Lamont Franklin
About Lamont Franklin
Lamont Franklin serves as the Director of Player Development at The George Washington University, a position he has held since 2022. He has a diverse background in sports management and coaching, with previous roles at various universities and Microsoft.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Lamont Franklin serves as the Director of Player Development at The George Washington University. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the university's basketball program in Washington, DC. His role involves overseeing player development initiatives and supporting the coaching staff in enhancing athlete performance.
Previous Experience in Basketball Coaching
Prior to his current role, Franklin was the Director of Operations for Men's Basketball at the University of Miami from 2017 to 2022. He also served as the Head Coach for Men's Basketball at Johnson & Wales University from 2009 to 2011 and as an Assistant Coach at Florida A&M University from 2015 to 2017. These positions provided him with extensive experience in coaching and player management.
Educational Background
Franklin earned his MBA in Business Administration with a focus on Sports Marketing & Management from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he studied from 2008 to 2010. He also holds a B.S. in Business Information Systems from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, which he completed from 1993 to 1997. His educational background supports his professional roles in sports and business.
Experience in Business Development
In addition to his coaching career, Franklin has experience in business development. He interned at GMR Marketing in 2010 for three months, where he gained insights into marketing strategies. He also worked at Microsoft in various roles, including Office 365 Cloud Solutions Specialist and Solutions Specialist for Software as a Service (SaaS) from 2011 to 2014, enhancing his skills in technology and business solutions.