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Jim White, Chief Financial Officer
John Weis, Director of Media/Public Relations
jweis@flighthoops.com
Erik Hughes, Intern/Management
ehughes@flighthoops.com
Rebekah Day, Intern/Vision Planning
rday@flighthoops.com
Michael Mangone, Intern/Marketing
mmangone@flighthoops.com
Allison Brunetto, Intern/Sales
abrunetto@flighthoops.com
Coaching Staff
Mark King, Head Coach
mking@flighthoops.com
Zane Cochran, Assistant Coach
zcochran@hotmail.com
Monta Williams, Scouting
mwilliams@flighthoops.com
Game Day Entertainment
Deanna Clover, Dance Team Coordinator
dclover@flighthoops.com
King's Offspring, Flight Emcee's:
Jordan Keyes
Issac Folch
Justin Cirami
John Espio
Game Day Staff
Armando Tarin, Intern/Statistics
atarin@flighthoops.com
Anthony Grevi, Intern/Statistics
agrevi@flighthoops.com
Chris Kellom, Intern/Game-Day Clock
ckellom@flighthoops.com
John Weis, Director of Media/Public Relations
jweis@flighthoops.com
Erik Hughes, Intern/Management
ehughes@flighthoops.com
Rebekah Day, Intern/Vision Planning
rday@flighthoops.com
Michael Mangone, Intern/Marketing
mmangone@flighthoops.com
Allison Brunetto, Intern/Sales
abrunetto@flighthoops.com
Coaching Staff
Mark King, Head Coach
mking@flighthoops.com
Zane Cochran, Assistant Coach
zcochran@hotmail.com
Monta Williams, Scouting
mwilliams@flighthoops.com
Game Day Entertainment
Deanna Clover, Dance Team Coordinator
dclover@flighthoops.com
King's Offspring, Flight Emcee's:
Jordan Keyes
Issac Folch
Justin Cirami
John Espio
Game Day Staff
Armando Tarin, Intern/Statistics
atarin@flighthoops.com
Anthony Grevi, Intern/Statistics
agrevi@flighthoops.com
Chris Kellom, Intern/Game-Day Clock
ckellom@flighthoops.com
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| Co-Founder, President and Head Coach: Mark King |
| Mark King is a former professional basketball player and organization of the Florida Flight. A native of Inkster, MI, Mr. a walk-on freshman basketball player in 1996. In 2001, he was named an Honorary Kentucky Colonel for being a member of Pikeville College's first ever Men's NAIA Final Four team. He graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religion. American Basketball Association (ABA), where he also garnered a plethora of experience working in the Front Office as the Director of Basketball Operations. In 2007-2008, he Kentucky Miners of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He and his wife are the proud parents of a newborn baby girl. Desiring to forego the heavy travel involved in playing for a team away from home, he has redirected his attention towards creating a basketball opportunity in Orlando, Florida. He is also pursuing a Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership from Palm Beach Atlantic University. "My goal is to inspire others to trust the talent and ambition that God innately placed within each of us. The Florida Flight will be an extension of that goal." |
| Co-Founder/Vice-President: Dr. Jonathan Mitchell |
| Dr. Jonathan M. Mitchell is a dentist from Charlotte, NC. He is a graduate of the College of Charleston and received his dental and Ph.D. Degrees from the Medical University of South Carolina. "It has been great teaming up with Mark King, who has a genuine passion and vision for the game of basketball. Our but build an organization that will have a positive impact on the local community." |
| Director of Basketball Operations: Ernest Jones |
| Ernest Jones is a Graduate of Florida State University with a and protection. Jones has been in the minor league professional basketball PBL. Most recently, Jones spent time with the Buffalo Stampede of the PBL. As Director of Basketball Operations, Jones will be responsible for everything related to the operations of the Florida Flight, including but not limited to: game and practice scheduling, player development and selection, basketball camps and mini-clinics, etc. “This will be a life changing organization! I have known Mark for several years now, dating back to our time with the Orlando Aces of the American Basketball Association (ABA)," said Jones. "We share a common vision, and our Christian lifestyles are one and the same. I’m excited to be a foundational piece of the Flight - a team that will help others and change the way minor league basketball is operated.” |
| General Manager: Greg Kite |
| PHOTO COMING SOON |
| Director of Corporate Relations: Andy Haas |
Andy Haas hails from the basketball-rich state of Indiana,
where his basketball experience extends from high school,
AAU, and 2 years of professional basketball with the (ABA).
