Robert L Trupin

Robert Trupin brings a lifetime of experience in sports, education, and leadership to his writing. A former All-Ivy League basketball player at Yale and a New York Knicks draft pick, Robert later earned advanced degrees in Management and Counseling from NYU and Fordham. His diverse career includes roles as a teacher, coach, guidance counselor, athletic director, and long-time director of summer camps focused on youth development through sports.

As Executive Director of Kutsher’s Sports Academy for over two decades, he launched the Oscar Robertson Camp, the Pistol Pete Maravich Camp, and the NBA Players Camp—giving thousands of young athletes unforgettable experiences. He also wrote the “Handle on Sports” column for seven years and has shared his love for art as a sculptor and sculpture teacher. One of his proudest contributions is a sculpture of Bill Russell donated to the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Robert now lives in the Dallas area with his wife, Kathy, close to their children and grandchildren. Through his writing, he continues to inspire readers of all ages to find joy, confidence, and success in sports and life.