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GRAND SUCCESS ACADEMY

Grand Success Academy (GSA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to guiding athletes on a personalized journey toward their full potential - on and off their respective playing fields. We provide skill development, personal branding, mentorship, and community-based events that help young athletes become their best selves. Welcome to the Four-Leaf Journey - where success starts with goals, determination, consistency, and commitment.

FOUNDER

MARKEIA PORTER

As a four-year varsity starter from Louisville, Kentucky, Porter was selected twice for the All-Seventh Region girls basketball team. Porter began her college basketball career at Three Rivers College and finished at Elizabeth City State University. She studied and earned her bachelor's degree in Sports Management with a concentration in Business Administration and pursued her coaching career. Now known as Coach Porter, she began her coaching career landing her first coaching position at Jefferson College in St. Louis, Missouri. Coach is carrying out her coaching career at East Mississippi Community College in Scooba, Mississippi.

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WHAT DOES GSA OFFER?

DEVELOPING ATHLETES. BUILDING BRANDS. IMPACTING COMMUNITIES.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
CAMPS,CLINICS & EVENTS
YOUTH & COMMUNITY IMPACT
(GSA ATHLETES) ATHLETE BRANDING & NIL SUPPORT

FOUNDER AND HEAD SKILLS TRAINER

MARCUS ASHFORD

Marcus Ashford, founder and owner of 48 HOOPS and a skills and development trainer in Lexington, KY.

Coach Marcus was born and raised in Lexington, KY, and attended Paris High School in Paris, KY, where he played varsity basketball for four years. He started as a Freshman and helped lead his team to win the Class A State Championship in his junior year. After high school, he continued his basketball career at Central College in Pella, Iowa, where he earned a degree in Kinesiology.

Throughout his career, Coach Marcus has been mentored by top NBA trainers such as Ryan Razooky, Phil Handy, and Jordan Lawley. He has worked with a wide range of athletes across all ages and skill levels, developing versatile training methods. Coach Marcus has also had the opportunity to work alongside professional players like Jabari Parker, overseas veteran Deandre Lansdowne, and Mikey Williams.

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Post Development Specialist

KRYS MCCUNE

Coach Krys brings unmatched experience and proven success to the court! 2x Team USA Selectee - All-State Girls Basketball First Team - 7th Region Player of the Year - Miss Kentucky Basketball Nominee - McDonald's All-American Nominee - West Virginia University Signee - Academic All-Big 12 Second Team - 3-Year Assistant Coach at Manual High School

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MULTI-SPORT TRAINER

KAMERON SMITH

Coach Kameron, from Dothan, Alabama, grew up in a family of athletes, which sparked his passion for sports from a young age. He excelled in football, basketball, baseball, and track, and after earning football scholarships, he attended Union College and later East Tennessee State University to study Sports Management. Coach Kameron also played semi-professional basketball in South Carolina and Kentucky before transitioning to coaching, bringing his diverse athletic experience to inspire the next generation of athletes.

About Bodi2Bodi

Bodi2Bodi is dedicated to empowering young athletes by focusing on their overall development. With personalized coaching that balances academics and athletics, the program fosters both physical and mental growth. Bodi2Bodi is committed to building lasting relationships and motivating athletes to achieve lifelong success-on and off the field.

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800+

Athletes Trained

100+

Pro/College Athletes Trained

6+

Years of Experience

TESTIMONIALS

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I'm very pleased with the staff. They've put together an awesome program for all level of kids.

Parent of Athlete

The program itself is a great for kids who needs to work on their skills.

Parent of Athlete

The group of trainers are really good because they work on WHATEVER your child needs to work on INDIVIDUALLY.

Parent of Athlete

Every Trainer in GSA is great and doing well with the kids

Parent of Athlete

I'm seeing improvement in a few of the beginners on a weekly basis

Tonya Wheatley

Head Media Coordinator

Marcus is a great teacher and I'm learning a lot from him on a training level.

Kam Smith

Skills Trainer

I'm seeing improvement during the workouts from our athletes

Kam Smith

Skills Trainer

One of the best camps we've been too! Thank you GSA. The boys had a great time and I know this will help them with their AAU season.

Amanda Baber

Parent of Athlete

RATE: 10 Coach Krys was AMAZING can't wait to continue to train with her!

Shelonda Darling

Parent of Athlete

GRAND SUCCESS ACADEMY

INSIDE LOOK

HELP GSA PROVIDE FREE YEAR ROUND CAMPS

RASING FUNDING TO HOST FREE SPORTS CAMPS AND CLINCS FOR THE YOUTH ACROSS KENTUCKY

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