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Deshaune GreenFounder & CEODeshaune Green is the founder of the Green-Hope Foundation, Inc. He's a Portsmouth, Virginia native and a former student-athlete of Portsmouth Public Schools. It has always been a vision of Mr. Green to use his basketball platform to inspire and reach the youth. Mr. Green is a graduate of the University of Mount Olive and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and Leisure Services and Sports Management. He's currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Coaching Education from Old Dominion University. After finishing his collegiate basketball career, he played professionally for the Providence SkyChiefs (ABA/PBL), the Hampton Roads Warriors (ECBL), and currently plays for the Beltway Bombers (APBL). After his basketball career, Mr. Green plans to dedicate his mission and resources to Helping Others Progress Efficiently.
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Qianna Norman, M.A.Marketing & Administrative DirectorQianna Norman, M.A. is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and Old Dominion University were she received a Master of Arts Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology with an emphasis in Child Welfare.
She's the Founder and Creator of the website extraordinaryselflove.com. A safe space dedicated to fostering transparency, self love, and self awareness in women that are actively seeking an inner spirit of gratitude and self acceptance. |
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Darius TheusBasketball Skill Development Director Darius Theus is a Portsmouth, VA native and former student athlete of Portsmouth Public Schools. Mr. Theus received a Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University. After his undergraduate tenure, Mr. Theus went on to become the Director of Player Development at the University of Texas and played professional basketball overseas in Holland and Germany. Currently, Mr. Theus is the Director of Player Development for Virginia Commonwealth University. Through his passion for basketball and his love for his community, Mr. Theus' pursuit to provide athletic opportunities for the youth has always remained a constant pillar in his life.
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Lamonte’ TheusBasketball Skill Development Director Lamonte’ Theus is a Portsmouth, VA native and former student athlete of Portsmouth Public Schools. He’s married to Brittney Theus and they have two sons, Mekhi and Maceo Theus. Mr. Theus was the top recruit and player for Southern University, Brunswick Community College, and the University of Mount Olive. While attending the University of Mount Olive, Mr. Theus won the Carolina X Championship and was name All-Tournament Team. Currently Mr. Theus is pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in K-12 Education at Liberty University. Mr. Theus has always had a vision of owning his own gymnasium that specializes in the development and training of the sport of basketball for all ages. It’s Mr. Theus’ aspiration to host different basketball camps/clinics and to develop youth and adult basketball leagues to teach his knowledge and skills of basketball and to provide mentorship.
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