who we are
PISTONS ACADEMY
academy@pistons.com
313-771-7699
6201 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
Pistons Academy aims to create impactful, memorable and positive experiences on and off the court that generate passion and love for the game of basketball through our various camps, clinics and leagues. Participants receive special access to Detroit Pistons perks and each program is led by experienced, professional instructors that deliver an outstanding youth basketball experience from start to finish. See you on the courts!
AARON SMITH
Director of Youth Engagement & Development – Detroit Pistons
Email: asmith@pistons.com
“Coach” Aaron is a 23 year veteran with the Detroit Pistons Organization. A graduate of the University of Michigan, he is currently the Director of Youth Engagement and Development which includes directing the Pistons Academy’s summer basketball camps. Aaron also travels the state of Michigan as a youth motivational speaker for the Detroit Pistons school assembly program. His positive message and personal story have positively impacted thousands of young athletes. In addition, Aaron has over 15 years of high school basketball coaching experience and is currently the varsity boys coach at Royal Oak High School.
BOBBY GREEN
Coordinator of Youth Engagement & Development – Detroit Pistons
Office: (313) 771-0119
E-Mail: bgreen@pistons.com
Bobby is entering his fifth summer with the Detroit Pistons Organization. He is a proud Western Michigan University Alumni, where he obtained his degree is sports management & communication. While at Western, he served as the President of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity and was the head coach of the women’s club basketball team. In his time with the Pistons Academy, he has worked as a lead coach, league director, and camp director. Bobby brings a great work ethic as well as a wealth of basketball knowledge to the Pistons Academy program.