PAUL CEDENO
CEO& Founder
Paul is a published leader passionate about influencing educational and sports programs to benefit inner-city and disadvantaged youth. He has incorporated his excellent communication skills with a drive to help children in at-risk areas. He has been a proven leader for nearly 3 decades. He has empowered students to achieve goals through participating in community sports. His dedication as a professional with the crucial ability to inspire change through program management and technology will be critical in his next adventure.
He graduated from St. Francis College in Brooklyn New York in 1998 with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice. In 2002 he received an MA in Special Education from Tuoro College . He also graduated from Fordham University in 2012 in Manhattan with a Master’s degree in Curriculum & Teaching. He currently teaches sociology at his alma matter college, St. Francis College, and focuses on imperial research.
Paul enjoys cooking, reading, nature and spending time with his 3.5 year old granddaughter.
COACH CASEY
Coach Casey has coached for (AAU) The Amateur Athletic Union of Basketball for several years, and is "USA BASKETBALL" Coach Development certified. Coach Casey is also well known for radio show hosting about sports online at www.talkingmyteam.com. Casey is considered a great role model and inspiration by focusing on each one of our kids individually and as team players;Casey boosts' children's confidence, works on their performance, and discipline.
He has been a great help to our program! Check out the Basketball To A Power Facebook page below!
AWAIS DAR
Awais Dar serves Youth Stars Inc. in the capacity of a financial advisor. He advises the board on all financial decisions and legal compliance matters. In addition to his role, he also participates where he can in coaching/mentoring the youth, developing marketing strategies for the Organization (fundraising/social events). He generously donates his time and financial resources to help develop and grow the program and shape the future of our youth.
He graduated from Queens College (CUNY) with a Bachelor’s and a Master’s Degree in Accounting and Information Systems. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant with the State of New York and is also a Certified Management Accountant with the Institute of Management Accountants. Awais has a good sense of humor, enjoys sports and is an avid Knicks fan.
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