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behind the scenes.

The Marcus Nettles Project emphasizes the core disciplines of integrity, diversity, and positivity.  Our sponsors and partners will assist in establishing an inclusive, and diverse environment amongst the community, youth, and police without cognitive biases.  

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MARCUS
NETTLES

FOUNDER

  • THE MARCUS NETTLES PROJECT

  • THE LAW ENFORCEMENT YOUTH BASEBALL CLINIC

founder.

  • Chicago native and Whitney Young High School graduate

  • Jr. Olympic Pan-Am Silver & Gold Medal winner

  • MVP Outfielder of 1995 USA Olympic  Pan Am games

  • 1999 & 2001 NCAA College World Series National Champion

  • University of Miami-FL graduate 

  • 1998 33rd round draft pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates

  • 2001 11th round draft pick by the San Diego Padres

  • Fastest man in Professional baseball

  • 9 year veteran of Professional baseball

  • Current Illinois State Trooper

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operations

Rocio Nettles

  • Chicago native

  • Bilingual (fluent Spanish)

  • University of Illinois-Chicago graduate

  • 6x Nationally ranked bikini competitor

  • Domestic Violence Workshop Coordinator

  • Senior Health & Wellness Associate

  • Former community policing liaison (CAPS)

  • Data Analyst Strategic Initiatives member 

  • Veteran Chicago Police Officer

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