Management Team
Lee DeForest
Former college assistant and Combine Academy head coach, Coach DeForest has 18 years of basketball coaching experience and a recruiting network that extends nationally and internationally.
Paul Peck
Former Lindsey Wilson College Head Coach who led his teams to a 587-368 overall record in 30 seasons as a head coach. Peck was a five-time Mid-South Conference Coach of the Year and was named the 2011-12 Don Meyer NAIA Coach of the Year.
Ryan Van Pickerill
Professional Chef who worked in the Illinois Governor’s Mansion the past 7 years.
Admissions Team
Alba Reyes
Alba is the Enrollment Guide at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design and will assist with the Admissions Office and Administration Board.
Vernon Orndorff
Former Executive Director of Leadership for Flagler County Schools, Orndorff also has head coaching experience at the high school levels in Texas and Florida including assistant coaching experience at Wichita State.
Victoria Ashmore
Victoria is a entrepreneur and will assist on special projects prioritizing on admissions and scholarships.
Advisory Board
Our Advisory Board is comprised of professionals and visionary entrepreneurs. We have the network to leverage our history of basketball relationships in your favor to assist in placement for both college and professional opportunities. Email us if you would like to learn more or contact any of our members.
Tom Bower
Tom is the co-founder of Leading Athletics & KBC Hoops as well as co-founder of the Virtus Brand. All of his endeavors focus on helping groups to reach their goals both on the court and off.
Kerry Stovall
Legendary High School Coach, Kerry Stovall, won the Kentucky High School State Championship in 2011 and has coached 7 different teams to regional championships and Mr. Basketball Anthony Hickey.
Dr. Shadia Natour
Dr. Natour is the Clinic Lead Physical Therapist at Compleat Rehab & Sports Therapy. She is also a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer.
