Where Discipline Meets Development, and Passion Turns into Purpose

From basketball courts to courtrooms to CEO – I paid tuition in full. Now I’m here to speak life into the next generation.

 Who I Am

I’m Cardell Jackson — former athlete, now certified personal trainer and founder of Top Spot Basketball LLC, and youth mentor who turned pain into purpose. I don’t just talk motivation. I talk systems. I talk reality. I talk redemption.

I’ve seen what happens when kids slip through the cracks — I was that kid. And now I build bridges that help them cross.

 What I Speak On

I deliver real, raw, and relatable talks for students, athletes, educators, and parents who are tired of fluff and ready for structure.

Key topics include:

•  “Basketball Saved My Life” – The real story of how discipline, fitness, and second chances turned my life around.

•  “Building Without Begging” – How to lead and launch without handouts, shortcuts, or excuses.

•  “Tuition Paid in Full” – Lessons I had to learn the hard way about trust, betrayal, and rebuilding as a man.

•  “Parents, You’re on the Team Too” – A call to action for families to lead from the sidelines with structure, love, and truth.

 Why I’m Different

I bring truth over trends and I still show up every week to mentor athletes one-on-one.

This isn’t a hustle. This is a mission. I don’t need viral videos or polished slides to speak power. I just need a mic and an audience that’s ready to listen.