Meet Corey A. Lord
Founder | Coach | Mentor | Speaker | NCAA Official
36+ Years Coaching & Mentoring • Founder of CAL Sports Academy • NCAA Basketball Official • Speaker • Entrepreneur
For more than 36 years, Corey A. Lord has dedicated his life to helping young people build confidence, leadership, discipline, and character through sports. As the Founder and Owner of CAL Sports Academy, he has impacted thousands of athletes and families throughout Montgomery and Bucks Counties while using sports as a platform to teach lessons that extend far beyond the game.
Originally from Barbados, Corey began his athletic journey as a standout soccer player and track & field athlete before continuing his athletic career in the United States. He became a New York State High School record holder and collegiate record holder at Alfred State College, where he competed at the national level.
Since founding CAL Sports Academy in 2006, Corey has used sports as a platform to teach life lessons that extend far beyond the court. Through camps, clinics, leagues, teams, private training, mentoring, and speaking engagements, he has helped young athletes develop confidence, accountability, perseverance, teamwork, and personal growth.
In addition to leading CAL Sports Academy, Corey serves as an NCAA basketball official, motivational speaker, mentor, and community leader. His experience as an athlete, coach, entrepreneur, and official provides a unique perspective that helps athletes and families navigate both sports and life.
Whether working with athletes, parents, coaches, or community members, Corey’s mission remains simple: help people discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and become the best version of themselves.
Coaching, Leadership & Impact
Corey A. Lord has used sports as a platform to coach, mentor, lead, and inspire athletes, coaches, students, and community members for more than 36 years.
Coaching Experience
In addition to founding CAL Sports Academy in 2006, Corey has coached athletes at the youth, high school, and collegiate levels. His coaching experience includes Gwynedd Mercy University, where he helped guide the program to a Colonial States Athletic Conference Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance, while continuing to develop athletes through camps, clinics, teams, and year-round training programs.
Speaking & Mentorship
Corey has delivered motivational presentations for schools, colleges, churches, athletic programs, leadership groups, and community events. His speaking engagements have included universities, high schools, athletic camps, church events, men’s leadership programs, and team development sessions, focusing on education, resilience, discipline, effort, leadership, faith, and personal growth.
Athlete Development
Through CAL Sports Academy, Corey and his staff have helped athletes improve their skills, build confidence, make school teams, compete at higher levels, and develop the mindset needed for success both in sports and in life.
Discover Strength Through Sports
Corey believes athletes succeed through determination, motivation, strength, commitment, and teamwork. His mission is to help young people discover their abilities, develop confidence, and grow into stronger athletes, leaders, and individuals.
Leadership, Speaking & Recognition
Leadership
- President, North Penn Chapter Board of Basketball Officials
- Vice President, North Penn Chapter Board of Basketball Officials
- Founder & Owner, CAL Sports Academy
- Founder, CAL Sports Academy Mentorship Program
Speaking Engagements
- University of Maryland
- Ursinus College
- Gwynedd Mercy University
- Bethany Baptist Church
- Quaker School at Horsham
- McGuire Air Force Base
- Christopher Dock Mennonite High School
- Souderton High School
- North Penn High School Girls Basketball Camp
- High School Athletic Camps & Team Development Programs
Awards & Recognition
- Paul Moretski Award Recipient
- Phi Beta Sigma Small Business of the Year
- Distinguished Alumni Award – Gwynedd Mercy University
- Jr. NBA Leadership Conference Invitee
- Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Alumni
- Nike Speed & Agility Clinic Instructor
- PIAA State Finals Basketball Official
Community Impact
Corey believes sports should be used as a platform not only to develop athletes, but also to strengthen families, support communities, and serve others.
CAL Sports Academy Holiday Monetary Award
During the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, CAL Sports Academy launched the Holiday Monetary Award to support families facing hardship during the holiday season. What began as a response to a difficult time has grown into an annual community initiative dedicated to assisting families experiencing financial challenges, illness, loss, and other unexpected life circumstances.
Through the generosity of CAL families, sponsors, anonymous donors, and community partners, the Holiday Monetary Award has raised more than $32,000 to support families throughout the community.
This initiative reflects Corey’s belief that sports should serve as a platform not only to develop athletes, but also to strengthen families, uplift communities, and create a meaningful impact beyond the game.
Beyond Coaching
Officiating Experience
Corey serves as an NCAA basketball official, PIAA high school basketball official, and youth basketball official. His experience officiating at the highest levels of scholastic and collegiate athletics provides a unique perspective on athlete development, leadership, sportsmanship, and game management. His background as both a coach and official allows him to teach athletes how to compete, communicate, and understand the game at a deeper level.
The Unwritten Journey
Through The Unwritten Journey, Corey shares messages of faith, leadership, mindset, growth, and resilience. His mission is to encourage athletes, parents, coaches, and everyday people to keep moving forward, even when life does not go as planned.
Strength, Fitness & Performance
For more than three decades, Corey has helped athletes, students, and adults improve strength, fitness, conditioning, speed, agility, mobility, and overall performance. Whether preparing athletes for competition, helping individuals achieve fitness goals, or developing healthier lifestyles, his training philosophy focuses on consistency, discipline, confidence, and long-term growth.
Ready to Grow Through Sports?
Whether you are an athlete, parent, coach, or leader, Corey A. Lord’s mission is to help you discover your strengths, overcome challenges, and continue writing your story.
