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Jamal Gross

Overview​

Jamal Gross is associated with Texas Sports Academy (TSA). Jason Applebaum considers him a key figure for insights on building a sports-focused school, similar to the IMG Academy model. He has reportedly been thinking about how to evolve TSA into more of an IMG-type model.

Key Information (from 2025-05-23 transcript with Tim Joo & Jason Applebaum)​

  • Jason Applebaum highly recommends Tim Joo speak with Jamal Gross regarding the IMG-style sports school concept.
  • Believed to have valuable insights into setting up such a program, particularly regarding coaching staff and athletic program development.
  • TSA has impressive coaching staff with backgrounds in professional sports (ex-MLB, ex-NFL, ex-NBA, ex-college champions).
  • A challenge for TSA is that they don't currently have teams competing against other schools.
  • Jamal is reportedly considering how to make TSA more like an IMG Academy.
  • One angle Jamal is exploring is the efficiency of the two-hour learning model, allowing student-athletes more time for training.

Interactions​

  • 2025-05-23 (Indirectly mentioned): Discussed by Tim Joo and Jason Applebaum as a key contact for the sports-focused school initiative. Tim Joo has a meeting scheduled with Texas Sports Academy.