About us
A family environment with one objective: college basketball and a degree.
RL9 Academy — also known as the Rashard Lewis Academy — was established in the early 2000s as an organization built around student athletes looking for a summer program with a family environment, with the objective of sending student athletes off to play college basketball and earn a college degree.
RL9 Academy competes in the P32 League for the 2025–2026 spring and summer season, orchestrated by New Balance Basketball. Rashard Lewis currently serves as a Player Development Coach for the San Antonio Spurs — a milestone this foundation is grateful for.
Leadership
Rashard Lewis
Founder · Player Development Coach, San Antonio Spurs (NBA)
Coach Edward White
Owner · Harding University, 2004–2005
Coach Emanuel White
Owner · Harding University, 2004–2005
2025–2026 staff
Co-Program Director
Coach Alex McBride
Varsity basketball assistant at Mickey Leland High School. Former Program Director for Team Trae Young Houston and former Head Coach at North Forest High School.
Special Consultant
Dewayne Bowden
Head Coach at Holy Trinity Episcopal School. Former Division I player at Houston Christian University.
Coaches by age group
Additional 2025–2026 coaching assignments to be announced.
Contact
Get in touch
Call or send us a message on Instagram — a coach will get back to you.
Address
11555 Gaston Road, Building E
Katy, TX 77494
Phone
832-651-4304
Instagram
@rl9academy
@lady9academy
League
Official member of the P32 League