| Jernavis Draughn CEO/Founder |
Jernavis Draughn attended American University where he majored in communications and was a 2 year captain and starter on the basketball team. After finishing up at American University, Jernavis started his first company in the summer of 2005 called "Ballomerica", which was a basketball academy that incorporated mentoring and athletic training. Jernavis has been blessed to train with Hall of Famer John Lucas, assistant coach of the Los Angeles Clippers. While at Mr. Lucas' NBA camp in Houston, Jernavis continued to hone his skills and basketball IQ. Additionally, Jernavis spent time training with Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Melvin Hunt. Jernavis has played professional basketball for the last 5 years in numerous leagues in the United States, Europe and Asia. He is exceedingly involved in community service, youth outreach, mentoring, and an avid motivational speaker who continually inspires others to reach for beyond their goals. Jernavis started Athletes Global Corporation and AG “Help The World Foundation” in 2008; both companies have successfully trained, donated, tutored, and mentored people worldwide from all walks of life! |
| Roger Stewart Director of Wresting Operations Certified Personal Trainer |
An accomplished athlete and 2005 Deaf Olympics bronze medalist and 2008 United States Olympic Trial Qualifier. Serves as a Bronze Level Olympic Coach while providing instruction to and average of 200 students and adults in wrestling fundamentals, techniques, fitness and nutrition. Committed to community service, served as a motivational speaker inspiring others to achieve desired goals in the fitness arena and life skills. Enroute to 2012 Olympic Team Hopeful & 2013 Deaf Olympic Team Hopeful. Is also an author for his first book to be release year 2011: Louder Than Sound Louder Than Life!
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| Christoper Owusu Site Director (Texas) |
Christopher Owusu is the newest member to Athletes Global community. Currently Chris is fresh from serving our country faithfully in the US Army for almost six years and fighting two wars. Chris is not new to the concept we share here (key in strong community word). Chris has volunteered at the boys and girls club in Killeen Texas for two straight years while at the same time mentoring inmates at the Bell County correctional facility. A former student-athlete at Ohio Valley College, Chris is currently pursuing an education in K-6 education at Central Texas College. He brings a valuable blend of charisma and leadership to a budding organization. We welcome Chris to Atheletes Global. |
Eric J. Talley
Site Director (North Carolina)
Eric J. Talley, is a native from Philadelphia, PA. He has served in the U.S. Army for 18 years. Eric started coaching back in 1993 with the Army Youth Services in Giessen, Germany where he coached Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football and Soccer. He has been privileged to coach in Okinawa, Japan for the Army and Air Force Youth Services. Eric is a father to three lovely kids the ages of 10, 7 and 4, he has been married for five years to Jessica Talley.
Troy Cheathnam
Head Speed & Agility Trainer
Troy Cheatham enjoys teaching and training others to be fit and athletic. For 15 years, Troy has been training Marines and their dependents on Quantico Marine Corps Base. He enjoys helping the Marines to meet their goals of being fit and being able to meet their fitness standards according to military regulations. Troy is certified as a spin instructor 1997 through present through Schwinn; Certified as a personal trainer through Aerobics and Fitness Association of American (AFAA) from 1999 – 2001; Certified as a personal trainer through The American Council on Exercise from 2000 – present; Appreciation Award, April 2002 from DuPont Corporation; Completed Rep Rebook training in February 2003; Completed Advanced Fitness Instructor Training Program in July 2003; TRX certified, August 2010; Completed the National Strength and Conditioning program in September 2010.