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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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     HIGHLIGHTS

 

Over 25 years of experience in athletic enrichment at all levels, ranging from youth to professional. Retired professional athlete and standout community figure of leadership.​

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     SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS

 

  • Athletic Honor Roll Oklahoma State/Long Beach State 2002-06

  • National Football League (NFL) San Francisco 49ers 2006

  • Recruiter of the Year, All American Heavyweights Boxing 2008

  • Booked over 5,000 Entertainment Performers in the last 10 years

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     EDUCATION

 

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH 

Long Beach, CA

  • Full Scholarship for Basketball & Scholastic Achievement

BACHELOR OF ARTS, SOCIOLOGY - GRADUATION DATE JUNE 2007​

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     EXPERIENCE (Leadership)

 

OWNER • OBEKSTIME FITNESS & TRAINING

JAN 2020 – PRESENT

Los Angeles, CA / Miami, FL

  • Specialized training programs for groups and individuals

  • Monitors clientele progress/adjusts program as needed

  • Inspirational initiatives to foster healthy lifestyle initiatives

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HEAD COACH • ENFUEGO HOOPS PROOF OF GAME SHOWCASE

JAN 2020 – PRESENT

San Diego, CA – Team Uruguay

  • Class A Basketball Recruiter Latin America Exposure

  • Strategic consulting and Evaluation for game plays

  • Achieved professional contract solidification for two players

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HEAD COACH • HART SPORTS MANAGEMENT

JULY 2012 – PRESENT

Las Vegas, NV

  • Class A Basketball Recruiter International Exposure

  • Strategic consulting and Evaluation for game plays

 

ASSIST. COACH • DREW SUMMER PRO LEAGUE - TOP PROSPECTS

JULY 2012 – AUG 2019

Los Angeles, CA

  • Recruited Professional Basketball Players

  • Strategic consulting and Evaluation for game plays

 

ASSIST. COACH • WOMEN'S COLLEGE NIKE SUMMER LEAGUE

JUNE 2008 – AUG 2011

Los Angeles, CA

  • Competitive recruiting from top Division-I schools

  • Lead team to Final Four in 2009 & 2010

 

ASSIST. COACH • AAU MEN'S BASKETBALL

MAY 2005 – AUG 2009

Los Angeles, CA

  • Performed floor coaching duties assigned by Head Coach

  • Instrumental in student athletes earning college scholarships 

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BASKETBALL COACH • WEINGART YMCA

MAY 2005 – AUG 2009

Lakewood, CA

  • Basketball fundamentals with an emphasis on teamwork

  • Exceeded YMCA standards by reorganizing department

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     ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

NATIONAL BOXING SCOUT • ALL AMERICAN HEAVYWEIGHTS

JAN-DEC 2008

Carson, CA

  • Recruited 80 former NCAA, NBA, and NFL athletes

  • Transitioned NCAA, NBA and NFL athletes to Professional Heavyweight Boxers

  • Coordinated travel arrangements and accommodations for athletes

 

FOUNDER • OBEKSTIME FITNESS & TRAINING

Los Angeles, CA / Miami, FL

  • Organize global basketball camps and clinics

 (USA, Canada, Qatar, Uruguay, Libya, Nigeria, Dominican Republic, Germany, Chile )

  • Community events, public speaking, and fundraising.

ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE

  • Professional Basketball Player, Temuco Basket, Temuco, Chile 2011

  • Professional Basketball Player, USC, Freiburg, Germany 2010

  • Professional Basketball Player, Scorpions, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic 2010

  • Professional Basketball Player, San Martin, La Romana, Dominican Republic 2010

  • Professional Basketball Player, Quebec Kebs, Quebec City, Canada 2010

  • Professional Basketball Player, Al Ittihad Basketball Club, Tripoli , Libya 2010

  • Professional Basketball Player, Ferro Carril, Salto, Uruguay 2009

  • Enfuego Hoops Proof Of Game Exposure Camp, San Diego, CA 2009 All Star Team

  • West Coast Basketball League, Santa Barbara Breakers, Summer 2009 League Champions

  • Professional Basketball Player, Al Sadd Basketball Club , Doha, Qatar 2008-2009

  • Hart Sports Management International Exposure Camp, Las Vegas, Summer 2008

  • American Basketball Association, Maywood Buzz, Maywood, CA 2007-2008

  • American Basketball Association, Hollywood Fame, Hollywood, CA 2007

  • Professional Football Player, National Football League (NFL), San Francisco 49ers 2006

  • Drew Summer Pro League,  Pro Training, Los Angeles, CA Summer 2007-Present

  • Long Beach State Men’s Basketball,  2004-2006 Tournament Champs, NCAA Tournament

  • Nigerian National Basketball Team, Las Vegas, CA  Summer 2005

  • Oklahoma State Men’s Basketball, 2002-2004 NCAA Tournament 2nd Round

  • Men’s Nike Say No Classic, West Los Angeles Junior College 2002-2004

  • AAU Basketball, H Squad, Los Angeles, CA Summer 2000-2002

  • Crenshaw High School Varsity Basketball, Los Angeles, CA, 2000-2002

  • AAU Basketball,  Jim Brown Amer-I-Can All Stars, Los Angeles, CA Summer 1998-2000

  • Manual Arts High School Basketball, Los Angeles, CA 1998-2000 3A City Champions

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