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Meet The Team

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Kahlil Fortson

Hometown: Mount Union, PA

Education: Penn State University

SKILLZ: Founded company in June, 2018

Facilitates events and trainings

Athletic Experience: Penn State Club Basketball

Favorite Sport: Basketball

Kahlil Fortson

President/CEO

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Shaye Smartt

Hometown: Needmore, PA

Education: Penn State University

SKILLZ: Coordinates logistics for all programs and events

Athletic Experience: Basketball, volleyball, softball

Favorite Sport: Basketball

Shaye Smartt

Director of Operations

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Colten Brenneman

Hometown: Huntingdon, PA

Education: Huntingdon HS

SKILLZ: Networking, Acquiring Sponsorship

Athletic Experience: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Football

Favorite Sport: Basketball

Colten Brenneman

Outreach Coordinator

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Jordan Fortson

Hometown: Huntingdon, PA

Education: Penn Highlands

SKILLZ: Oversees SKILLZ Elite AAU

basketball program; Head coach of 17U Boys

Athletic Experience: Penn Highlands 

Basketball Team

Favorite Sport: Basketball

Jordan Fortson

SKILLZ Elite 17U Boys Coach

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Haley Myers

Hometown: Alexandria, PA

Education: Juniata College

SKILLZ: Coaches SKILLZ Elite AAU Girls Varsity Team

Athletic Experience: Juniata College Basketball Team

Favorite Sport: Basketball

Haley Myers

SKILLZ Elite 17U Girls Coach

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Nate Gearhart

Hometown: Huntingdon, PA

Education: Waynesburg University

SKILLZ: Coaches SKILL Elite AAU Boys 15U Red Team

Athletic Experience: Waynesburg University Basketball Team

Favorite Sport: Basketball

Nate Gearhart

SKILLZ Elite 16U Boys Coach

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Ryan Ritchey

Hometown: Huntingdon, PA

Education: Lock Haven University

SKILLZ: Coaches SKILLZ Elite Boys 15U Black Team

Athletic Experience: Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball

Favorite Sport: Basketball

Ryan Ritchey

SKILLZ Elite 15U Boys Coach

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Ryan Ritchey

Hometown: Huntingdon, PA

Education: Lock Haven University

SKILLZ: Coaches SKILLZ Elite Boys 15U Black Team

Athletic Experience: Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball

Favorite Sport: Basketball

Kristi Watkins

SKILLZ Elite 14U Boys Coach

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Ryan Ritchey

Hometown: Huntingdon, PA

Education: Lock Haven University

SKILLZ: Coaches SKILLZ Elite Boys 15U Black Team

Athletic Experience: Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball

Favorite Sport: Basketball

Paul Zeiders

SKILLZ Elite 13U Girls Coach

Ashlyn Drake

Hometown: Mount Union, PA

Education: Shenandoah University

SKILLZ: Manages internal & external communications of the company

Athletic Experience: Shenandoah Varsity Softball Starter - District 6 Hall of Fame

Favorite Sport: Softball

Ashlyn Drake

Director of Merchandise

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Kole House

Hometown: Mount Union, PA

Education: Penn State University

SKILLZ: Assists with company events

Athletic Experience: Lezzer Lumber Football All-Star Selection

Favorite Sport: Football

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Nick Rigby

Hometown: Huntingdon, PA

Education: Juniata College

SKILLZ: Small group and individual basketball trainer

Athletic Experience: Juniata College Men's Basketball team

Favorite Sport: Basketball

Nick Rigby

Basketball Trainer

Kole House

Community Volunteer

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