NBA All-Stars, Jermaine O’Neal and Mo Williams to Lead Basketball Operations at Drive Nation

Drive Nation has acquired the elite RM5 Basketball Program, along with Mo Williams and one other staff member. Both Mo Williams and Jermaine O’Neal will co-direct the next generation of elite basketball club players at the new Drive Nation Sports Complex, scheduled to open at the DFW Airport in late September.

“I’m very excited to announce the acquisition of one of the country’s best youth basketball organizations in “RM5″. I’m also thrilled to bring Mo Williams on board to work along side me. Mo brings unique insight, tremendous experience and incredible knowledge of the game of basketball and an understanding of what it takes to win, develop and get student athletes to the next level.” said O’Neal.

Maurice “Mo” Williams spent 13 seasons in the National Basketball League (NBA) and was selected as an NBA All-Star in 2009. He won an NBA championship with the Cavaliers in 2016.Throughout his career, Mo has played for the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Charlotte Hornets and Cleveland Cavaliers.

“Having played at the highest level, I am glad to have the opportunity to work with Jermaine under his Total Player Development philosophy. It is a role that will allow me give back to the game. Like, Jermaine, I have young children who love the game, we have made Dallas our home, and want to impact the lives of players in our community, creating a new brand of elite basketball in Texas.” said Williams.

The Nike RM5 program has competed on Nike’s EYBL circuit and is recognized as a powerhouse program that will continue to compete both regionally and nationally under the Drive Nation banner.

“My goal for Drive Nation Sports is to bring in the best talent, at every level, to help develop the “complete athlete” both on and off the court. The goal is to ultimately give players an opportunity to compete at the next level — be that college or the pros.We want to be the top amateur sports brand in the country, creating a best-in-class environment that’s focused on developing players and educating parents about what it takes to be a successful, well-rounded athlete” said O’Neal.

For more information, please visit www.drivenationsports.com for more details.

The Drive Nation Sports Facility, located on 16.2 acres at the DFW airport, will feature more than 90,000 square feet of indoor space, including basketball and volleyball courts, player lounges, a 10,000 Sq. Ft. weight room, performance training area and a 50-yard all-purpose indoor turf area, among other amenities. The project is slated to open in September of 2017 and will be managed by the industry-leading outsourced management firm, the Sports Facilities Management.

Sports Facilities Management, LLC (SFM) and Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC (SFA) are both headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. SFA, founded in 2003, has produced more than $8 Billion in institutional-grade financial forecasts for youth and amateur sports complexes, while SFM provides industry-leading, results-driven management solutions for sports, fitness, recreation and event venues, nationwide. Since 2014, SFM-managed venues have hosted more than 50 million visitors. For more information, visit: www.sportadvisory.com

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About Drive Nation

The Drive Nation Sports Facility, located on 16.2 acres at the DFW airport, will feature more than 90,000 square feet of indoor space, including basketball and volleyball courts, player lounges, a 10,000 Sq. Ft. weight room, performance training area and a 50-yard all-purpose indoor turf area, among other amenities.

The project is slated to open in September of 2017 and will be managed by the industry-leading outsourced management firm, the Sports Facilities Management.