YULIA KOROLEVA
Executive Director
As a mother of three, she's dedicated to children's causes and often addresses local schools. She serves as a mentor to fellow businesswomen and sets an inspiring example. Yulia graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in coaching from the Russian State University of Physical Culture of Sports and Tourism, and she also holds a Master's Degree in journalism from Peoples' Friendship University of Russia. Her remarkable basketball career took off at the Moscow Olympic School when she was just 13, leading to a successful professional journey in the sport.
- FIBA Women’s World League and FIBA World Cup Champion.
- Euroleague and FIBA Euro Cup Champion.
- Four time Gold Medalist of Russian National Championship.
- Four time Russian National Team member, Silver and bronze medalist of World University Games 2005, 2007.
ANTHONY HENDERSON
BASKETBALL TRAINING ADMINISTRATOR
Coach Anthony holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies from Bowling Green State University as well as over 3 years of basketball coaching and training experience at various levels including youth, high school, college, and professional.
His playing career includes 4 years of high school playing experience at Start High School in Toledo, OH (Currently the all-time leading scorer at his HS). He received a full ride scholarship to play at Bowling Green State University where he played for 4 years. After college, he played professionally in Canada.
His true passion is to inspire and be a positive role model to the youth.
ANDRE WALLACE
HEAD OF BASKETBALL OPERATIONS
Coach Andre has a long-standing reputation as an architect of change. He has served as the Sr. Associate Head Coach and assisted Head Coach Jerrod Cook, Westcliff University Men’s Basketball over the last 4 seasons as the Director of Recruiting and Offensive Coordinator. He is also responsible for Special Teams including Baseline and Sideline Out of Bounds as well as assisting in the design and implementation of tactical strategy and game planning.
Andre has a leadership background that includes identifying, hiring, training and building high performing teams that tackle complex challenges with the ability to concentrate on the small details while staying focus on the processes that lead to results. He brings strong organizational skills with a proven and documented track record of success in corporate leadership positions to Royal, aiming to build high-performance teams as he helps lead the organization to even greater heights.