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Rod Lemons
Co Managing Director , BRIDGE ELITE GLOBAL
Location: SANDTON, South Africa , South Africa
Joined: Aug 3rd, 2022

About (request update)

BRIDGE ELITE GLOBAL Foundation was established in February 2006 in Norwell, Nottinghamshire, U.K. This grassroots program was funded by U.K. government funds to enhance the quality of basketball across the U.K. as the host city of the 2012 Olympics in London, England. Lincolnshire Sports Partnership former CEO hired Rod Lemons as a County Coach to build basketball programs at Primary, Secondary schools, and Sports Colleges throughout the United Kingdom. Lemons conducted sports festivals and clinics at the William Farr Church of England and Manchester University. The basketball clinics at Manchester University were level two certification clinics for physical education teachers to begin basketball instruction for students based on a government mandate. Rod Lemons successfully certified over forty physical education teachers.

Current Whereabouts:

BALLIN N DA BUSH SAFARI CLASSIC (Johannesburg, South Africa).

Life & Professional Aspirations:

Within the process of achieving all of my goals.

Website:

https://www.bridgesports.net/

Education (request update)

University of Tenn, Chattanooga class of 2018

Undergrad Major: Urban Studies

Claim To Fame:

I assisted in bringing the first National Society of Collegiate Scholars chapter to the Cleveland State University campus, in 2018 as the VP of Public Relations & Recruiting. In 2019, I was named the first �distinguished� honorary member of the NSCS at Cleveland State University.

Most Memorable Moment:

1995 NCAA TOURNAMENT (CNN play of the day), & Southern Conference Championship free throw to seal the victory on ESPN.

Experience

I currently work with BRIDGE ELITE GLOBAL as Co Managing Director
I have 22 years of experience working in the Sports and Recreation industry.

Director of Finance | S.G.A.
From September 2018 to December 2018 • 0 year(s)
Managed financial operations for student government.

Vice President of Public Relations & Recruiting | N.S.C.S.
From January 2018 to December 2018 • 0 year(s)
Led public relations and recruiting efforts for the organization.

Independent Evaluation Manager | O.C.A.A
From January 2004 to January 2012 • 8 year(s)
Managed independent evaluations for the organization.

Camp Instructor | Cleveland Cavaliers
From January 2010 to January 2010 • 0 year(s)
Instructed at holiday basketball camps.

Regional Site Evaluator | NBA Fit Challenge
From January 2009 to January 2009 • 0 year(s)
Conducted regional site evaluations for NBA fitness programs.

Sports Consultant | FORCE Indoor Sports
From January 2009 to January 2009 • 0 year(s)
Provided sports consulting services.

Sub-Committee Member | Cleveland Foundation Out of School Time
From January 2007 to January 2008 • 1 year(s)
Participated in sub-committee for out of school time programs.

Program Coordinator | BRIDGE/ E- CITY
From January 2007 to January 2007 • 0 year(s)
Coordinated program activities and operations.

Certification Instructor | Manchester University
From January 2006 to January 2006 • 0 year(s)
Provided certification instruction services.

Staff | NBA D League Anaheim Arsenal
From January 2006 to January 2006 • 0 year(s)
Worked with NBA D League affiliate team.

Player/Staff | Lincolnshire Wildcats
From January 2006 to January 2006 • 0 year(s)
Worked with basketball team operations.

Training Partner | DeSagana Diop
From January 2006 to January 2006 • 0 year(s)
Provided NBA training partnership services.

Staff | NBA Summer League
From January 2005 to January 2005 • 0 year(s)
Worked with NBA Summer League operations.

Activity

BALLIN N DA BUSH SAFARI CLASSIC

Uniforms for the inaugural BALLIN N DA BUSH SAFARI CLASSIC event, which has been rescheduled for 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Details at www.bridgesports.net. You can make payments for your ...more
Posted by Rod Lemons on August 3rd, 2022 • 1,869 Views

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	A very warm welcome to you. It is lovely to have you among us. May you have a blessed, constructive and prosperous day. Stay strong. Tagged by Ralph White on 08/09/2022

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