ANTHONY IRELAND
Welcome to The Leadership University, where the passion for leadership and personal growth is championed by our founder, Anthony Ireland. With an impressive career that spans both professional basketball and education, Anthony brings a unique blend of discipline, teamwork, and vision to The Leadership University.
Anthony Ireland's journey to founding The Leadership University is as dynamic as it is inspiring. His career in basketball is marked by remarkable achievements and experiences. Anthony played collegiate basketball at Loyola Marymount University, where he went on to become a 3-time WCC All Conference standout. His exceptional skills and leadership on the court earned him numerous accolades, including All-American honors. After college, Anthony pursued a professional basketball career. He had a short stint with the Los Angeles Lakers in summer league before embarking on a decade long European career playing in several of the top international leagues, France, Poland, Greece, Russia, Portugal, Hungary, and Spain
Anthony Ireland is a proud graduate of Loyola Marymount University, where he earned his degree in African American studies with a minor in Psychology. His time at LMU not only provided him with a solid academic foundation but also ignited his passion for teaching and leadership.