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Besides bringing Follow Through U. to life, Matt brings over 45 years of playing and coaching experience to help all young basketball players across the country become better shooters. Coach Beez attended Mater Dei H.S., and played collegiate basketball at the University of Notre Dame and CAL, receiving his B.A. in Communications. He then went on to play professionally in Europe for 10 years. Matt will be focusing his time and energies on analyzing shooting videos, and acting as a support for all boys and girls who will be using the JumpShot app to build their shooting mechanics and their confidence.
Mike Kane is a trusted friend and important component of our organization. Mike has managed a sport and fitness facility for the past 37 years, and brings excellent organizational skills and a detail oriented personality to ensure Follow Through U runs smoothly as an organization. Mike will be in charge of tracking donations, keeping relations with donors, overseeing all financial records, scheduling, outreach, general accounting, and logistics.
Steve is a retired Chief of the California Highway Patrol and brings his over 30+ years of public service and experience to Follow Through U as an advisor. Steve fits in perfectly with our organization and has spent his life serving and protecting others. His unique leadership and management skills will bring diversity to the board, and ensure Follow Through U operates with integrity and intention.
We are very fortunate as an organization to have C.J. on our board working as a professional shooting coach and mentor. Chris has over 45 years of playing and coaching experience, having played at Mater Dei High School, Santa Ana College, and finishing his collegiate career at U.C. Riverside, graduating with a B.A. in Business Administration. He then went on to have a successful professional career that spanned 10 years in the Philippines. Chris was not only teammates and co-captain with Coach Beez at Mater Dei during their CIF championship days, but for the past 18 years has also helped him run yearly camps and clinics. Chris has an amazing way of making people feel welcome and at ease. He is great with young people and knows how to communicate with them. He is a positive role model and a great asset to our remote video learning and shooting support team.
Mike has broad experience in both business and non-profit environments. His business experience includes 30+ years in medical technology in roles ranging from CEO, COO, and CFO. His non-profit experience includes 5 years as President of the Project Hope Foundation. The Foundation was responsible for the operation and funding of Project Hope School, the only school in Orange County, CA, dedicated to the education of homeless children living in central Orange County. Follow Through U operates with integrity and intention.
Follow Through U provides underserved children the tools they need to learn how to shoot a basketball, not only to help them succeed on the court, but also to inspire life skills, build their self-confidence, and improve their mental health and wellness so that they can “ follow through “ in other areas of their lives.
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