President/CEO at CA Sports
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- Current
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- Philanthropist at Diversified Sports Management Group Incorporated
- Head Coach at Minnesota Valley Wolfpack
- President/CEO at CA Sports
- Education
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- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- Industry
- Sports
- Websites
Melvin Ferguson’s Summary
Mr. Melvin Ferguson, the President and CEO of blue chip corporation CA Sports, was born in the Bahamas on an island with a native population numbering fewer than 150 persons. Since then, Melvin Ferguson has risen from his modest beginnings to become one of the most important and recognized athletes involved in youth sports today.
Ferguson is a champion for youth organizations and in charitable giving, and through his company, Diversified Sports Management Group Incorporated, Melvin Ferguson has channeled millions of dollars to at-risk youth, providing them with essential educational and developmental opportunities through various sports activities, educational instruction, and spiritual enrichment programs.
Although Melvin Ferguson was named the nation’s best defensive football player to come out of the state of Florida in 1981, the former 2nd Team All-Big Ten college football athlete prefers to stay out of the lime light these days, helping other future athletes realize their dreams through his volunteer work. Melvin Ferguson is passionate about helping young athletes succeed in life and supports a number of local, national, and international philanthropic foundations that focus on helping young people.
Melvin Ferguson’s favorite charitable organizations include Fellowship of Christian Athletes, University of Minnesota Scholarship Fund, Police Athletic League (PAL), and Commonwealth American Football League (CAFL). Ferguson also frequently volunteers at As One Foundation, where he uses his experience as an athlete and head coach to meet, evaluate, and train promising young athletes, helping them succeed personally and in their sport.
Melvin Ferguson’s Experience
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Philanthropist
Diversified Sports Management Group Incorporated
(Sports industry)
August 2008 — Present (1 year)
Assists hundreds of young men and women achieve their athletic dreams.
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Head Coach
Minnesota Valley Wolfpack
(Sports industry)
February 2004 — Present (5 years 6 months)
As Head Coach, Mel Ferguson is responsible for the day to day operation of the team, which includes but are not limited to coaching, recruiting, scheduling, budget, promoting and marketing.
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President/CEO
CA Sports
(Sports industry)
February 1987 — Present (22 years 6 months)
CA Sports is one of the nations #1 sports and Entertainment Company, with investment in amateur sports organization throughout the United States and the Bahamas. Melvin Ferguson oversees a multi-million dollar corporation that encompasses elite athletes from the United States and the Bahamas.
Melvin Ferguson’s Education
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA , Communication, Criminal Justice , 1981 — 1985
2nd Team All-Big Ten Football William Scholar
- Activities and Societies:
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Football, and Track
Additional Information
Melvin Ferguson’s Websites:
Melvin Ferguson’s Interests:
Sports and Coaching, Reading, Fishing, Flying, and any type physical activities,
Melvin Ferguson’s Groups:
American Pilot and Air Craft Owner Association, American Coaches Association
Melvin Ferguson’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
