Biography

The Nassau Pride is a professional basketball team based in Nassau County, Florida. The Pride competes in the American Basketball Association as a member of the league's Southeast Region.

Founded by Darrin Eakins and Dr. Jeremy Coleman, the mission of the Nassau Pride is to provide a new level of sports and entertainment to Nassau County and surrounding Florida communities. The Nassau Pride focuses on strong community involvement through enrichment and development programs. We represent more than 5 of Florida’s northern most cities, bringing together a diverse group of sports fans from around the community, as we are the county’s first professional sports team.

Dr. Jeremy Coleman - Owner / President of Business Operations

Dr. Jeremy Coleman is the Medical Director at UF Health - Yulee. A native of Nassau County, Dr. Coleman received his doctorate from Duke University. Dr. Coleman specializes in family health and sports medicine. As the Medical Director, Dr. Coleman has established everlasting community ties through medical care and philanthropy. Dr. Coleman volunteers as the team Physician at Yulee High School and West Nassau High School. He leads all business operations for the Nassau Pride and was instrumental in bringing the team to Nassau County; its first professional sports team. 

Darrin C. Eakins - Owner / President of Basketball Operations

Darrin Eakins is the Owner of Golden Age Innovations and and President of the DuBlasé Foundation in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Eakins is a graduate of Florida A&M University. It was there where he discovered his passion for business and sports entertainment. Mr. Eakins is a former athlete and Basketball Coach with ties throughout the collegiate and professional sports industry. Leading all basketball operations for the Nassau Pride, Mr. Eakins drives a robust business model that is exclusively essential to the team’s growth and success.  

Flossie C. Eakins - General Manager

A native of Kingsland, Georgia and retired Accounting Officer for the United States Navy, Commander Navy Region Southeast. Mrs. Eakins serves as the General Manager of the Nassau Pride. She is a graduate of Jones Business College where she earned a bachelors in Accounting. Mrs. Eakins continued her studies at the United States Air Force Financial Management and Comptroller School. Mrs. Eakins brings a wealth of knowlege and leadership to the Pride. Mrs. Eakins is excited to join the Nassau Pride, and take the organization to higher heights.  

Andrea Peterson - Director of Game Day Operations  

Danielle Palmer - Game Day Manager

Cory Palmer - Game Day Manager

Joe Dardy - Sports Media Relations Coordinator

DJ Savage & Dynamic Sounds - Director of Game Day Entertainment