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
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."
mking@flighthoops.com
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."
jmitchell@flighthoops.com
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.”
ejones@flighthoops.com
General Manager: Greg Kite
gkite@flighthoops.com
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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"
ahaas@flighthoops.com
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."
rsmith@flighthoops.com