An educational companion piece to Hoop Dreams, Higher Goals features NBA star Isiah Thomas in a fast-paced, entertaining PBS special that encourages young athletes to put their dreams of professional sports in perspective and focus on getting an education.
| Directing | Frederick Marx | Director |
| Directing | Steve James | Director |
| Production | Gordon Quinn | Executive Producer |
| Camera | Peter Gilbert | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Tim Meadows | Writer |
| Writing | Steve James | Writer |
| Writing | Frederick Marx | Writer |
| Editing | Steve James | Editor |
| Editing | Suzanne Suffredin | Editor |
| Production | Catherine Allan | Producer |
| Production | Peter Gilbert | Producer |
| Production | Steve James | Producer |
| Production | Frederick Marx | Producer |
