Candice Haynes
About Candice Haynes
Candice Haynes is the Senior Manager of Youth Basketball Development at the NBA, with a background in program management and youth development.
Company
Candice Haynes currently holds the position of Senior Manager, Youth Basketball Development at the National Basketball Association (NBA). She has been with the NBA since 2019, initially serving as the Domestic Youth Player Development Program Manager in the New York City Metropolitan Area. Her experience at the NBA includes implementing and managing youth basketball initiatives aimed at fostering talent and providing opportunities for young athletes.
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In her role as Senior Manager, Youth Basketball Development at the NBA, Candice Haynes is responsible for overseeing programs that focus on the growth and development of young basketball players. She strategizes and executes plans to enhance youth participation in basketball, providing a structured pathway for young athletes to develop their skills in a competitive environment.
Previous Roles at Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation
Before joining the NBA, Candice Haynes worked at the Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation. Her tenure there included roles as an Assistant Program Coordinator from 2006 to 2008, Program Manager from 2008 to 2011, and Senior Program Manager from 2011 to 2014 in the New York City Metropolitan Area. In these positions, she was responsible for managing various educational and extracurricular programs aimed at enriching students' experiences outside the classroom.
Education and Expertise
Candice Haynes holds a Master of Science from Columbia University in the City of New York, which she achieved from 2011 to 2013. She also holds a Bachelor of Science from Virginia Commonwealth University, attained from 2002 to 2006. Her educational background underpins her expertise in managing youth programs and fostering development both in sports and academic settings.
Other Professional Experiences
Candice Haynes has diverse experience in various roles before her tenure at the NBA. She worked as a Juvenile Justice Planner and Mayor’s Youth Academy Program Manager for the City of Richmond, Virginia, from 2016 to 2019. She also served as the Director of Queens Connect at Queens Community House from 2015 to 2016 and has held positions at Carnegie Sports & Entertainment, the National Pro-Am City Leagues Association, and Virginia Commonwealth University. This diverse portfolio showcases her extensive expertise in program management and youth development.