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.
CAMERON BENFORD
BASKETBALL OPERATION ADMINISTRATOR
Cameron holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Purdue University Fort Wayne and brings a strong combination of high-level playing experience and operational leadership to the Royal Basketball School. He has loved watching and playing basketball ever since he can remember.
His playing career includes 4 years of high school basketball at Franklin High School in Seattle and 5 years at the Division I level (Purdue Fort Wayne), where he served as a team captain and holds the program record for most games played in program history (141 games).
Cameron’s passion lies in helping youth grow both on and off the court while also embracing creativity. Outside of basketball, he has a strong interest in screenwriting and storytelling, using it as a creative outlet to inspire, connect, and bring ideas to life.