Cedrick Harris
Develop the Player. Build the Person. Create the Competitor.
With 20+ years of experience in baseball coaching, player development, scouting, and mentorship, Cedrick brings a championship mindset and professional expertise to developing the next generation of athletes.
- 2-Time LSU National Champion
Competed under legendary head coach Skip Bertman at Louisiana State University.
- MLB Draft Selection
Selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks; played professionally with the Diamondbacks and Milwaukee Brewers.
- Former Texas Rangers Associate Scout
Evaluated emerging talent and provided professional-level player assessments.
- USA Baseball Invitational Coach
Assistant Coach at elite USA Baseball Invitational events, 2024–2026.
- 20+ Years of Player Development
Coached and mentored athletes in youth, high school, travel, collegiate, and professional baseball.
- Building Champions On and Off the Field
Develops confident leaders who show discipline, character, resilience, and accountability.
- Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
BeLikeCJ Foundation
Marie Ferdinand-Harris
Inspiring Excellence. Developing Leaders. Creating Lasting Impact.
An Olympic gold medalist, 12-year WNBA veteran, and three-time WNBA All-Star whose career reflects excellence in basketball, leadership, and athlete development.
- WNBA Veteran & 3-Time All-Star
Competed at the highest levels of professional basketball, including seven years in the EuroLeague.
- Olympic Gold Medalist & LSU Hall of Famer
Kodak All-American, SEC Great, and inducted into the LSU Hall of Fame.
- Harvard Business School × NBA: Athlete Crossover Program
Selected for the Athlete Crossover Program, a partnership between Harvard Business School and the NBA. Completed the program and earned a Business Management Certificate.
- Basketball Operations & Sports Business
Selected for the NBA Future Basketball Operations Stars (FBOS) Program; Fanatics Athlete Immersion Program through USC Marshall and Annenberg.
- Athlete Development & Mentorship
Has mentored elite basketball talent, including Stephon Castle, in skills, confidence, leadership, and professional readiness.
- Student-Athlete Development Speaker
Empowers athletes through leadership, career readiness, personal branding, and preparing for life beyond sports.
- Co-Founder & Executive Director
BeLikeCJ Foundation: basketball, education, leadership, scholarships, character development, and community impact.