CONTACT INFO:

28545 Thornapple Dr, Ste 203

Southfield, MI 48034

Phone: 248-355-5349

Email: mophillips@turningpointnation.org

Mo Phillips is working on his events schedule for 2008. He will have several programs going on throughout the year.He will be announcing his programs soon, so please check for updated information on his events calendar.

LINKS:

Events Calendar

MO PHILLIPS

    Maurice 'Mo' Phillips, Jr. is currently head coach for the U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Basketball Men's Team. Prior to its dissolution in January 2004, Mo held a magagerial position at Kids "R" Us. His prior work experience also includes durable medical equipment sales/management and property management. Mo has been active in the National Wheelchair Basketbal Association (NWBA) for over 30 years - 25 years as a player and in a coaching capacity since 1998.

    At a grass roots level, Mo has been a mentor to many young players over the years, particularly those growing up in his home state of Michigan. Mo worked with Winners on Wheels, an organization to promote sports, education and activity, working directly with children with disablities. He has worked with local physicians and physical therapists to promote the visibility and participation in wheelchair sports. Mo also played an instrumental role in the administrative responsibilities (President and Vice President) of the Detroit Sparks Wheelchair Basketball Association, leading to the team's re-emergence into the national tournament in 1989.

    Mo has been involed with the U.S. Men's Team since 1997 when he served on the US Team Selection Committee, and has served in a coaching role since 1999.

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