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After helping his Alma mater Dorsey high school win a 4A city championship, he then went on to play at the University of Oregon (2003-2004) and then to The University of Nevada graduating with a BA in Communications (2006-2008). From there, Jerome had a 3 year run in the NFL playing briefly for the St Louis (now LA) Rams, NY Giants and AZ cardinals.

After starting a family and experiencing the highs and lows that came with his own NFL career, Jerome realized that his true passion and purpose is in helping the youth become the best that they can be. “Each one, teach one” is a phrase that you will hear come from his mouth often. Jerome is truly passionate about passing down all of the information that he has learned over the years and making a lasting impact on the youth in his community, for now and generations to come.

Jerome has been a coach, mentor, and go-to for many people in his community by training and coaching high school and the youth for over 10 years. He prides himself on always being honest, positive and encouraging and wants nothing more than to teach those same skills and qualities to kids to apply on and off the field.

In addition to these building blocks, he promotes programs that prioritizes good sportsmanship and fair play among our student-athletes, officials, coaches, and parents.

Over the last 15 years, Leland has severed the Las Vegas community as a Counselor, Mentor, and Family Resource Specialist. His dedication and passion has helped him serve over 3000 youths, young adults, and families. He is a pillar in the community and dedicated to changing lives.

Sparks has built up quite the track record as a football coach since 2000. He worked at Ballard High School as the WR/DB Coach, Central Washington University as the Assistant DB Coach, Bishop Gorman High School as the WR/DB Coach, and at Sierra Vista High School as the WR/ST/DB Coach.

While in Bellevue, Washington, Sparks was the Athletic Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Bellevue. He directed all athletic activities and programs by planning, organizing, coordinating, marketing, supervising, and conducting physical, health and wellness programs, and development sports. Also, he worked with youth between 8 and 18, and performed related work as assigned based on the Boys & Girls Clubs of America core service program. Sparks supervised part-time staff, volunteers and promoted the strategic goals of health, wellness and fitness. Above all else, he managed all youth sports, activities, and programs for over 5000 participants.

Leland is the Co-Owner of Movement Fitness and the Movement Gives Foundation. He also sits on the Board of Directors for the Police Athletic League.

Sparks attended Washington State University (1991-1993) and Central Washington University (1998-2000) earning a B.S. in Sports Communication and Marketing.