Charles “Stoke” Stoker was born and raised in DeSoto, Tx. A southern suburban city outside of Dallas, where he attended Desoto High School. Charles played for the Texas State Champion Desoto High School squad as a prepster. After graduating from Desoto, Stoke attended Paris Junior College to explore more college opportunities by improving and enhancing his basketball skills. At PJC, he played for the 2004-2005 National Champion Paris Junior College (Texas). He was named Region XIV Co-Defensive Player of the Year two times at Paris. Stoke and his PJC teammates were inducted into the PJC Hall of Fame in 2015. After graduating with his Associate's Degree, Stoke attended Central Missouri State (now UCM).

Charles has worked his way into becoming an elite Pro/NBA skill developer. In his basketball skills training tenure, he has helped develop many athletes who now either play Pro or college: Since 2014, Stoke hosts and oversees youth Basketball, and serves as a Regional Camp Director for US Sports Nike Camps. Charles is also very active in his church and loves spending time with family: with his wife Lonice Stoker, his son Ashton Stoker, and his daughter Carrington Stoker.