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Michelle Riddick
MODERATOR
Michelle Riddick, is the mother of Damion Lee. Michelle is a Gulf War Veteran and a Registered Nurse. She continues to work as a Registered Nurse with over 28 years of nursing experience. She earned an Associates Degree in Nursing at Suffolk Community College and a Bachelor's Degree in Strategic Public Relations and Interpersonal Communications at Towson University. Stemming from Michelle's passion to help the youth, her desire to start a nonprofit began when she was nineteen years old, wanting to foster a nurturing environment.
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Shaun Livingston
GUEST SPEAKER
Shaun Livingston is a 3x NBA Champion with the Golden State Warriors, and currently an Executive with the Golden State Warriors. Livingston entered the league directly out of high school and was selected fourth by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2004 NBA draft. In a 15 year professional career in the league, Livingston has played for the Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Bobcats, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Brooklyn Nets, and Tulsa 66ers. He played his last five seasons in the league with the Warriors and retired from professional basketball in September 2019.
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Shaquin Albrow
GUEST SPEAKER
Shaquin serves as the Senior Manager of team services and Player Development at the Chicago Bulls. As a native of Denver, Colorado, Albrow graduated with his Bachelor’s & Master’s from Arizona State University. Shaquin has worked at the National Basketball Association for 9 years including roles in Corporate Social Responsibility, Community & Player Programming, and Player Development.
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Jabari Saunders
GUEST SPEAKER
Jabari Saunders, a Joliet, IL native, is the Director of Marketing Brand Defining, Purpose, and Athlete for Nike. As a proud graduate of Northwestern and former European professional basketball player, Jabari has the pleasure now to co-Develop strategy, and managed brand moments through authentic storytelling, and meaningful relationships for the consumer to engage with Nike Basketball product. His previous work experience includes Jordan Brand, ESPN, InterSport, and the NCAA.
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Sherrick McManis
GUEST SPEAKER
Sherrick McManis, a native of Peoria, Illinois, attended Richwoods High School in Peoria, Illinois where he played football. He then attended college at Northwestern and was drafted by the Houston Texans in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. In the 2015 season, McManis had 11 special-teams tackles, which led the team. McManis was a cornerback and special teamer for the Chicago Bears of the NFL.
Meet the TRainers
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Eric Crowhurst
TRAINER
360 Speed and Performance
360 Speed and Performance provides the most complete athletic training programs possible to the Peoria Area
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Chip Bates
TRAINER
Chipaway Fitness
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Ishmael Hicks
TRAINER
The Underground Training
We are the premier location for athlete training and body performance. Increase your speed, agility, and strength with us and be the best versions of yourself.
MEET THE COACHES
A.J. Guyton
Orlando Edwards
Wesley Weatherspoon
Marcellus Sommerville
Daniel Ruffin