Jim Stroesser

Helped develop the direction of the organization as one of the 4 founding board members by recruiting several new board members (John Sarkisian, Michael Brower and Dana Shertz) from the sports industry and interviewing and hiring NBA HOFer Bill Walton as the new Executive Chairman of the Board.

I helped many entrepreneurial businesses in California with mentorship and guidance including Deuce Brand, Overload Skate Shop, Neptunic, Code Technology and other startups.

SDSI is a Non… Show more

Helped develop the direction of the organization as one of the 4 founding board members by recruiting several new board members (John Sarkisian, Michael Brower and Dana Shertz) from the sports industry and interviewing and hiring NBA HOFer Bill Walton as the new Executive Chairman of the Board.

I helped many entrepreneurial businesses in California with mentorship and guidance including Deuce Brand, Overload Skate Shop, Neptunic, Code Technology and other startups.

SDSI is a Non Profit focused on the Sport and Active Lifestyle industries. Working with Executive Chairman and NBA great Bill Walton, our 100 company membership represents the “Southern California Lifestyle” and includes leading sports and technology brands, Nutrition and Yoga, Surf, Skate, Cycling, Golf and Retail, as well as some of San Diego’s best Service Companies. We focus on relevant and actionable C-level content that benefits our member companies. SDSI’s award winning Accelerator program features a 20 week Mentoring curriculum whose graduates have raised $86 Million and have a 82% success record. For more info go to SDsportinnovators.org
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Personal advisor and mentor to Founder David Corsi helping to develop the number one youth basketball organization in San Diego, CA based on the guiding principles of UCLA legendary coach John Wooden. David’s nonprofit organization teaches basketball skills to play at the highest level including professional but really influences the youth of today to become better adults of tomorrow through the positive teachings of the Bible.

Coach Corsi is now developing the Philippines California… Show more

Personal advisor and mentor to Founder David Corsi helping to develop the number one youth basketball organization in San Diego, CA based on the guiding principles of UCLA legendary coach John Wooden. David’s nonprofit organization teaches basketball skills to play at the highest level including professional but really influences the youth of today to become better adults of tomorrow through the positive teachings of the Bible.

Coach Corsi is now developing the Philippines California Bearcats organization. He is teaching young kids the principles of basketball and life through John Wooden’s pyramid of success program. The program serves as a ministry to provide guidance and hope to those who need it most. Show less

As an owner partner of Cali Strong, we are actively supporting the AR83 Foundation because of the great work they do with the Read with Reed 83 program for the community especially with the Boys and Girls Club of America. NFL HOFer Andre Reed and his partner Theresa Villano have dedicated their lives to helping youth develop a better life through reading and education.

Cali Strong supports all of their fundraising events including the annual golf tournament along with other relevant… Show more

As an owner partner of Cali Strong, we are actively supporting the AR83 Foundation because of the great work they do with the Read with Reed 83 program for the community especially with the Boys and Girls Club of America. NFL HOFer Andre Reed and his partner Theresa Villano have dedicated their lives to helping youth develop a better life through reading and education.

Cali Strong supports all of their fundraising events including the annual golf tournament along with other relevant activities. We provide mentorship and guidance as board advisors to maximize the incredible positive influence they have on the world. Show less

As an owner partner of Cali Strong we are fortunate to assist and support many current and retired NFL players with their youth football camps and charity events. We support the youth football camps for retired San Francisco 49er quarterback Jeff Garcia, current New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Williams and current Las Vegas Raider linebacker Cory Littleton. We support financially and spend active time with the kids at the camps. We love supporting the positive causes that improve the lives of… Show more

As an owner partner of Cali Strong we are fortunate to assist and support many current and retired NFL players with their youth football camps and charity events. We support the youth football camps for retired San Francisco 49er quarterback Jeff Garcia, current New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Williams and current Las Vegas Raider linebacker Cory Littleton. We support financially and spend active time with the kids at the camps. We love supporting the positive causes that improve the lives of kids through sports and in the game of life. Show less

Cali Strong is fortunate to support PGA Tour player Charley Hoffman and this great organization in our hometown of San Diego, CA which helps to raise money and awareness for children's organizations that provide a positive environment to better their future through education, sports and health.

As of 2014, the Charley Hoffman Foundation has donated over 1.3 million dollars to children's charities in San Diego and Las Vegas. Beneficiaries of the Charley Hoffman Foundation are: Cystic… Show more

Cali Strong is fortunate to support PGA Tour player Charley Hoffman and this great organization in our hometown of San Diego, CA which helps to raise money and awareness for children's organizations that provide a positive environment to better their future through education, sports and health.

As of 2014, the Charley Hoffman Foundation has donated over 1.3 million dollars to children's charities in San Diego and Las Vegas. Beneficiaries of the Charley Hoffman Foundation are: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Pro Kids, Blessings in a Backpack, San Diego Junior Golf Association, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and Goodie Two Shoes. Show less

Cali Strong supports Fresh Start through San Diego legend and NFL HOFer Marcus Allen’s annual charity golf tournament.

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts transforms the lives of disadvantaged children and young people with physical deformities caused by birth defects, accidents, abuse, or disease through the gift of reconstructive surgery and related health care services. Our vision is to build a community of volunteers committed to seeing that every child with a physical deformity is given… Show more

Cali Strong supports Fresh Start through San Diego legend and NFL HOFer Marcus Allen’s annual charity golf tournament.

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts transforms the lives of disadvantaged children and young people with physical deformities caused by birth defects, accidents, abuse, or disease through the gift of reconstructive surgery and related health care services. Our vision is to build a community of volunteers committed to seeing that every child with a physical deformity is given the opportunity to have a positive self-image, thereby enriching the lives of both the receiver and giver. Show less

Provide hands-on assistance to NBA star Norman Powell, his mother Sharon and his family to support the local community giveback efforts especially in East San Diego. Provide help getting donors, celebrities and the media involved to raise monies to help struggling kids and families in the community. Our brand Cali Strong provides many free products for the Powell family charitable events including Special Needs Kids Christmas celebration at Lincoln HS, homeless youth at Lincoln HS and youth… Show more

Provide hands-on assistance to NBA star Norman Powell, his mother Sharon and his family to support the local community giveback efforts especially in East San Diego. Provide help getting donors, celebrities and the media involved to raise monies to help struggling kids and families in the community. Our brand Cali Strong provides many free products for the Powell family charitable events including Special Needs Kids Christmas celebration at Lincoln HS, homeless youth at Lincoln HS and youth basketball camps for children in need.

The Powell’s have been donating their time and money for many years to provide a hand-up to many people in need. The Foundation formalizes their support and provides an opportunity for additional support from celebrities and business donors to directly impact the local market and beyond San Diego. Show less

Asked to be a board director for the West Coast organization in 2008 to support the families of the Naval Special Warfare community. Besides being a financial donor I connected the Foundation with key sports brands including Nike, Oakley and Callaway Golf.