Meet The Team
Our Board of Directors is made up of professionals from a variety of background and experiences, who are dedicated to the organization’s mission. The Board members are leaders who strive to support and promote excellence in our service. Board members are responsible for overseeing the formulation and evaluation of policies, establishing service levels, and approving expenditures. Each member equally believes in the increase of youth sports participation and the healthy development of young athletes.
Executive Director
Malik Wilds
Executive Director
Coach Malik Wilds founded Momentum Youth Sports Training to combat childhood obesity through the power of sports. Growing up in a low-income community, Malik witnessed firsthand the effects of unhealthy eating habits and lack of physical activity on children in his neighborhood. Determined to make a difference, he combined his 40 years of sports experience with his desire to help others and created an organization that is committed to instilling healthy habits in children from a young age. Our programs not only promote healthy eating and athletics but also teach kids valuable life skills such as teamwork, discipline, and goal-setting. Partnerships with local schools, community centers, and sports organizations allow us to maximize our impact on the lives of young people and helping them lead longer, healthier, and happier lives.
Board of Directors
Jessica Carter
Director
Jessica Carter is an alumnus of Saint Mary’s Academy (BLUE TIE). She is a proud member of IBEW Local 11. She is currently pursuing a degree in Social Justice. She has a passion for working with children. She lives by the words of Audrey Hepburn * Nothing is impossible. Even the word itself says, ‘I’m possible!’”
Dr. Tony Dixon
Director
Dr. Tony R. Dixon is a distinguished Learning Organizational Development Leader with a background in leadership development, employee engagement, and performance management. Dr. Dixon has a proven track record in driving organizational change and fostering talent growth.
Cicero Salmon
Director
Cicero Salmon III holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lehigh University and an MBA from the University of Redlands. Cicero has years of youth experience having worked for The Princeton Review. He is currently the president of the Covina Sunrise Rotary and Vice President of The City of Covina’s Parks and Recreation Commission.
Kristen Lu
Director
Kristen Lu graduated Summa Cum Laude from Cal. State Fullerton with a BS in Kinesiology. She was a four-year letterman and co-captain of her high school basketball team. Her passion is supporting and encouraging young athletes to teach them to be healthy and fit students. In her spare time, Kristen enjoys photography and volunteering at the local food banks.
Calvin Grayson
Director
Coach Calvin Grayson began his youth coaching career in 1999, while at UC Davis. He is currently the 7th and 8th-grade head basketball coach at Valley View Charter School in El Dorado Hills, CA. Coach Cal is committed to helping young athletes achieve their fitness goals through hard work and practice.
Dr. Edward William
Director
Dr. Edward William is a distinguished scientist and registered professional engineer. He earned his BS from Arizona State University and his MS and PhD from the University of Idaho. He is committed to ethical research, mentoring young engineers, and actively participates in scientific organizations and advisory boards.
