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Tay Sears
Location: Charlotte, NC
Sport: Track
Email: ventaviussears@gmail.com
Accolades:
-Founder of the Tay Sears Foundation
-Bachelor of Science in Sports Management
-Master of Science in Intercollegiate Athletic Administration
-Proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
-10x Division 1 All-American
-23 All Conference honors
-Former Professional Track & Field Athlete
Description: Tay Sears is a world class athlete who has dedicated his post professional career to helping others achieve their goals. He is a mentor to up and coming track stars. He is a motivational speaker who has delivered powerful messages to numerous teams and organizations. He is also a life coach, helping individuals find peace and purpose during challenging times. If you are looking for someone who has done something at its highest level and going to push you to better yourself. Tay Sears is your guy.
Shawnee Harle
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia
Sport: Basketball
Website: https://www.shawneeharle.com
Business Name: Winning Matters
Email: shawnee@shawneeharle.com
Accolades:
-2x Olympian Coach for Canada Basketball
-Master Degree in Coaching Studies
-2x National Champion
-Head Coach, University Basketball for 20 years
-NCCP Certified Level 5
-Creator of Mental Toughness Training
Description: Shawnee Harle is the founder of Winning Matters. She has over 30 years worth of elite coaching experience. Shawnee helps athletes make sense of what's going on in their head. She assists them by cutting through the noise in their head, and unleash their inner tiger. She teaches players WHAT to do with HOW they FEEL, so they show up with confidence and courage when it matters most. And because she knows it takes a village to teach and nurture the players, she also work with their parents and coaches. Shawnee is a leadership coach, life coach, and motivational speaker. Her life's mission is to serve others and she lives by that every single day by pushing her clients to be the best version of themselves.
Gyasi Yeldell
Location: Augusta, GA
Sport : Football
Email: gyeldell24@gmail.com
Accolades:
-Former Collegiate Athlete
-Big South All-Conference Selection
-2018 Big South Sack Leader
-Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Presbyterian College
-Silver Bluff High School Football Coach
Description: Gyasi Yeldell is a former Division 1 football player who put up impressive numbers and was an All-Conference standout. He loves the game and decided to stay near the gridiron by accepting a coaching position at his high school alma mater. His passion is developing the people around him and looks forward to working with anyone that has a dream to make it to the next level.
Deionte Corprew
Location: Columbus, GA
Website: https://abundance1995.com
Sport: Basketball
Email: abundancebrand2022@gmail.com
Accolades:
-Former Collegiate Athlete
-"More Than One Way Out" Annual Event - To provide young individuals the opportunity to network with businessmen and women that are thriving in their respective professions. Our guest speakers are former athletes that are now excelling in their life after sports. They will share their journey through their athletic careers along with their current professions and future endeavors.
-Abundance,1995 Annual Back to School Drive - Annual event to provide families with the necessities for the school year during community engagement.
Description: Deionte Corpew was a top basketball prospect turned engineer. He is the Founder and CEO of Abundance,1995. Deionte is a community leader whose concentration is centered around youth development. He works to provide our youth with guidance and resources to fulfill their goals and aspirations. He wants to expose our youth to many different career paths. This will give them the perspective that they will have "More Than One Way Out" of their communities. He is also a coach that aims is to build discipline, dedication and determination while developing the skills of young athletes under his mentorship.
Levi Bennett II
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
Sports: Football, Softball, Basketball
Business Name: Bennett Ballers
Email: levib04@yahoo.com
Accolades:
-High School Athletic Hall of Fame
-3 year letterman in high school football
-2 year letterman in high school basketball
-Division 2 football scholarship
-6 seasons of softball coaching experience
Description: Levi Bennett is a high school Hall of Famer in football with a very impressive college career as well. He holds a wealth of knowledge across various sports. He coaches several different teams in softball and basketball. Levi's attention to detail and his drive to gain excellence from all of his players makes him a great mentor for any athlete looking to get better. His assortment of abilities to develop a player in multiple sports makes him an asset to anyone looking for a one stop shop for training in different sports.
Stephen Brush
Location: Johns Island, SC
Website: www.battingcagesofcharleston.com
Sports: Baseball/Softball
Business Name: Batting Cages of Charleston
Email: battingcagesofcharleston@gmail.com
Accolades:
-ISSA certified Youth Fitness Instructor
-Baseball Coach/Mentor with 10 yrs Experience
-Driveline Certified Hitting Instructor
-Owner of Batting Cages of Charleston
Description: Stephen Brush is the owner of Batting Cages of Charleston where he offers a multitude of services. He works with both baseball and softball players. The success stories of his clients that he has accumulated over the years are endless. He works with players that have no prior experience hitting or pitching and turn them into fierce competitors. He also has a team of professionals at his facility that work tirelessly to develop their players. He is a huge advocate for young players to workout and eat correctly. His private sessions are really affordable so book one now because they go fast!
Christopher Wilder
Location: Durham, NC
Website: https://www.bullcitybest.org
Sport: Basketball
Business Name: Bull City B.E.S.T.
Email: bullcitybest@gmail.com
Accolades:
-AAU Certified Athletic Club
-Over 15 years worth of experience
Description: Christopher Wilder is the founder of Bull City B.E.S.T., a youth nonprofit organization in Durham, NC. Their focus is to build bridges with the youth in their community and local schools. He has over 15 years worth of experience in this field and has mentors hundreds of kids in his time. He is surrounded by other board members and directors of his organization who specialize in mental health and behavioral science. They have a strong team of individuals with tons of experience to share and bring to the table.
