Keith Lee—coach, creator, and community spark-plug. I founded Sports Support Inc. to turn courts and classrooms into launchpads for young people. I speak fluent gym, classroom, and boardroom—and I’ve got the mileage to prove it.

Twice, I dribbled a basketball 30 miles in 8 hours from Lawrence to Lynn, and Lynn to Lawrence(including 8 miles through a thunderstorm) to raise funds for at-risk youth and my nephew’s kidney transplant (successful!). I also ran for mayor of Lynn 2020—because waiting your turn is overrated when your city needs work now. Before all that, I spent 8 years teaching in the public schools with autistic and behavioral students, where I learned the superpower of patience, presence, and earned respect.

My game story? Doctors said I’d never hoop again after a ruptured kneecap and quad tear. It took 5 years to walk right and 7 to run, but I came back anyway—then founded two semi-pro teams (ABA and TBL), brought in NBA champ Leon Powe as a guest coach, and even flew off trampolines in SlamBall (’03 & ’08). I’m 6'6", Lynn -built, with Boston roots and grit and still out here turning the grit into highlight reels.

What I do now: lead youth programs, build brand partnerships that actually help communities, and deliver keynotes and workshops from small groups to arenas. I’m training for the next chapter on the big stage while expanding Sports Support’s clinics, finance-and-hoops curriculum, and wellness work.

What I believe: access beats talent when talent has no access. Give kids a safe gym, a mentor, and real money skills—and they’ll outrun statistics every time.

If you’re about impact, let’s run the play: sponsor a scholarship, book a talk, or join the monthly donor squad. The ball’s in your court.