a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization
a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization
Perry “Coach PJ” Jones was a neighborhood guy, a friend, a family man and a leader in the community. He was a successful business man, owning a small storefront restaurant, part owner in a t-shirt printing company and was the founder of 3rd Degree Athletic Training. He was a man that loved sports and turned his passion for mentoring and coaching young athletes into his life’s mission. With over 20 years of experience and Impacting hundreds of kids from age 7 to 14, Coach PJ found the perfect formula for reaching young boys that otherwise may have fallen through the cracks. He had an effortless way of connecting with them, he inspired them to push beyond their circumstances and taught them to believe in themselves – no limits, no excuses.
His heart was the engine, his passion was the fuel and youth sports was his vehicle.
To encourage and support young athletes by giving gifts that will make a difference in some small way. It is our purpose to reach kids that have a passion to learn, play and grow in organized sports. We will show positive and responsible acts of “gifting” by using the pay it forward methods – acts of kindness promote positive success.
Pass it on…
REACH ONE KID AT A TIME, IMPACT AS MANY AS POSSIBLE!!
The Coach PJ Foundation would like to reach deserving young athletes and help satisfy a need in the form of a small gift to kids that play little league basketball or football but may be facing a financial challenge or hardship. It is not the desire of the organization to uncover personal circumstances or know the details of those circumstances. The “gift” would have monetary value equivalent to or in the form of sports equipment, athletic wear & shoes, miscellaneous accessories, team registration fees and other expenses. The goal is to raise money and gain sponsorship to fund and underwrite the gifts.
* Email us to learn more: coachpj34@gmail.com
Coach PJ passed away on January 7, 2017 leaving a long list of kids that played for him. He not only taught them the game, he taught them life skills. He was their mentor, their coach, at times the disciplinarian and their friend. No matter what it took, he did it all from his heart. Over 20 years of coaching games in the hot sun, cold temperatures, rain, being sick or whatever life threw his way, he always showed up and never missed a game.
Even if he was short a man, he would grab a substitute and play anyway - no excuses..
Coach PJ’s legacy will be carried on by encouraging and supporting young athletes that have a passion to learn, play and grow in organized sports by raising money and giving gifts that will make a difference in some small way.
The kids from the early days are adults now, living productive lives, some with families of their own. Many of the kids stopped playing organized sports after high school, some continued to play in college, some made it to the pro level. For the kids from the more recent years, they are still growing, mastering their talents and pushing forward with the roar of Coach PJ’s voice in their heads “Hustle, Hustle, Hustle!!”
West Coast Tee Off
It's our BIGGEST Fundraiser of the year!!
YOUR PARTICIPATION HELPS US CONTINUE OUR MISSION TO SUPPORT KIDS THAT PLAY YOUTH SPORTS.
THANK YOU!
FOR MORE INFORMATION: TEXT OR CALL (314) 752-9700
CPJF GOLF Registration Form (pdf)
DownloadFootball Cleats
Basketball Shoes
Basketball Shorts
Helmets & Facemask
Athletic Apparel
Team Uniforms
Sports Accessories
Training Equipment
Pay Team Registration Fee
Cover Physical Exam Cost
AND SO MUCH MORE!
*Meet the Coaches
*Football Training Day
Golf Tournament &
Fundraiser in Los Angeles, CA
*Celebration/Fundraiser
*Basketball Training Day
*Fundraising will take place throughout the year!!
CONTACT US TO GET INVOLVED
REACH ONE KID AT A TIME,
IMPACT AS MANY AS POSSIBLE!!
Your support and contributions will enable us to help kids play youth sports. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals to help kids play youth sports. Your generous donation will continue to move the needle a little further. The goal is to raise money and to fund and underwrite the gifts that are awarded. The “gift” would have monetary value equivalent to or in the form of sports equipment, athletic wear & shoes, miscellaneous accessories, team registration fees and other expenses.
President:
Vicki Jones Ballenger
Treasurer:
Jean Jones Roberts
Secretary:
Shantel Bowers
Finance Secretary:
Nicole Pulliam
Advisory Board Members:
Donald Roberts
Donald Roberts II
Executive Officers:
Chris Pace
Earl Green-Bey
Jessica Coleman
Perry Jones II
Lauren Newsome
Board Members:
James Farrar
Gary Ford
Keynon Marsh
Harold Washington
Carlos Henderson
Anthony Ballenger
Donta Barbee
Jeff Branson
Kathleen Branson
Byron Norman, Sr.
Sandy Bowers, Jr.
Scott Crawford
Clarence Moore
Ed McCree