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Marlon Parmer

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President & Founder | Marathon Basketball Academy

Passion To Succeed

My Experience, My Passion

The world of sports is full of fierce competition, and you are going to want the best trainer in your corner. My name is Marlon Parmer and I have played with and against numerous talented athletes, including some of the biggest names. I played professionally in the NBA, NBA Summer Leagues and Mini Camps (Timberwolves, Bulls, Warriors, and Heat), overseas in France, Israel, Poland, Estonia, Venezuela, Saudia Arabia, and Qatar; and Continental Basketball Association (Sioux Falls Skyforce, Yakima Sun Kings, and Rockford Lightning). 

Basketball Chronology

Professional Consulting & Training Career

Professional Playing Career

Collegiate Career

High School Career

  • 2023: NBA Phoenix Suns - Pre-draft Camp Workout Trainer

  • 2022: BIG3 Pre-draft Talent Evaluations

  • 2019 - Present: Marathon Basketball Academy - Trainer and Consultant to Families and Coaches throughout the Phoenix Valley

  • 2008-09: Colorado 14ers (NBA D-League) 15.0 ppg, 9.0 apg, 2.0 spg

  • 2008: Al Ittihad (Saudi Premier League) (35 games): 29.0 ppg, 11.0 apg

  • 2007: BC Kalev/Cramo (Estonia - KML) (17 games): 17.0 ppg, 8.0 apg, 6.0 rpg 

  • 2007: Guaros De Lara (Venezuela - LPB) (13 games): 23.5 ppg, 8.7 apg, 4.2 rpg, 2.5 spg

  • 2006: Israel Bnei Hashron Club: (15 games) 23 ppg; 9 assists 

  • 2006-2007: Qatar Club (Qatar - D1, 1T) (21 games): 28.3 ppg, 8.7 apg, 2.5spg

  • 2005: Rockford Lightning (CBA, 1T); (44 games): *20.9 ppg, 10.0 apg, 4.4 ppg, 1.5 spg

  • 2005: Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA)

  • 2005: (July) Southern California Summer Pro League; (Miami Heat

  • 2005: Chicago Bulls NBA Mini-camp

  • 2004-2005: Yakima Sun Kings (CBA, 1T) (22 games): 24.0 ppg, 11.0 apg, 3.6 rpg, 1.56 spg

  • 2004, 2003: Southern California Summer Pro League (Golden State Warriors)

  • 2004: Florence Flyers (USBL, 1T) (24 games): 18.8 ppg, 8.1 apg, 4.2 rpg, 1.8 spg

  • 2003: Drafted by Sioux Fall Skyforce (NBA D-League)

  • 2003: Portsmouth Pre-NBA Draft Invitational Tournament

  • 2003: Chicago NBA Combine

  • 2002-2003: Kentucky Wesleyan (NCAA-II)

  • 2002: Kentucky Wesleyan (NCAA-II) Led team in scoring and assists - 20 ppg, 9.5 apg

  • 2001-2002: New Mexico (NCAA) 15 ppg, 7.2 apg, 5.4 rpg

  • 2000-2001: New Mexico (NCAA): 11.4 ppg, 5.3 apg, 4.1 rpg

  • 1999-2000: New Mexico (NCAA)

  • 1995-1999: Los Angeles, CA/Verbum Dei High School: 28 ppg, 9 apg

  • 1998, 1999: Los Angeles, CA/Verbum Dei High School - Back-to-back CIF Titles

  • 1998, 1999: Los Angeles, CA/Verbum Dei High School - Back-to-back California High School State Championships 

Awards & Achievements

Professional Consulting & Training Career

  • 2009: Awarded Kentucky Wesleyan All-Century & All-Decade Teams 

  • 2008: Saudia Arabia Cup Winner

  • 2008: Saudia Arabia League MVP & Champion

  • 2007: Qatar Player of the Year

  • 2007: Qatar Emir Cup Winner

  • 2006: Israel Cup Winner

  • 2006: Second Team All Israel League

  • 2006: Asia-Basket Asian Club Championships 1st Team & Best Guard

  • 2006: CBA Player of the Year

  • 2006: All CBA 1st Team

  • 2006, 2005: CBA All-Star Game

  • 2004, 2005: Led the CBA in scoring & assists

  • 2003: Portsmouth Invitational Championship (Led Camp in Assists)

  • 2003: NCAA-II Player of the Year

  • 2003: Great Lakes Conference Player of the Year; Midwest Regional Player of the Year

  • 2003: Six-time player of the week (four consecutive) NCAA-II

  • 2003: Kentucky Wesleyan, Broke School Single Season Assists Record

  • 2002: Led the Mountain West Conference in assists

  • 2002: Preseason All-Conference First Team

  • 2001: Led the Mountain West Conference in assists

  • 1999: California - John Wooden High School Player of the Year Award

Matty Ice aka Matt S

I love the way that you coach and I enjoy working out with you. You are a very special coach to me and it means a lot how much you care about us. Thank you for being the most passionate coach and always giving me advice. 

Mr Double Double aka Hunter

Thank you for training me and making me a lot better.

Eazy-E aka Ethan

Thank you for making me a better basketball player and being a role model for me.

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