08/31/2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
The Henderson Silver State Tigers Name Damion Byrd as Lead Coach
The Henderson Silver State Tigers has announced the addition of Damion Byrd who will serve as Lead Coach for the team. “The quintessential coach, leader, and mentor, Coach Byrd brings over 25 years of coaching experience, commitment and an insatiable love for basketball” said “Susan Johnson, General Manager of the team.
Throughout his coaching career, Coach Byrd has specialized in player development, life skills, teamwork, selflessness, work ethic and accountability. His versatility has allowed him to work with 6-year-old beginners, Air Force Servicemen, high school, and college players at all divisional levels. He has coached and trained current and former European Professionals, as well as a player in the NBA Gatorade and Summer League. His developmental priority is IQ growth with a focus on the how and why actions occur in basketball.
Coach Byrd is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Touro University International in Cypress, California with an MBA in Finance, a BA in Entrepreneurship from Ashford University, and a BS in Business Management from the University of Toledo.
Prior to becoming Head Coach of the Henderson Silver State Tigers, Byrd served as a National Camp Coach for Breakthrough Basketball, the Basic Academy of International Studies High School team, Youth Basketball of America Youth Camps, the All Air Force Men’s Basketball Team, Camp Coach and Counselor at Mercer University, Robins Air Force Base, Men’s Base Basketball Team, Los Angeles Air Force Base Men’s Basketball Team, and Brooks City Base Men’s Basketball Team.
Regarding his appointment as Lead Coach, Byrd commented, “I’m honored to be selected as the inaugural coach of the Henderson Silver State Tigers. I'll represent our city and franchise with integrity and high character.”
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