Dave Almany-Dave began the Licking Summer Camps in 1993. He has overseen their growth for the past 18 years. Almany spent 15 years as a Head Boys Basketball Coach in Monroe City, MO, El Dorado, KS and Licking, MO. His teams appeared in four state final fours and compiled a win loss record of 286-97. He also served as a building principal for Licking High School and Pocahontas, AR High School. Along with his work with Licking Summer Camps, Dave has written 2 books about high school football.

Jim Pritchett-Dr. Jim Pritchett is a native of Lathrop, MO. He has 11 years experience as a boys basketball and girls volleyball coach at Jefferson City MO High School  and Rolla MO High School. Jim was head coach at Rolla for six seasons. In 2002, he retired from coaching to enter the school administration field. He is currently Principal at Mark Twain Elementary School in Rolla. Jim completed his Doctorate Degree from St. Louis University in Educational Leadership. Jim has been involved with the Licking Camps for the last 13 years.

Sam Potter-Sam is a long time successful high school girls basketball and volleyball coach. He is best known for his many successful seasons at Santa Fe, MO and Rolla, MO high schools. Potter is a member of the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He retired in 2004 after 32 years of full time teaching duties. Besides helping with the Licking Summer Camps for the past 9 years, Sam also owns and operated a popular fly fishing service. Information can be found at www.tightline.biz.