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"For a young man, being a part of a team is bigger than the sport."
Why Me? Why Now? Why Not!
"For a young man, being a part of a team is bigger than the sport."
Why Me? Why Now? Why Not!
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Why the 13th man?
For a young man, being a part of a team is bigger than the sport. The team provides a support system that includes teammates, coaches and fans, all of whom encourage and cheer for the player’s success.
More importantly, it is a constructive use of after-school time. For example, a basketball team is comprised of twelve players: five starters and seven other players – some who will warm the bench all season. But at least they are on the bench instead of sitting on the sidelines!
Then, there’s the 13th man who has decent skills, has practiced all year, goes through final cuts – and does not make the team. Or the potential 13th man who does not even try out for the team content to sit on the sidelines, believing that he wouldn’t have been selected, even if he had tried.
Who we are...
What does 'He' do from 3:30 to 5:30?
Where does 'He' go?
Who provides the support needed
to develop the 13th man?
The 13th Man is a mentoring organization that catapults potential side-liners into superstars! The founder of the 13th Man,
E. Davon Kelly, attributes his success in business and in life to the many lessons that he learned while playing and coaching basketball.
Mentors from both sports and the business community will create an environment where character and leadership development are as important to the 13th Man as honing their basketball or other intramural skills.
News & Events
March 31
Everett E. Scholarship Deadline
Mission
The mission of the 13th Man is to
elevate the lives of young men through empowerment, personal development and leadership engagements.
Vision
Every young man across the nation will develop themselves to engage, act and lead as a confident community game changer.
Core Values
Academic Excellence
Community Service
Self-Development
The 13th Man Pledge
To become a better student, leader, and young man.
To have a positive influence on my family and friends.
To dream big, work hard, and strive for greatness.
And to be a community game changer for the 13th Man and beyond
The 13th Man Parent Pledge
To become a stronger role model, parent and support system
To listen to my son and push him to reach his potential
And to lean on the 13th Man to help me support my son
In all of his endeavors as he continues his path to success.
