Bob was a former professional and collegiate player, and one of the most popular youth sports speakers and youth coach trainers in the country. He played for the Kansas City Kings, Boston Celtics and San Diego Clippers, as well as for Hall-of-Fame coach Chuck Daly (who coached the 1992 Olympic Gold Medal "Dream Team") at the University of Pennsylvania and was co-author of the groundbreaking book advocating reform of youth sports, Just Let the Kids Play.
Bob served as an expert panelist and board member for several organizations dedicated to improving the youth sports esperience, and made numerous print, broadcast and media appearances over the course of his career. He conducted hundreds of youth basketball clinics for coaches of players in grades 4 to 8 over the past 20 years, and was a tireless advocate for developing fundamental skills and fully meeting the needs of children as the top priority in youth basketball programs.
