Valerie Noel

Administrative and Scheduling Director

One of the newest additions to the world famous Harlem Wizards staff, Valerie brings organization and efficiency to the office. After graduating Lincoln University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 2003, Valerie went on to develop her skills as an Office Representative for a luxury housing complex in Queens, New York. After garnering many accolades and commendations from residents and fellow employees at the complex, Valerie was promoted to become the youngest Closing Coordinator for the apartment complex in its 30-year history. In an effort to broaden her horizons, Valerie joined the Harlem Wizards in April of 2005. She is responsible for carrying out the essential administrative duties of the office. In addition, Valerie serves as payroll coordinator, travel coordinator, player liaison, and assistant to the President/CEO of the Harlem Wizards.

She is not a player who's out in the limelight. She is a player who handles operations from behind the scenes. To contact Valerie Glover for any reason about a future event, please call her at 201-271-3600 ext.0. She may also be reached at vglover@harlemwizards.com.

Jamel "The Voice" Thompson

Master of Ceremonies

An official Harlem Wizard since--- 1997, Jamel is now the voice behind the action. Jamel had to retire his jersey as a player with the Harlem Wizards after being side-lined with a career ending injury. However, you may still see the player spirit in Jamel as he announces at the Harlem Wizards games while taking care of the technical sound system behind the scenes.

As a 1991 Graduate of Minisink Valley H.S. in Slate Hill, N.Y, Jamel led the Warriors to it's first ever Section IX Championship. During that championship, he averaged 24.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.4 assist per game. He was a 1st team Cable 6 & Times Herald Record All Star. Jamel was also a McDonald's All American nominee. He is also a 1992 Graduate of Bridgeton Academy in North Bridgeton and he played three seasons at Mississippi College (Division II) after transferring from St. Francis College of N.Y., (Division I) after his freshman season. While there, Jamel led the Choctaws to a Gulf South Conference Championship and a NCAA berth. In addition to traveling abroad with the Harlem Wizards, Jamel has played professionally in Puerto Rico with San Juan, Yauco, Villalba, Guaynabo, and Ponce. He is also the CEO of Black Butta Entertainment. In Jamel's own words, "to be a Wizard means to be a positive role model for the kids. It also means to carry out the tradition of being an ambassador of good will." Jamel may be reached via e-mail at JThompson@harlemwizards.com.

"Tojo was sent to help us kick off ticket sales. He was wonderful with the kids and generated such enthusiasm during the promotional event. We were sold out well before the game."

Nancy Bach
Chair Class of 2005
Board Of Education
Rumson, NJ