ABOUT US

East Metro Sports is more than just a sports facility. We are here to build a dynamic community.

One that the each and every person, participant or not, can be proud of. We want to use sports as a way to impress and improve upon the lives of our youth and their families. Give them a safe place to go and work towards becoming great in whatever it is that they want to be great in. After home and school, it’s often athletic fields and facilities that become the “third place” for so many kids. As such, we take our responsibility in this community very seriously.

The founder of East Metro Sports, LLC and East Metro Sports Foundation, Montilia "Monni" Tripp, has volunteered his time as a Basketball and Softball coach in the East Metro community for 8 of the past 11 years. He has taught many of the kids in the community in middle school, where at Clements Middle he was a 6th grade Math teacher for 5 years (2014-2019). Also, while serving as a teacher, he also served as the head boys basketball coach (overall record 52-8) for the past 4 years, head boys and girls track coach for three years, and assistant football coach for three years as well. Coach Tripp, as he is affectionately called, decided that he could help this community more with East Metro Sports than as a teacher. He believes that our youth need more help with their education outside of school and home and vows to be that bridge that brings school and home together.

Born in Kaiserslautern, Germany, John Edward is passionate about empowering youth through basketball while introducing them to insights from the tech and stock market world. As the CEO of his company, John combines his leadership skills with a commitment to nurturing young talent, ensuring that his organization thrives while making a positive impact. Although relatively new to coaching, John is dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of the game, believing that these essential skills have often been overlooked in modern training. With nearly 20 years of experience as a Network Engineer and a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Management, he possesses a keen eye for detail. This allows him to identify the small adjustments that can lead to significant improvements in player performance. John’s effective leadership as CEO stems from his ability to inspire and motivate his team, fostering a culture of growth and excellence. Growing up in Florida and Alabama, he has always drawn inspiration from sports in various forms. He looks forward to sharing his experiences with young athletes, illustrating how the skills they develop on the court can translate into success in both business and life.