Meet The Team

Director of programming, operations and Athletics

William Hayes - President Chair

William Hayes is a successful entrepreneur and owner of Hayes Sports Performance, Hayes Hustle Podcast LLC, Hayes Sports Equipment Rentals LLC, and Off-season Training Academy LLC. He is also a co-owner of Bridge City Athletics Club. William has a double major in Business Marketing and Criminal Justice, as well as a minor in African American History from Portland State University. To contact William, you can email him at coachwillhayes@gmail.com or will.hayes@bridgecityfam.com, or call him at 971-400-8351. Virtual appointments are available appointment only.

William Hayes-Director of programming, operations and Athletics

Gender: Male/He

Ethnicity: Black/African American
Elementary/Middle School: Woodlawn Elementary, Whitaker Middle School
High School: Grant High School
University: Portland State University( Business marketing, Criminal justice, African American History) Double Major and Minor studies.
Occupation: Entrepreneur- Hayes Sports Performance(owner), Hayes Hustle Podcast LLC(host), Hayes Sports Equipment rentals LLC, Off-season training academy LLC(owner), co-owner Bridge City Athletics club
Contact: coachwillhayes@gmail.com will.hayes@bridgecityfam.com 971-400-8351
Virtual : Provided by appointment only

Director of resources and outreach services

Rodney Akins - Vice President Chair

R. Akins is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, who has co-founded BC F.A.M. and co-owns Bridge City Athletics. He is also a licensed insurance agent. With a strong background in marketing and community outreach, R. Akins is deeply committed to mentoring programs and helping others achieve their goals. To schedule a virtual meeting with him, please contact him at r.akins@bridgecityfam.com or 503-610-6085. Please note that virtual meetings are available by appointment only.

Director of Marketing, mentor programs, community outreach

Gender: Male/he
Ethnicity: Black/African American

High School: Moanalua High School, Honolulu Hawaii
University: University of Maryland (US. Army) Vilseck, Germany,
Occupation: Entrepreneur | Co-Founder BC F.A.M., Co-Owner Bridge Cith Athletics, Licensed Insurance Agent
Contact: r.akins@bridgecityfam.com
Work Mobile: 503-610-6085
Virtual Meetings: Provided by appointment only

Meet Our Facilitators

***All facilitators may be contacted outside of formal meeting times***

Youth/Teen traumatic childhood specialist

Monnie Spears

Information:

Monnie Spears-Youth/Teen traumatic childhood specialist
Age: 22
Gender: Female/Her
Ethnicity: African American/Black
Middle school: Happy Valley Middle school
High School: Clackamas High School
University: Weber State University
Bachelor's degree: Psychology and Youth Care Specialist
Masters degree: Sociology
Occupation: Central Catholic Track and Field coach
Contact: spearsmonnie@gmail.com 503-328-4101
Zoom link: provided by appointment only

Youth Development Specialist

Bryce Clifton

Duties also include Peer mentoring, wellness and life coaching

Information:

Age: 28

Gender: Male/He
Ethnicity: African American/Black
Middle school: Rock Creek Middle school
High School: Clackamas High School
College:
Occupation: ESL instructor South Salem school district, South Salem High school Basketball coach
Contact: bryceclifton23@yahoo.com 503-875-4151
Zoom Link: Provided by appointment only

Youth Development Specialist

Kalani Hayes

Duties also include Peer mentoring, wellness and life coaching

Information:

Age: 21

Gender: Female/Her
Ethnicity: African American/Hawaiian
Middle school: Rock Creek Middle
High School: Clackamas High School
University: Sacramento State University
Occupation: Current Division 1 student athlete
Contact: kjlhayes@gmail.com 971-400-5973
Zoom Link: Provided by appointment only

Youth Development Specialist

Lopaka Searle

Duties also include Entrepreneur skills development and instruction

Information:

Age: 30

Gender: Male/He
Ethnicity: Hawaiian, Pacific Islander
Middle school:
High School: Clackamas High School
University; Portland State University
Bachelor's degree: Entrepreneurial studies
Occupation: Driver/Loader & Rough Riders 16u club Softball coach
Contact: laksearle@gmail.com 971-645-8437
Zoom Link: provided by appointment only

Youth Development Specialist

Marquese Hayes

Duties also include Peer mentoring, wellness and life coaching.

Information:

Age: 28

Gender: Male/He
Ethnicity: African American/Hawaiian
Middle School: Parkrose middle school
High School: Clackamas High school
University: Portland State University
Occupation: Booking Agent-Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited models and talent
Contact: moebhayes@gmail.com 971-263-9379
Zoom Link: Provided by appointment only

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