Meet The Staff

Marcus Tilghman Sr. has lived in the sunny Gulf Coast of Florida for 25 Years.  Committed to activism in our community, Marcus has dedicated his entire professional career to helping develop aspiring athletes and inspiring individuals of all age ranges to live healthier lifestyles.  As team owner Marcus brings that spirit to the Lions! "Make no mistake, we are here to win games, but our top mission is to present an opportunity to the Youth of our community to prosper alongside their role models.  And I can't think of a better way to do that than the game of Basketball."  

Shelli Freeland Eddie a former city mayor and vice mayor joins this organization to build the community. Through various ways from economics, youth development, community involvement and more. Also as a lawyer in our community helping as many people as possible with a various range of cases in different areas in law. With a strong commitment to this organization and the tourist and economic values that the Lions bring to our community." What the gulf Coast Sports Group and the Gulf Coast Lions are bringing to the communities is great and up lifting and I personally am excited to be a part of it!"

With 6 plus years in management of sports, business  and financial management. Kobe Johnson is a great addition to the Gulf Coast Lions organization. Involve with sports and youth over the past 10 years his goals are to help our youth as well as help our team grow. Manage our team with the right set of skills.

Pastor Shannon Gilbert committed to the youth of the world as a mentor. Driven by the high almighty Shannon guide an assist young men as well as women. Also a successful business man with multiple endeavors he is also committed to the Gulf Coast Lions.