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Pro Men's League | Ages 18-44

Hawthorne, FL Calling All Surrounding Areas

WE ARE
HAWTHORNE

Join the storm. The official home of the Hawthorne Hurricane professional men's basketball team. Fast breaks, high flying action, and pure dedication.

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The Newest Addition

Welcome to
Hawthorne

The Hawthorne Hurricane is proud to be the newest men's professional basketball franchise in the American Basketball Association (ABA). Rooted right here in Hawthorne, Florida, we are bringing high-octane, fast-paced ABA basketball to our community.

We are more than just a team on the court. We are a community-driven organization dedicated to athletic excellence, local economic empowerment, and providing unforgettable entertainment.

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DRIVING THE STORM

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Leadership

FRONT OFFICE

Meet the visionaries directing the storm. The Hawthorne Hurricane leadership team brings a wealth of experience, discipline, and passion to the American Basketball Association.

Jasmine McLaurin

Jasmine Lanez McLaurin

Owner

A Hawthorne native and military veteran, McLaurin brings a formidable background in military logistics, communication, and intensive business operations, finance, and insurance expertise.

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Janez Wade

Athletic Director

A former athlete, licensed medical nurse, and Hawthorne native, Wade steers overall sports system infrastructure, compliance metrics, player wellness programs, and team health criteria.

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Macauley Johnson

Macauley Johnson

Head Coach

A military veteran and dedicated member of the community, Johnson brings discipline, strategic leadership, and a deep passion for the game to the Hawthorne Hurricane sideline.

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Sam Walker, III

Assistant Head Coach

Deeply grounded in the community, Walker serves as the respected Head Coach of Hawthorne Youth Sports. He brings unmatched local knowledge and bridges the gap to the pros.

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Dejon Grandberry

Team Manager

Oversees structural team logistics, day-to-day coordination, uniform and equipment supply tracks, and essential operational administration support lines for active court rosters.

Kendrick Fillyaw

Team Captain

Drives on-court locker room morale, implements real-time coach playbook adaptations, and maintains complete player-led execution and competitive accountability lines.

Ecosystem Platform Strategy

Community Empowerment Program

We are not just basketball. We are changing lives.

Prepared families. Stronger neighborhoods. More options for the community.

Why this program exists

Platform Power

The Hurricane platform can be used to bring practical education and resources directly to families.

Crisis Avoidance

Many people do not know they need help until a crisis happens.

Proactive Guardrails

Families need protection before problems become expensive.

Tactical Competence

Adults need income options and practical skills, not just encouragement.

Enterprise Resilience

Small businesses need access to education, support, and community connections.

The Big Idea:

Sports as a Service Platform

The team can be a trusted bridge between people and resources.

Mission

To use the Hawthorne Hurricane platform to educate, connect, and empower families, individuals, small businesses, veterans, seniors, and community organizations with resources that strengthen everyday life.

Vision

A stronger Hawthorne community where people are better informed, better protected, better connected, and better prepared to create more options for their families.

Core Promise

The program helps bring people, partners, and resources together through the reach and energy of Hurricane basketball.

Five pillars of community empowerment

Each pillar can become a presentation, workshop, game-night theme, or partner initiative.

1

Family Protection

Legal awareness, identity protection, documents, and preparation before emergencies.

2

Financial & Income Education

Practical conversations around extra income, budgeting, and new options.

3

Work From Anywhere Exposure

Technology, entrepreneurship, flexible work, and personal growth.

4

Resource Connection

Churches, nonprofits, small businesses, mentors, veterans groups, and service providers.

5

Leadership & Personal Development

Discipline, confidence, communication, accountability, and purpose.

Who the program serves

Families & single parents
Veterans & military families
Seniors and caregivers
Small business owners
Churches and ministries
Neighborhood groups
Unemployed or underemployed adults
Nonprofits and community leaders
Community empowerment works when people see themselves in the invitation.

Signature outreach events

Community Empowerment Night Invite families, churches, nonprofits, and neighborhood leaders.
Family Protection Night Education around everyday legal and identity protection needs.
Veterans Empowerment Night Honor service while introducing resources and income options.
Small Business Empowerment Night Support entrepreneurs with education, exposure, and connections.
Faith & Family Night Partner with churches around protection, purpose, and family stability.

