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ABOUT COACH JEFFERSON

Rodney Jefferson is the Owner and Director of the “A” Game Fundamental Basketball Clinic.

Coach Jefferson is a motivational speaker and intercultural mediator with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications. His impressive record of community outreach services includes acting as liaison between city officials and at-risk youth to reduce gang violence. He has also worked with city officials and local businesses to develop strategies to provide job training and increase employment opportunities for youth.

Coach Jefferson is currently the Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach at Duarte High School, as well as the former recruiter of athletes for the Citrus College Men's Basketball program and the former head Junior Varsity coach at Monrovia High School. He has coached high-level summer basketball camps at USC, Pepperdine University, Arizona State University and University of Louisville.

California Congresswoman Judy Chu recognizes "A" Game as the Nonprofit of the Year - August 2010

Coach Jefferson receives recognition award from Assemblyman Anthony Portantino's office

Recognitions and Accomplishments

Selected by Congresswoman Judy Chu as the recipient of the 2010 Diver-cities Community Activist of the Year Award

   

Recognition for Outstanding Service to the Community from California State Assembly Member Anthony Portantino - August 2010

   

Certificate of Recognition from California Legislature Assemblyman Anthony Adams (59th District) - August 2010

   

Certificate of Recognition from County of Los Angeles Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, Fifth District - August 2010

   

Certificate of Recognition from California State Senator Bob Huff - August 2010

   

Merit Award from Duarte Unified School District- October 2010

   

Certificate of Recognition from Monrovia Unified School District Board of Education - October 2010

   

Certificate of Recognition from the City of Monrovial for providing a safe and health environment for the community's youth - August 2010

   

Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Duarte for receiving the DiverCities Non-Profit of the Year Award from Congressmember Judy Chu - September 14, 2010

   

Recognition for Outstanding Support of Youth Leadership Program – Toastmasters International Communication and Leadership Programs – June 2010

   

Appreciation Award for helping students build positive connections and strive for excellence – Yes We Can Program – Duarte Unified School District – June 2010

   

Excellence in Education Award – Mimi's Café – June 2010
   
Chosen by students to appear as a guest speaker at John Muir High School Career Day – June 2010
   

Certificate of Recognition from County of Los Angeles - Michael D. Anotovich's Office - August 2007 and August 2008
   
Certificate of Recognition from Anthony Portantino, Member of the Assembly California State Legislature - August 2008
   
Certificate of Recognition from City of Monrovia - August 2007
   
Congress of the United States - David Drier's Office - Award for Outstanding Service to the Community - August 2007
   
Certificate of Appreciation - City of Duarte - August 2007
   
Certificate of Appreciation - Monrovia Unified School District Board of Education - August 2007
   
Clear Channel Radio/Applebee's 2007 Neighborhood Hero Grand Prize Winner
   
MWALIMU Award (Swahili for "Someone who is held in highest esteem and respect") 2004
   
Chairman of the Monrovia High School Site Coordinating Counsel (2003-2004)
   

Below:  Coach Jefferson with Head Coach Michael Cooper - Los Angeles Sparks -
VIP Player Introduction Party at the Palm Restaurant 2008
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