ABOUT Rl9 Academy
Rl9 Academy ( also known as Rashard Lewis Academy ) was established in the early 2000’s as a organization built around student athletes finding a summer program with a family environment maintaining the objective of sending student athletes off to play college basketball and obtain a college degree as well. RL9 Academy will be competing on the P32 League for the 2025-2026 Spring & Summer season orchestrated by New Balance Basketball .
Rashard Lewis is currently serving as a Player Development Coach for the San Antonio Spurs ( NBA ) which is a huge milestone for the Lewis generation and this foundation is extremely thankful for his presence and we are appreciative of the lord ‘s blessings upon everyone surrounding the organization.
RL9 ACADEMY OWNERS -
Coach Edward White | Harding University 2004-2005
https://hardingsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/edward-white/15413
Coach Emanuel White | Harding University 2004-2005
https://hardingsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/emmanuel-white/15416
RL9 Academy Staff 2025-2026
Co Program Director - Coach Alex Mcbride Varsity Basketball assistant at Mickey Leland High School + former Program Director for Team Trae Young Houston + former Head Coach at North Forest High School
Co Program Director 2025-2026 : Andre McDonald
Andre McDonald has a wealth of experience in high level grassroots. He also is a part of the braintrust of the P32 league & brings valuable wisdom & ability to navigate the grass roots scene
Special Consultants :
Dewayne Bowden - Current Head Coach at Holy Trinity Episcopal School | Former Division I Player at Houston Baptist University ( Currently Houston Christian University )
Tigee Rideaux - Current Head Coach at Conroe High School (TX) ,
2025- 2026 COACHING STAFF BELOW :
2nd + 3rd Grade -
4th Grade -
5th Grade -
6th Grade -
7th Grade - Coach Mulah (J.R ) & Coach Scooby
8th Grade -
2029 (15U ) - Coach Chris Harris
2028 (16U ) Coach Nick Perez
2027 (17U) - Coach Broderick Williams