Many of you know me as a distinguished basketball player, an elite high school basketball coach, and an athletics director for over a decade. Throughout my career, my passion and commitment was focused on helping students and coaches reach their full potential through athletics. One of my proudest achievements was developing a high school athletics program from the ground up, transforming it into the powerhouse it is today.

Two years ago I was unjustly demoted from my position as the Athletics Director. After that, I applied to numerous teaching and administrative positions in my field, but I faced rejection every time and continue to do so.

I initially felt completely lost and uncertain trying to navigate these uncharted waters. However, I eventually identified a solution to a common issue for coaches and employers that I could help solve. I put my energy into building a tech platform as a startup entrepreneur.

I’m asking for your help in order to help support my life as a mother, as an entrepreneur, and as someone who has always passionately worked hard for what I believed in and lifting up students, coaches and my community.

I built NEXT Athletics Pro to help connect coaches and employers more seamlessly and showcase their unique abilities - something missing in the industry. I worked tirelessly, utilizing my retirement savings, and successfully launched my product in August.

About NEXT

As an Athletics Director, when I lost a coach in the middle of any season it escalated to an emergency going to the top of the list for the day. It was very stressful because of the process. 1. Post the job 2. WAIT (days) 3. Interview It took an average of a week if not longer to find a replacement. NEXT Athletics Pro instantly matches coaches and employers for job opportunities in minutes instead of days. Problem solved.

Coaches create a digital resume to show off their personal hall of fame with pictures and video, while setting their availability to “active” for employers to find them in real time. Game Changer! Coaches can also expand their network by adding followers, tip a friend about a job, and build community.

Ultimately, the instant matching & added transparency will save employers valuable TIME putting that focus back on running the program. Everyone wins, especially our student athletes, where a season with little to no disruption is priceless.

Please consider supporting me as I continue to work hard as I pivot my life and create opportunities for myself and others through NEXT. I will use the money to enhance and distribute the platform and start building an app to reach more people across the country. I'm excited to pursue a new venture with the same goal on a global scale.

Thanks in advance to my community for believing in me and my potential. Help me make history!!!