Partner strategy

Faith leaders: Host awareness sessions and identify family needs.

Nonprofits: Bring resources, referrals, volunteers, and credibility.

Small businesses: Sponsor events, tables, and community education.

Veterans groups: Connect veterans and families to protection and income conversations.

City & civic leaders: Open doors to neighborhoods, public forums, and trusted networks.

Media voices: Help spread practical stories and event invitations.

Partner message: “We are using basketball to bring families, leaders, and resources together.”

90-day launch plan

Days 1–15 Build the foundation

One-page overview, presentation, partner email, flyer, intake form, event calendar.

Days 16–30 Secure partners

Contact pastors, nonprofits, small businesses, veterans groups, community centers, and city leaders.

Days 31–60 Host first events

Launch a Community Empowerment Night and one workshop-style information session.

Days 61–90 Measure and expand

Track attendance, partner commitments, follow-ups, testimonials, and next event dates.

How it works at a Hurricane game

1. Before tip-off: Partner tables, community resource sign-in, and family information cards.

2. During the game: PA announcements, scoreboard recognition, halftime community spotlight.

3. After the game: Short invitation to a workshop, review session, or next community event.

Simple rule: every event should create education, connection, and next-step conversations.

Success measures

Partners recruited
Families reached
Workshop attendees
Outreach sponsors
Testimonials secured
Resource referrals
Volunteer logging
Repeat events
IMPACT REPORT EACH MONTH

One simple monthly report can help attract more schools, churches, businesses, media, and sponsors later.

Invitation to Partner

The Hawthorne Hurricane Community Empowerment Program is ready to partner with people and organizations that believe stronger families create stronger communities.

Suggested next step: a 15-minute review meeting to discuss the best first event, best partners to invite, and the community needs to address first.
Email Dejon: lockedxndj@gmail.com Email Jasmine: jasmine198429@gmail.com
Corporate Sponsorships

Anchor Your Brand

Align your business with Alachua County's premier sports entertainment franchise. The Hawthorne Hurricane offers scalable, high-visibility partnership packages designed to drive local engagement and brand loyalty.

Proudly Supported By Our Corporate Partners

Gold Sponsor

$1,000

  • Large logo on official team banner
  • Logo prominently placed on team website
  • Official logo placement on team jerseys
  • Logo on seasonal team shirts ($1k per season: pre-season, post-season, and playoffs)
  • Social media recognition all season long
  • Direct mentions at games & live events

Silver Sponsor

$500

  • Custom logo placed on team banner
  • Extended social media profile recognition
  • Official team photo
  • Customized corporate thank-you plaque

Bronze Sponsor

$250

  • Corporate name printed on sponsor banner
  • Targeted social media recognition shoutouts

Fundraising Partner

$100 – $200

  • Business profile listed on team sponsor page
  • Official printed team thank-you certificate

Ready to Partner?

Contact General Manager Janez Wade to lock in your seasonal tier placement for the active campaign framework.

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In the Eye of the Storm

TEAM ROSTER

Meet the active force representing Hawthorne, FL or stake your claim on a spot within the professional arena.

Official Team Personnel

Active Hurricane Roster

Explore full depth charts, up-to-date regular season athletic profiles, live scoring stats, and official team staff records.

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Hurricane Athlete Core

Exclusive Player Benefits

What it means to compete inside the elite professional standard.

Season-Long Housing

Focus completely on building your legacy, not paying rent. Upscale, fully covered home accommodations are prepared for all rostered players throughout the season schedule.

Guaranteed Payment

Your performance and court dedication represent true commercial value. We establish direct legal protections with competitive, reliable paid contracts.

Team Transportation

Travel directly alongside elite operational personnel. Ground travel management, practice transits, and away-game logistics are fully organized and handled by the final front office framework.

Ready to Prove Yourself?

Think you have what it takes to execute at the high-volume professional standard? Secure your assessment slot with the coaching hierarchy today.

Registration Access Fee $75.00 * Non-Refundable. Walk-ins subject to availability.
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