In Memory of Coach Marlon Lee
A Legacy That Lives Beyond the Game
As a coaching community, we are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our colleague and dear friend, Coach Marlon Lee. Coach Lee wasn’t just a coach; he was a father figure to many, a motivator to his players, and a true teammate to those of us who had the privilege of coaching alongside him. His impact was far-reaching, and his absence leaves a hole in the hearts of everyone who knew him.
Our Goal
In honor of Coach Lee’s legacy, his fellow basketball coaches are coming together to raise funds for a memorial donation to Smith Collins Park in Smithfield, NC.
This park holds a special place in our hearts and in Marlon’s story, where he championed a fun and safe space in the community he served and loved so much. All donations will be gifted directly to Smith Collins Park to support the work Marlon pushed forward.
How You Can Help
Whether you knew Coach Lee personally or are just moved by his legacy, we invite you to join us in honoring his life.
Your donation, no matter the amount, will contribute to something meaningful and lasting in his name.
About the Organizers
We are a team of coaches and friends who worked alongside Marlon. This fundraiser is organized on behalf of all those whose lives he touched—teammates, students, and the larger basketball family he loved so much.
️ Remembering Coach Lee
If you have a favorite memory, photo, or tribute you’d like to share, please post it in the comments. We’ll collect all stories and reflections to share with his family and community.
Thank you for standing tall with us as we honor an incredible man whose legacy will never be forgotten.
With gratitude,
His Women’s Basketball Coaching Community ❤️
