals, while also prioritizing academic standards. Holds players and parents in high esteem and interacts with the greatest degree of professionalism and personal integrity.

Education:

Bachelor of Science

Missouri State University

Major: Community Recreation and Education Graduated May 2002 / Springfield, Missouri

COLLEGE CAREER

Missouri State University

Starting Point Guard ’01 ’02

● 3rd in 3pt percentage in the Valley Conference

● 4th in Assists in the Valley Conference

● SMS Coors Player of the week ’02

MSU- West Plains

Starting Point Guard ’99 ’00

● Two-time All American ’99 ’00

● Member, 1999-2000 USA National Team

● Player of the Year 2000

● Hall of Fame Inductee

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Yanders Law, Inc. (Non-Profit Organization) ’06-present Founder, President and Head Basketball Coach

Established a now multi-state AAU Basketball program for boys and girls ages 11-17

Active in coaching as well as managing a large team of other coaches and assistants

Have coached 80+ Division 1 athletes and is the Head coach/director of 15 elite boys and girls basketball teams

Teams compete locally and nationally in US AAU (Amateur Athletic Union), UA Rise (Under Armour), NY2LA,

USSSA (United States Specialty Sports Association), GNBA, NYBL, Toi Baylor Nike events, and other quality tournaments

throughout the season

Elite Teams (15U, 16U, 17U) compete in NCAA sanctioned college exposure events

Created “Angels of the Hardwood” which is a one day basketball camp that gives underprivileged campers shoes, apparel,

basketballs, healthy food options, toiletries, and Christmas gifts

Formed “The League” which is a monthly jamboree-style basketball tournament for boys and girls

Certified in First Aid and MHSAA coaching guidelines

Structured environment emphasis is placed on hard-work, dedication, leadership, responsibility, and character

The Basketball Movement ’08-present Founder and Director of Player Development

Designed and organized basketball training facility that hosts camps, clinics, skill workouts and more for young

players through professional level talent

Created, grew, and maintained personal brand for businesses resulting in sponsorships with Nike, Adidas, Under Armor, and

Gatorade, a growing number of NBA-caliber clientele and collaboration with multiple sports agencies

Director of NY2LA Future Camp which features over 40 McDonalds All American players

Skill development basketball workout coach/director and speed and agility coach

Creates unique basketball curriculum pieces that are used by NBA and NCAA players, coaches, agents and clubs

Leads own marketing initiatives and directs media team, resulting in high-quality video, images, and social presence

Glasgow Community and Safety Services (Scotland) Motivational Development Manager

Key presenter for No Knives, Better Lives campaign

Created and delivered curriculum to high risk violent youth offenders

Provided youth engagement and motivation for violence prevention

Developed a 5-week health and fitness program to promote healthy lifestyles

Head Basketball coach for the basketball program, established street leagues for locality area youth

Earned dual citizenship status of both Great Britain and The United States of America

REFERENCES

Ric Wesley, Head Coach Grand Valley State University

Corey Gipson, Assistant Coach Missouri State University

Chris Finch, Assistant Coach NBA Toronto Raptors

Jamahl Mosley, Assistant Coach NBA Dallas Mavericks

Mike Wilks, Assistant Coach NBA Oklahoma City Thunder

Anthony Tolliver, Veteran Player NBA Detroit Pistons

Mark Harrington, President of Old Missouri Bank