OUR STAFF
Jamal Gross
Jamal Gross is a dynamic educator, speaker, and coach transforming education through sports.
With degrees in communication and business, he’s spoken nationwide on leadership, education, and athletics—drawing from his experience coaching NBA All-Stars and running his own coaching business.
At Texas Sports Academy, Jamal helps students build real-world skills like financial literacy and public speaking through the innovative 2-Hour Learning model. His work—helping students launch businesses and take ownership of their futures—has earned national recognition on platforms like Dr. Phil, Fox, and Forbes.
Alex Cruz
Recognized with the Ethics in Business Award (2023) as Program Director at Austin Sunshine Camps for leading free camps for underserved communities, securing over $50K in donations, and earning Student Teacher of the Year (2018) at Texas State University for excellence in education and leadership.
Graham Spraker
Represented Great Britain in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, becoming the only pitcher to record a win, and earned Howard Webster Awards (2017, 2021) and Arizona Fall League Reliever of the Year (2021) for his exceptional performance and leadership in professional baseball.