CEO / Commissioner
Tamika Milburn
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U.S. Air Force Veteran
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M.B.A. from Anderson University (IN)
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Founder of Atlanta's Young Misses, , a 501c3 that proactively provides young girls with the tools necessary to positively change and impact tomorrow's world
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Volunteer coach and Administrator for the Finest Basketball Club (FBC), one of the largest and most successful girls’ basketball programs in the Southeast
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Background in federal and private sector Organizational Development, Human Resources and Policy Writing and Implementation
President
Rita Haywood
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Over 40 yrs working in the Sports Industry
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B.S. St. John’s University
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Started an organization called “Women with a Future” and created the “Elegant Ladies Classic”, a summer basketball tournament held in Harlem for over nine years. “Women with a Future” All-Star Game became a nationally recognized event attended and played in by the top female college basketball players in the country at that time
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Assistant Coach, St. John’s University
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Head Coach, WABA Atlanta Angels
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Event planner, public speaker, mentor
Director of Community Relations & Incentives
Ruthie Bolton
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B.S. Exercise Physiology, Auburn University
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One of the most accomplished athletes in the world
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WNBA star and legend
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2-time Olympic Gold Medalist
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A USA Basketball Female of the Year
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The Sports Illustrated Best Woman Athlete by Home State
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One of only four players to be named to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2011
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Public Speaker
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Advocate
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U.S. Army veteran
Deputy Commissioner
Kahli Wilson
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Professional basketball - Switzerland
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University of Toledo Hall of Fame, Class of 2007
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State Champion Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
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Division II Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
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B.B.A - University of Toledo
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Background in management, sales, and recruiting
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Coach, mentor, educator, motivator
Director of Player Development
Ernesia Wright
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Owner of 2017 championship winning professional women’s basketball team, the Georgia Soul
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Human Resources professional, with an emphasis on training and development
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Received a two year ROTC scholarship at Alabama A&M University where she pursued her Master’s Degree in Human Development and Family Studies.
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Professional basketball experience: CST Alexandria, Romania
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Serves as coach and mentor to young female athletes
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Currently serving as a US Army Captain
Director of Basketball Operations
Al Wilson
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Professional basketball - Switzerland
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State Champion Head Girls Basketball Coach
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B.S - University of Toledo
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Background in administration, coaching, and education
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Coached multiple college and professional players
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Coach, mentor, talent evaluator
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Women's Professional Basketball Association
OUR GOAL
To develop and sustain a community-centric professional women’s basketball league consisting of teams that are profitable and viable and that will add value to the longevity of women’s basketball while supporting the economic growth and development of their communities
OUR VISION
To be a stable, profitable, and powerful force in the development and sustainability of women’s sports
OUR MISSION
To be an avenue for high caliber professional athletes to continue to advance their careers or even restart their careers while giving back to the community that supports them
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