Rico Henderson

"He is the best coach and mentor I had the plesure to play and and work with him while I was in high school"

"Rico is the goat! Learned a lot about hard work, life skills, and deification from coach. I appreciate you!"

"Rico is always striving to ensure each player is stretching himself to be his best, with guidance, motivation, and a commitment to hard work."

"Fantastic youth coach. Focuses on skill development and approach - hard work, communication, teamwork. Youth sports needs more Coach Ricos"

"Rico is generous with his time. My son played with Rico in the fall, but he has school and travel team in the winter. Rico still invites him to practice when my son is at the West Suburban YMCA. He is specific with his feedback which I feel is important when someone is looking to get better. Rico has a calm, kind demeanor which is great to see when working with young people. Most important of all, many people have commented that my son has really improved after with Coach Rico over the summer and fall."

"Coach Rico has been a great coach and mentor for our son. He's been with Rico for at least 5 years, and we can see his growth as a basketball player and as an Individual, all under the rigorous, kind, and thoughtful guidance of Rico. "

"Rico is a tremendous coach, trainer, and inspiration. He cares for his kids and gives them both physical training and mental toughness. His basketball background is unquestioned - from professional ball to multiple levels in youth sports. I would highly recommend him. "

"Rico has been coaching our son basketball for years and is a great coach. He is an effective motivator and teacher that makes kids want to improve. Highly recommend Rico!"

"My husband and I really appreciate Coach Rico's coaching style. He is tough (not mean) and has high expectations of his players. He has worked with our son to help him reach those expectations, and we see how our son's confidence has grown over the season. "

"Amazing coach who truly cares about the kids and their development as players and more importantly human beings! Truly grateful my son has him as a coach!"

"Coach Rico is a good man and the best basketball coach for kids"

"Rico is simply the best you can find in town. He’s super skilled and fun to be with. Miles had a great time training with him."

"Coach Rico has made a lasting impact on our boys and our family. His dedication goes far beyond practices and games. He invests in our athletes' growth, teaching life lessons about perseverance, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The positive environment Coach Rico creates encourages confidence and accountability. Our boys respect him not only as a coach, but as a mentor and role model. We are incredibly grateful for his leadership and the strong example he sets for our community."