Michael Mei enters his second season on the Mavericks' bench playing a key role in the team's academic and athletic development. An enthusiastic young coach, Mei has served as JV Basketball coach at Baruch High School, as well as a head coach with the New York Rockits youth program.

In addition to his coaching duties, Mei has served as an english professor at both Mercy College and SUNY-New Paltz. He holds Master of Arts degrees in Teaching and English from SUNY - New Paltz and is an IAABO certified Basketball Official.