Able Camacho
About Able Camacho
Able Camacho is the Player Development Program Coordinator for Social Responsibility & Player Programs at the NBA, with a background in sports marketing and community engagement.
Current Role at NBA
Able Camacho serves as the Player Development Program Coordinator for Social Responsibility & Player Programs at the National Basketball Association (NBA). In this role since 2018, he is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. Camacho oversees programs that involve NBA players in community engagement efforts, facilitating impactful connections with community members and senior leadership.
Previous Experience at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.
Able Camacho has extensive experience working at the Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. He held several positions including Garden Of Dreams Foundation Program Coordinator (2015-2018), New York Rangers Service & Retention Associate in 2015 for two months, and New York Knicks Youth Development and Fan Engagement Associate (2014-2015). His tenure in these roles spanned areas such as community engagement, fan development, and program coordination.
Other Professional Experience
Prior to his tenure at the NBA, Able Camacho worked in various roles that contributed to his comprehensive skill set. These roles include Operations Assistant at the United States Tennis Association (USTA) for one month in 2014, Marketing Technology Associate at Barclays from 2014 to 2015 in Brooklyn, NY, and Sports Marketing Intern at Five-Star Basketball for four months in 2014 in Westchester, NY.
Education and Expertise
Able Camacho holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Science from Long Island University, which he completed in 1970. His educational background is complemented by his experience in marketing, program coordination, and community engagement across various sports organizations.
Community Engagement and Program Development
In his current role, Able Camacho has been instrumental in implementing new programs for NBA players. This includes organizing NBA League office visits and developing online learning resources via partnerships with external organizations. Additionally, he connects 26 nonprofit partners with opportunities that benefit inner-city youth in the greater New York City area. His focus on educational career development and volunteering underscores the long-lasting community impact of his initiatives.