Sportable Welcomes Phillip Cobb as New Chief Operating Officer
RICHMOND, VA – June 20, 2025 – Sportable, Central Virginia’s leading adaptive sports organization, is proud to announce the appointment of Phillip Cobb as Chief Operating Officer. Cobb brings over two decades of leadership experience in nonprofit operations, sports management, and community engagement.
Most recently, Cobb served as Executive Director of the Patrick Henry Family YMCA, where he successfully led a team of directors, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, and spearheaded impactful community partnerships with organizations like Feed More, Hanover County Public Schools, and Sentara Health. Previously, he held key leadership roles across the YMCA of Greater Richmond, overseeing staff development, membership growth, philanthropy initiatives, and operational excellence.
“We are thrilled to welcome Phillip to the Sportable team,” said Hunter Leemon, Chief Executive Officer of Sportable. “His proven leadership, passion for inclusive sports, and deep community roots make him the ideal person to help guide Sportable through its next phase of growth and impact. I am confident that Phillip’s operational expertise and people-first mindset will help us expand our reach and elevate our mission of creating opportunities and transforming lives.”
Cobb’s extensive background also includes leadership at the Virginia Sports Complex, over two decades as a high school basketball coach, and deep community involvement. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and is a recipient of the YMCA’s Cause Driven Leadership Award. His deep ties to the Richmond area and long-standing commitment to service make him a valuable addition to Sportable’s leadership team.
“I’m incredibly honored to join an organization as impactful and inspiring as Sportable,” said Phillip Cobb. “The work being done here to break down barriers and empower athletes through sport is imperative and deeply paramount. I look forward to working alongside a talented and passionate team to build on this momentum and continue driving forward Sportable’s mission in meaningful ways.”
About Sportable
For 20 years, Sportable has created opportunities and transformed lives through sport for individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments. The non-profit organization provides sporting opportunities to more than 400 athletes of all ages by offering competitive and recreational adaptive sports programs year-round. By fostering a fun, inclusive, competitive, and accessible environment, Sportable transforms the lives of athletes and frees them to see beyond their disabilities, enhances their peer relationships, and helps them reach their personal finish line. For more information about Sportable, please visit sportable.org.