The Power were far and away the best team in the MBL during the regular season. Boasting an average margin of victory of 19 points, Mount Vernon cruised with a 9-0 record.

When pointing to the team's success during the regular season, one can often credit its wide range of All-Northeast performers. However, very rarely do the fingers get pointed at the executives that bring the team together.

(11-13-21) Mount Vernon Power celebrate 110-92 win over Crotona Hawks/ mvpowerr.com

That’s where the team's Chief Executive Officer and President, ShaVon Wright comes in. The power behind the Power lies in someone who, management-wise, has touched every part of the sport. And in the process, led this Power team and staff with a top national ranking.

Early on, Wright had a foundation that allowed him to dive headfirst into sports management. The Mercy College alum utilized speech and communication (SPCM) classes that allowed him to express his thoughts in persuasive manners.

A 2019-20 course on the subject featured Wright breaking down the experience, risks and rewards of a college student-athlete as a way to determine whether potential athletes should go down the route. The almost four-minute speech included NCAA revenue, and coaching salaries, among other topics that give the full scope of college sports.

From 2015-2021, Wright spent his time not only absorbing the tips and tricks of the sports management world but in the professional ranks as well. During that time frame, Wright attended both CUNY Bronx Community College and the aforementioned Mercy College.

His outside experience came in being a management consultant with Aspire Sports Management Limited and even an NBA/FIBA agent in Mack Sports Group, making him among the youngest professionals in the field.

Marketing-wise, the Flames managed to snag a sponsorship with transit juggernaut, Uber. On the court, the results spoke just as loud with a top-10 ABA finish as well as two rings (two each with its youth and adult divisions) during Wright’s tenure. Two years after departing the Flames in 2018, Wright became Owner and President of the Power, directing all of its sports and business operations.

As previously mentioned, the Flames are coming off an undefeated regular season, thanks to Wright’s leadership. But as John C. Maxwell once said, “a leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.”

Wright leads a team that includes Malik Branch as Director of Marketing and Community Relations, and Dr. Adrian Wilkins, General Manager among other executives. Most of all, Wright pays it forward. September will mark one year since Wright was named VCASE coordinator at Westchester Community College. Doesn’t sound related to sports management? Think again.

Wright works to support student-athletes in their academic successes, to not only get the job done on the court but off it to be able to transfer to four-year schools. Not to mention when he was with Mack Sports Group, worked to set up camps for youth in Germany and Italy.

Wright is not a one-trick pony by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, is only continuing to add to his legacy with his various roles. This fall, Wright looks to add a sports reporter to the Power’s successful team as it looks to grow to new heights.

When mentioning the powerhouse that is the Mount Vernon Power, be sure to always attach the name, ShaVon Wright.