In 2006, career opportunities prompted Andy and his wife to
relocate to Orlando, Florida.
Upon relocation, Mr. Haas successfully completed an AAS
Degree in Architectural CAD Design from ITT, but his
passion for basketball remains. His long-term goal is to
obtain a front office position with an NBA team, preferably
with the Indiana Pacers.
As Director of Corporate Relations, Haas' primary
responsibility includes networking for the Flight and
creating relationships that will assist the Flight with
executing the mission and vision of the team. From
corporate sponsors, church partners, and individuals within
the Flight's sphere of influence, Haas will be an integral
advocate for the FLight for years to come.
"I've always loved the game of basketball. I've played,
studied, and coached with the anticipation of having this
awesome sport as an inspiring part of my life forever," said
Haas. "With God and basketball, it is forever me"
where his basketball experience extends from high school,
AAU, and 2 years of professional basketball with the (ABA).
In 2006, career opportunities prompted Andy and his wife to
relocate to Orlando, Florida.
Upon relocation, Mr. Haas successfully completed an AAS
Degree in Architectural CAD Design from ITT, but his
passion for basketball remains. His long-term goal is to
obtain a front office position with an NBA team, preferably
with the Indiana Pacers.
As Director of Corporate Relations, Haas' primary
responsibility includes networking for the Flight and
creating relationships that will assist the Flight with
executing the mission and vision of the team. From
corporate sponsors, church partners, and individuals within
the Flight's sphere of influence, Haas will be an integral
advocate for the FLight for years to come.
"I've always loved the game of basketball. I've played,
studied, and coached with the anticipation of having this
awesome sport as an inspiring part of my life forever," said
Haas. "With God and basketball, it is forever me"
| Director of Game Day Operations: Rabon Smith |
Rabon is a Florida native who grew up playing basketball
and lacrosse. He helped start his high school lacrosse
program and went on to play at Mars Hill College in
Asheville, NC. While living in Asheville, Rabon worked on the
Game Day Staff for the Asheville Altitude of the NBDL. During
his two seasons, the Altitude won the NBDL championship
back to back.
Upon returning to Florida, he coached basketball at Lake
Mary Prep. There he led the Junior High team to an 18-3
record and two tournament championships. Rabon also
assisted with the 1A State Runner-Up varsity team. He
started the lacrosse program at Dr. Phillips High school in
Orlando and has coached lacrosse at NCAA DIII Lycoming
College and DII Rollins College.
Rabon also hopes to bring his camp experience to work with
the Flight as well. "I think as a developmental league it only
makes sense that we try to improve the level of basketball
in our local area."
"I am very excited about the opportunity to bring pro
basketball to Kissimmee. I believe in the mission of the
Florida Flight and feel that we were meant to work together."
and lacrosse. He helped start his high school lacrosse
program and went on to play at Mars Hill College in
Asheville, NC. While living in Asheville, Rabon worked on the
Game Day Staff for the Asheville Altitude of the NBDL. During
his two seasons, the Altitude won the NBDL championship
back to back.
Upon returning to Florida, he coached basketball at Lake
Mary Prep. There he led the Junior High team to an 18-3
record and two tournament championships. Rabon also
assisted with the 1A State Runner-Up varsity team. He
started the lacrosse program at Dr. Phillips High school in
Orlando and has coached lacrosse at NCAA DIII Lycoming
College and DII Rollins College.
Rabon also hopes to bring his camp experience to work with
the Flight as well. "I think as a developmental league it only
makes sense that we try to improve the level of basketball
in our local area."
"I am very excited about the opportunity to bring pro
basketball to Kissimmee. I believe in the mission of the
Florida Flight and feel that we were meant to work together."