Bernard Granville
Location: Rome, GA
Sport: Football
Email: bernardgranville55@gmail.com
Accolades:
-B.S. in Education (Berry College)
-M.S. in Sport Coaching (West Virginia University)
-GA Teaching Certificate (6-12 Science/P-12 Health & PE)
-USA Weightlifting Level 2 Certification
-NCAA/NFL Coaches Academy Participant (2023)
-Defensive Line Coach at Berry College
Description: Bernard Granville is a versatile football coach who can help athletes develop their skillset on the field but can also get them right in the weight room. He has several degrees and certifications in education and coaching which means he is an expert on mentoring young athletes. Bernard was a former college football player and a current college football coach. He specializes in skill development and also provides nutritional consulting for players that want to incorporate a balanced diet while training. He pushes all of his players to be the best they can possibly be and gives wise words of encouragement while engaging with his athletes.
Victor Farfan
Location: Central Islip, New York
Sport: Soccer
Business Name: Next Level SDP
Email: nextlevelsdp@gmail.com
Accolades:
-USSF C License
-Masters of Arts in Teaching - Adolescence Education (Math)
Description: Victor Farfan is founder of Next Level SDP. He is a soccer coach that provides support for young athletes, and their parents. He has very detailed training programs that are proven to elevate your skills. Victor is always ready to hand out helpful tips on how to get better. His years of experience gives him the ability to turn a beginner into a talented prospect. He works with trainers and coaches that truly care about player and team development. Victor is passionate about teaching and his career in education can ensure you that he will give his all to anyone he works with.
Aianna Kelly
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Sport: Basketball
Email: aiannamkelly12@gmail.com
Accolades:
-Bachelor of Science in Business Management
-Former Division 1 Collegiate Athlete
-Global Career Development Facilitator
-High School Girl's Basketball Coach with five years of coaching experience
Description: Aianna Kelly is an assistant varsity girl's basketball coach with head coaching/collegiate experience. She loves being a mentor to students and being able to support them in any way she can. She assists student-athletes with registering for the NCAA Eligibility Center and delivers career awareness and career paths to students. She is very passionate about implementing character development into student-athletes and helping them be aware of what it takes to succeed at the next level.
MJ Carney
Location: Eden Prairie, MN
Sport: Gymnastics
Website: https://minnepackfitnessllc.com
Business Name: MinnePack Fitness
Email: carney.mj@minnepackfitnessllc.com
Accolades:
-ISSA CPT
-SEC All- American
-SEC All- SEC
-SEC Event Specialist
Description: MJ Carney is a personal trainer and former gymnast at Auburn University. She is the founder and lead trainer of MinnePack Fitness. She provides a wide range of services designed to support athletes in achieving their fitness/athletic goals. Her team aims to improve the athletes overall well-being. Additionally, they have programs that are designed to optimize athletic performance and much more. MJ has years of experience in athletics and a passion for transforming lives. She thrives to guide you on your journey to a healthier, fitter, and more confident version of yourself.
Luke Killman
Location: Omaha, NE
Sport: Baseball
Website: https://www.dynaswing.com
Business Name: Dynaswing Training Bats
Email: dynaswingbaseball@gmail.com
Accolades:
-Masters in Business Administration
-Bachelor of Science in Marketing
-Certificate in Sports and Entertainment Marketing
-Finalist in Kansas State LAUNCH entrepreneurship pitch competition
-Finalist in MBA Case Competition
-Former 2 Sport Collegiate Athlete (Baseball, Track & Field)
Description: Luke Killman is the owner of Dynaswing Training Bats where they strives to provide quality hand-crafted training tools that are great for all ages and abilities. They embrace the evolution of the game and are here to reinforce the fundamentals while also providing a more technical approach to player development. Luke has had several ventures relating to the sports industry. He also has experience with baseball analytics, baseball/stadium operations, and running tournaments and showcases. His goal is to help as many players as possible perform at their highest level.
Brandon Jackson
Location: Marietta, GA
Sport: Basketball
Website: https://goatsportsatl.square.site/
Business Name: G.O.A.T Sports
Email: brandonmjackson2211@gmail.com
Accolades:
-Former College Athlete
-Head Coach of G.O.A.T AAU Basketball Team
Description: Brandon Jackson is the head coach of a premiere AAU travel basketball organization out of Marietta, Georgia. As a program, they teach life lessons to their players through the game of basketball. They focus on mastering the fundamentals of the game as well as enhancing basketball IQ. As said by the late great coach Anthony Jenkins, "Basketball is a microcosm of life!"
Johna Robbins
Location: Spartanburg, SC/Greenville, SC
Sport: Volleyball
Email: celenajohna1306@gmail.com
Accolades:
-Bachelor of Arts with Broadcast Media & Sports Concentration
-Former Division 1 & Division 2 Collegiate Athlete
-Former Assistant Volleyball Coach at Alabama State University
-8+ years of high school & college coaching experience
Description: Johna Robbins is currently junior varsity & varsity girl's volleyball coach with both high school and collegiate coaching as well as collegiate playing experience. She loves being a mentor to students and being able to support them in any way she can. She creates an atmosphere that emphasizes the student-athlete experience, with constructing a plan to ensure academic success and plan for personal development of student-athletes both on and off the court. She is very passionate about working individually with players to strengthen confidence & grow mentally, physically to succeed at the next level.
Madhuri Govindu
Location: Houston, TX
Email: madhurigovindu23@gmail.com
Accolades:
-15+ years of experience coaching
-NLP Certified
Description: Madhuri Govindu has a great deal of experience in career coaching and development. She host weekly group and individual sessions to help you with resume building and career advisement. She is an expert with over 15 years in this line of business. She has helped hundreds of people find fulfilling careers and wants to help the next generation of athletes find passion outside of the playing the game.