LSelb Sports

LSelb Sports is dedicated to building today's underprivileged youth into tomorrow's leaders.

A Nonprofit Organization in Erie, Pennsylvania, LSelb Sports creates opportunities for growth and positive recreation for youth who otherwise may have none.

Focusing on academically driven students, LSelb Sports provides the necessary tools for youth to succeed educationally, socially, and professionally.

LSelb Sports has provided countless hours of onsite mentoring, self-esteem building, and personal attention meeting needs of clothing, food, and tutoring.

Since 2019, LSelb Sports has coordinated multiple coat/hoodie drives distributing over 300 new coats, hats, gloves, and hoodies to children in need. 

LSelb Sports also presents a “Student Athlete” of the week for kids from all over Erie County. Students must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average. Winners receive a LSelb t-shirt, an interview, and related recognition. 

It’s just something to give back to the kids and make them feel good,” said LSelb Sports’ co-founder Lamont Selby, emphasizing that the academic portion is as important as the athletic accomplishment. People can vote for candidates on Twitter @selb_l . 

Since 2021, LSelb Sports has organized multiple youth basketball camps providing a positive experience, food, and basketballs for over 100 children.

Ultimately, LSelb Sports’ goal is to expand services and provide a safe haven for youth, a place where kids can go to find resources such as food, clothing, tutoring, counseling and time off the streets. 

Lamont Selby (Strong Vincent Class of '93) co-founded LSelb Sports with his best friend and basketball teammate, James Boyd, an IT whiz. From 2006, the pair attempted numerous ways to make a difference for Erie youth. 

Tragically, James was killed by a drunk driver on Dec. 1, 2021. In his memory, LSelb Sports and Lamont have continued outreach, with plans to expand in the future.

Lamont's passion for helping youth is best described in his own words: “I will try to help every kid reach their ultimate, what they want to be in life. I know I can’t reach every kid, but every kid that comes to me broken will be fixed. I want to save everybody.”

Over the years, Lamont became increasingly troubled by the scarcity of resources available to Erie youth. Today, he recognizes many of the same issues still prevalent in the city as when he was growing up, especially gun violence. Lamont believes that sports can be an avenue to address problems such problems.

Early on, Lamont was involved in coaching youth football, finding that many of his players were from struggling single-parent households. He has driven players to games and has mentored them at every opportunity. 

Lamont has earned certifications with AFPA, the American Fitness Professionals and Associates, and NFPT, the National Federation of Professional Trainers. In 2002, he graduated from Great Lakes Institute of Technology as a Medical Assistant. He has developed his own personal fitness training regimens and has coached hundreds of student athletes and others.

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