Rollan A. Roberts II, MBA

Rollan grew up in the mountains of West Virginia. He grew up in a poverty stricken environment with poor quality of thinking all around him. He decided early on that his reality did not equal his destiny. With an unwavering commitment and determination to excellence, Rollan graduated college with his Bachelor’s degree in 5 semesters while working full time jobs to pay his own way! After finishing up his first year of college at 19 years of age, he purchased his first home. Nine months later, he owned 7 properties representing 30 units worth $1.2 million. He ended up losing it all before battling his way back to enjoy years of success in corporate America and started several successful companies. Today, Rollan is known as “The Dream Builder” and invests his time as an inspirational speaker, author, business owner, thought leader, TV personality, and business consultant. Some notable accomplishments are as follows: - Holds an MBA from Liberty University - Ten years of senior level executive management experience - Author of Born to be Rich – available in bookstores worldwide - Author of Born to Dream – available in bookstores worldwide - Founder and CEO iDream – a Leadership Training System - Served on the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement of NW Florida - Served on the Leadership Council of Covenant Hospice - Contributes to Economic Development Councils of multiple communities

Have designed and delivered technological solutions to a variety of industry sectors for almost thirty years.

My most recent venture has been a web-based service (www.mAnagr.com) focused on the needs of managers of grassroots football (soccer) teams.  It enables them to administer squads and facilitates communication with players and officials via email or SMS, allowing matches to be arranged, planned and reported more easily.  Season’s statistics are then compiled, and end of season memorabilia offered by the company. 

The service is offered free of charge; revenue is generated via advertising and an on-line shop selling items team managers typically require (e.g. football kit, teamwear, own-branded footballs, training equipment and end-of-season trophies). 

Since the service’s launch in September 2006, formal support has been obtained from six County FAs and from the PFA and has attracted user registrations from each of the continents. 

The following might give some idea as to our ethos:

Let Children Play
They stand on the field with their hearts beating fast
The whistle has blown, the die has been cast.
Mum & Dad cannot help, they stand all alone
A goal at this moment would send the team home.
A ball near their feet, they kick and it misses
There's a moan from the crowd,
some boos and some hisses
A thoughtless voice cries 'take off the bum'
Tears fill their eyes, it's no longer fun.
If you have ever been tempted to shout or to groan
Just think, it's a child who stands all alone
So open your heart and give them a break
It's moments like this that players you make.
Keep this in mind, please do not forget
They are only children, they're not adults yet!

Anon

Favourite colour: BLUE

There are only 10 types of people in this world - those who understand the binary system and those that don't.