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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWe are a new men\u2019s semi-pro basketball team in Polk County. Formally known as the Lakeland Royals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are associated with the Florida Basketball Association (FBA) under the direction of Mark King (owner of the Florida Flight) and Greg Kite (two-time NBA Champion and Commissioner of the FBA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Much like the FBA, we believe in providing an opportunity for young men to continue to build their platform as professional athletes and excel in their basketball careers. We believe in building, guiding, and developing our athletes to be more than just athletes but to be leaders in their communities. As a team we are more than just another basketball team, we are a team of professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Together we will make history as not only a new team but as the first female-owned basketball team in the FBA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meet Our Owner and Our Coaching Staff<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Polk County Royals has the honor of being the first female-owned team in the FBA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is under the direction of Amy Rhodes that we have this opportunity to be a part of history. Ms. Rhodes is a former pro athlete herself and has since gone on to coach basketball at both the middle and high school levels. She believes in providing opportunities to athletes who have been looked over by other coaches and programs. She believes it is necessary to build up, guide, mentor, and lead the future athletes of tomorrow to be more than just athletes but as individuals who are leading and impacting their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contact: alrhodes@polkcountyroyals.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Polk County Royals will be announcing our new head coach shortly<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Game Information: Tickets are $15, kids under 5 are free, Military and First responders $10 with ID and season tickets available at all home games<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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