Coach Rick Smith
Head Coach and Founder
Coach Rick grew up in the DC and Maryland area and made a name for himself on the court at Saint Vincent Pallotti High School (1994-1998), racking up 1,183 career points. His senior year, he earned All Prince George’s County honors, was named The City of Laurel Player of the Year, and capped off his high school career by competing in the prestigious Capital Classic All-Star Game at the Verizon Center.
Rick went on to play Division I basketball at Marist College (1999-2002) on a full scholarship. As a freshman, he became the first rookie to start in 20 years under Coach Dave Magarity. Over his college career, he scored 1,075 points and was named to the All-Tournament Team in 2001, averaging an impressive 19.3 points per game. Despite battling injuries in his senior season, Rick still earned 2nd Team All-MAAC honors while posting a career-best 11.8 points per game.
After hanging up his sneakers in 2004, Rick took on a new challenge, serving as a police officer in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. After seven years in law enforcement, he decided to follow his true passion—basketball development and coaching. He became a Certified Basketball Skills Coach through Ganon Baker Basketball and has since trained and mentored countless young athletes, helping them chase their dreams.
In 2008, Rick was inducted into the St. Vincent Pallotti High School Sports Hall of Fame for both basketball and track & field—one of his proudest moments as an athlete.
Most recently, Rick has served as an Assistant Coach for the Ft. Meade Mustangs Boys' Varsity Basketball Team under Head Coach Michael Glick. The Mustangs had a standout 2025 season, finishing 23-4 overall, winning the Anne Arundel County Regular Season and Tournament Championship, and securing their fourth consecutive 4A East Region title.
Rick’s passion for blending strength & conditioning with basketball training and personal development is what sets him apart. His ability to push athletes beyond their limits while building character and confidence has made him one of the most sought-after trainers in the DMV.
Beth Smith
Administrative Coordinator
Beth is a highly organized and driven professional with a passion for youth sports, community impact, and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. With a strong background in corporate accounting, nonprofit management, and marketing, she knows how to handle the details that keep an organization thriving.
Beth earned her Bachelor's degree in Accounting, her Master’s degree in Holistic Nutrition and has a deep appreciation for youth development, fitness, and equitable access to resources. In addition to her position as a CFO in the corporate world, she is the President and co-founder (along with Coach Rick) of Hoops and Health Alliance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping young athletes develop through nutrition, leadership, and mentorship programs.
Over the years, Beth has worn many hats—from managing finances and operations to crafting marketing strategies and fundraising initiatives, and providing nutrition guidance and coaching to children and adults. She brings that same versatility and dedication to Alliance Hoops DMV, ensuring that players, coaches, and families have the support they need to succeed on and off the court.
A true fitness enthusiast with a passion for running, Beth has conquered a full marathon, five half-marathons, three triathlons, and countless 5K and 10K races. Beth thrives on encouraging and empowering others to embrace their own fitness and nutrition journeys, showing that with the right mindset and a little determination, anything is possible.
With a love for sports, mentorship, nutrition, organization, and community building, Beth is excited to contribute her expertise to helping Alliance Hoops DMV grow and make an even bigger impact in the DMV basketball scene.
