Sports Industry Directory
Bob Grant is leader, innovator, visionary and selfless. He has been on the forefront in so many ways its hard to began, as one of the players who help to integrated sports in America, his low-key selfless style is distinct. He was one of the first African-American sports legends to be extremely successful in business. (Los Angeles, Hawaii)
CONTACT: bobgrantcolts@gmail.com
Leigh Steinberg is an American sports agent legend. During his 41-year career, Steinberg has represented over 300 professional athletes in football, baseball, basketball, boxing, and Olympic sports. Leigh has represented many of the most successful athletes and coaches in football, basketball, baseball, hockey, boxing, golf, etc., including the number one overall pick in the NFL draft for an unprecedented eight times in conjunction with over 60 first round picks. (Newport Beach, CA) CONTACT: Matt@steinbergsports.com
Rick is a former NBA basketball star, is a business development specialist for corporations and charitable organizations through Great American Nutrition, The Risk Advisory Council, Santa Fe Bancorp (partner), Synergy Financial (partner) Environmental Resources LLC(partner) and the Randy Morgan Collection. He is also a Board Member of the Los Angeles Chapter of The Legends of Basketball (NBA Retired Players Association, Athletes against autism, the Randall Foundation Athletes N Education (Founder)
CONTACT: rick.darnell0610@gmail.com
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A graduate of Purdue University he works closely with the Rose Bowl and UCLA on branding and marketing. Every business has a story to tell—A need to engage, inform and impact their audience while also delivering on measurable business goals. I help clients find the ideal medium and messaging that reaches and engages their target audience while achieving business objectives.
CONTACT:derek.hibbard@img.com
Mr. Pearsall is a Technology industry professional and the Executive Director of the National Alliance of African American Athletes. The Alliance presents the most prestigious award in the nation for African American Male High School Scholar Athletes, the Watkins Award. www.naaaa.com (Baltimore, MD)
CONTACT: everedy@aol.com
Founder Total Student-Athlete, Author
Michael Kostoff, M.A. Ed. has coached football at the high school and college level since 1990. . His recruiting experience has given him a solid understanding of the recruiting process especially at the DII and DIII levels. He has encountered a number of gifted and talented athletes who were lost, confused and unaware of the recruiting process. (Michigan)
CONTACT: kostoff@totalstudentathlete.com
Mr. Hardy is a long time Texas coaching legend and entrepreneur. Releasing his two new books “7 Figure Side-Hustle” and Winology™ The 48 Laws of Winning. He has helped thousands of student-athletes find and succeed in colleges across the nation. His innovative philosophy and systems are copied and in high demand. (Dallas, TX) CONTACT: exposurecamps2@gmail.com
Chris Ward, Phd, Retired NFL All-Pro, Minister
Chris has a Doctorate of Theology degree. He is a Fellowship member of Crenshaw Christian Center under the teaching of Apostle Frederick K.C. Price for seven years. All Pro National Football League –N.Y. Jets, N.O. Saints, S.F. 49ers, Miami Dolphins, NFL Legends, NFLPA Los Angeles Executive Secretary , Ohio State all Century Team, OSU Hall of Fame, Nominee College Football Hall of Fame, Heisman Trophy Runner-up, two time Ohio State Football consensus All American. www.chriswardfootball.com , www.GAMN.life, www.commercewithacause.net/ (Inglewood, CA)
CONTAC: wardint@hotmail.com
With nearly 25 years of experience in finance, Ron Peoples' success is the direct result of his practicing philosophy of relationship building, and the discipline derived from a career in law enforcement. Since the 1980s, Peoples has held positions in finance and insurance, received numerous performance awards, and was inducted into Smith Barney's Golden Circle Production Club. (South Carolina) CONTACT: ron@pfs-inc.us
Tyrone has always been considered a serial entrepreneur with a lifetime passion for sports. Tyrone’s work history over the years has included IBM, Department of Transportation, Department of Commerce, the school system, several successful small businesses, professional athletes, and entertainers. (Atlanta, GA)
CONTACT: tyrone@naaaa.com
Kamala Nellen is the founder and owner of Coaching for Champions, a consulting firm for professional and elite athletes that utilizes the comprehensive science of yoga for peak performance. Nellen pioneered the method called The Art and Science of Working IN for Champion Sports Performance™, and is the author of the book Working IN: The Elite Athlete's Guide to Working Out From The Inside. CONTACT: coachingforchampionsllc.com, coachingforchampions@gmail.com
Jabari has a Master’s from Arkansas State University. He is an inventor and patent holder. His latest project is scheduled to be released in 2017. He is a product of Leuzinger High School and currently teaches and coaches at Leuzinger. He is a truly an American success story and is interested in making a difference in the lives of youth.
