Mick grew up in Nanuet New York, playing basketball since he was a kid. He played for Nanuet Senior High School, where he was a 2-year varsity player.

Mick graduated from the University of Buffalo with a degree in business. He has previously coached for 4 years at a YMCA in Buffalo and started a basketball church league in Nanuet.

Mick has been coaching basketball to athletes from 5th-8th grade and his passion for the game is what drives him to coach and make them the best they can be. He coaches with the philosophy that teamwork is the biggest contributor to the creation of an elite player.