CONTACT: jabarimathieu@gmail.com
Coach Mims is a nationally recognized scout, recruiter and trainer. His relationships in the coaching sector are unparalleled and he has helped thousands of young people attend colleges and universities across the nation. With facilities in Detroit and Los Angeles he has trained legendary athletes and continues to be a leader in the field of sports training. (Detroit, MI & Los Angeles, CA)
CONTACT: realcoachmims@gmail.com
He earned All State in football and basketball and was honor a full athletic scholarship to play football at Texas A&M. Montgomery was an 1st Team All-Big 12 Defensive End. His college success was rewarded in 2005, when he was drafted by the NFL's Green Bay Packers. Montgomery played 8 years in the NFL and retired in 2011. He is known for films such as Focus, My name is nobody, and I Am Jack's Apocalypse. He had a near death experience when he was diagnosed with a medical condition during his collegiate playing days. CONTACT: michaelmontgomeryii96@gmail.com
Recently certified an an NFL Sports Agent. In my prior duties with Steinberg Sports In addition to assisting with football activities, I produced a weekly radio show with Yahoo! Sports, entitled "Behind Closed Doors," which airs live Monday nights from 8-10pm EST. (Newport Beach, CA) CONTACT: Matt@steinbergsports.com
Coach CeJai is the mother of two D1 student athletes . Since 2009 Coach CeJai has placed over 150 urban student athletes into colleges. She has generated over 45 Million dollars to send kids to college. One of the few female football coaches in the nation she has established a positive relationship with over 300 NCAA programs. She is the mother of three including 2017 Rhodes Scholar winner Caylin Moore.(Carson, CA)
CONTACT: CJTaylorJD@gmail.com
A revered public speaker, teacher and proud mentor to a community of our youth population. As a visionary for social change and responsibility, his level of commitment of public outreach is driven by his own personal experiences. Keeping the mind set of each one teach one, Bryan has focused on ministering not only at church New Mount Pleasant MBC, (Inglewood CA) also, within the local community. CONTACT: hoopfoundationinc@gmail.com
Executive Director, Pro Athletes Franchise and Investors Show, Pro Athlete Business Group, Whittier Law School. At Pro Athlete Business group, We empower and educate professional athletes in creating opportunities in furthering their careers after sports, our trade show support over 200 professional Athletes with 25 companies to exhibit and present. Our two day conference supported by Pro Athlete Business Group Team is eager to assist athletes with guidance regarding investments and financial security.
CONTACT: anthony@proathletesfranchise.com
The mission of The Leon McQuay Help Me Get There Foundation Inc. is to develop and place student athletes in four-year institutions of learning and prepare them for academic, athletic and community leadership. We feel with the help of our mentors, sponsors and donations we can enhance the possibility of student athletes chances of being successful and prosperous citizens. The Leon McQuay Help Me Get There Foundation Inc. is a tax-exempt non-profit organization providing underprivileged student/athletes.
CONTACT: mcquayleon@gmail.com
The mission of The Leon McQuay Help Me Get There Foundation Inc. is to develop and place student athletes in four-year institutions of learning and prepare them for academic, athletic and community leadership. We feel with the help of our mentors, sponsors and donations we can enhance the possibility of student athletes chances of being successful and prosperous citizens. The Leon McQuay Help Me Get There Foundation Inc. is a tax-exempt non-profit organization providing underprivileged student/athletes.
CONTACT: mcquayleon@gmail.com
Charles is a professional musician, music teacher and author of "Stabilizing Your Ladder"
CONTACT: barnes8711@yahoo.com
A former first-round pick of the Cleveland Browns, Steven hails from the community of Watts in Los Angeles, California. He became a real estate professional and now coaches in Arizona.
CONTACT: goldenholden@cox.net
Remound is a recent graduate of Stanford Univesity. He is pursuing a career in writing and media.
CONTACT: Remound3@gmail.com
Howard is a Financial Planner for sports and entertainment professionals, business owners (small, mid-size, and startups), and other professions. He is a graduate and former student athlete of West Virginia State University, where he played collegiate basketball and tennis. During his free time, he participates with several non-profit organizations to give back to the community, and is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.
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CONTACT: howard.douglas.iii@gmail.com
His ministry’s charity is Hope-4-Tomorrow.
Hi, I’m Emeree Patterson. I’m passionate about what I do, and I love to help people. Nothing is more fulfilling than being part of a team with similar interests, and an organization that values its employees.
NFL Alumni, former Raider player, celebrity spokesperson for eZWay Broadcasting, INC. Now he is a Chaplain to the NFL PA and publisher of the NFLPA Newsletter for former players. CONTACT: emereepatterson@gmail.com
Founder of the Enforcer Linebacker Academy and National Co-Director of Football at Stars and Stripes Sports. Identifying and evaluating football recruits at the high school, junior college and prep school levels for our college clients to recruit. We assist colleges in streamlining the process and increasing their efficiency throughout the recruiting process. Our primary target areas being Hawaii, California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Arizona and American Samoa.
CONTACT: lbcoach55@gmail.com