Gridiron Coaches Foundation announced that it is providing grants to college football players who have incurred participation-ending injuries and have expressed a desire to transition into coaching. Eligible players will be nominated by their college coaching staff and evaluated by the Foundation to ensure they possess the leadership skills and moral character that are essential in our next generation of coaches.
As expressed by John Harbaugh, Super Bowl-winning NFL football coach,”Football coachesare on thefrontline ofthebattle for thehearts and minds ofthe young men in our society.”
Everyseason,acountlessnumber ofcollegefootball playerssufferparticipation-ending injuries, many after dedicating their lives to the sport from the time they were 8 years old. For these athletes, football is more than a game – it's about identity, community, and purpose.
With many injured athletes expressing a desire to “stay in the game,” The Gridiron Coaches Foundation exists to do just that by helping injured athletes transition into coaching roles-where their experience, character, and leadership can impact thousands of young lives.
“By supporting selected players in transitioning to coaching, we have an opportunity to mold our country's young men who are our future business and political leaders,” commented Rowland Hanson, co-founder of the Foundation.
GridironCoaches Foundationis alsoproudtobelaunchingwithapromotional partnershipwiththeworldpremiereofthegroundbreakingcollegefootballfilm Nothing But A WinnerintheatersonJuly31st. The documentary chronicles the rise of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide – one of the greatest college football programs of all time. The success of the Crimson Tide was directly tied to their legendary coaches and the impact these coaches had on their players both on and off the field. The film highlights the unprecedented dynasty from Coach Bear Bryant, to Gene Stallings, and through Nick Saban's career at Alabama.
“Playing under Coach Saban at Alabama gave me the foundation to take those core values into whatever area of life I chose to pursue after football. Like many of my teammates, I have been blessed to experience what it takes to translate a championship culture into a career off the field, and through my work as an actor in Hollywood, producing this film as well, I am proud to be sharing these values with a wide audience,” said Caleb Castille, producer of Nothing But A Winner and series regular on NCIS: Los Angeles on CBS.
Gridiron Coaches Foundation inaugural corporate sponsor is Contemporary Services Corporation. Since 1967 Contemporary Services Corporation has been the leader in providingeffectivecrowdmanagementservicesforprofessional(NFL,MLB,NHL,MLS, NBA) as well as collegiate and Olympic sporting events. In addition, Contemporary Services Corporation provides crowd management for major non-sporting events including music festivals, corporate off-sites, including Presidential inaugurations.”We are honored to be the firstcorporate sponsor ofthe Gridiron Coaches Foundation,”commented Damon Zumwalt, founder & CEO of Contemporary Services Corporation. “My UCLA football playing days were cut short by a participation-ending injury. It was devastating at the time, so I empathize with the impact this can have on a young man that wants to stay in the game, a choice not afforded to me.”DonationstosupporttheFoundation'smissionarebeingreceivedthroughourfiscal sponsor, Our Community Law, a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information, go to www.GridironCoachesFoundation.org.
About Gridiron Coaches FoundationGridiron Coaches Foundation is operating under the fiscal sponsorship of Our CommunityLaw,a501(c)(3)organization.TheFoundation provides grants tocollege and university football programs that enable selected former players to become “coaches in training.”
Headquarteredwherefootballhistorylives,theFoundationisproudlybasedinOldTown Pasadena-just minutes from the legendary Rose Bowl Stadium. Known as “The Granddaddy of ThemAll,” the Rose Bowl has hosted over a century of iconic football moments, including Super Bowls, national championships, and the storied New Year's Day game.
Rootedinaplacewherefootballhistoryrunsdeep,theFoundationdrawsinspiration from the legacy of the game to help shape its future-one coach at a time. Visit: www.GridironCoachesFoundation.org
About Contemporary Services CorporationCSCistheworld leaderincrowd managementandeventsecurity.Establishedin1967,CSC has since garnered a loyal and esteemed client base, including more than 200 stadiums, arenas, and theaters, over 110 universities, and scholastic institutions, nearly 50 convention centers, as well as numerous clients within the professional ranks of MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL, NHL, and NASCAR.CSC has also provided services for the world's most prestigious special events, including Collegiate Bowl Games, NCAA Final Four Tournaments, PGA Tournaments, 34 Super Bowls, 10 Olympic Games, 5 Presidential Inaugurations,4 Papal visits,and 2FIFA World Cups.CSC operates more than 45 branch locations throughout the United States. FormoreinformationonContemporaryServicesCorporationVisit:www.csc-usa.com
About”Nothing But A Winner”Told by the barrier-breaking players from National Championship teams spanning five decades,NothingButAWinner chroniclesthetruestoryofthegreatestcollegefootball program of all time, showcasing how the legendary process of Coaches Bear Bryant and Nick Saban created the University of Alabama's dominant culture of winning. ThefilmwasdirectedbyJimmyJenkins,producedbyDavidJacobson,andExecutive ProducedbyAlabamanationalchampionandNFLpro-bowlerMarlonHumphrey.The documentarywillbereleasedintheatersonlyonJuly31st byFathomEntertainment nationwide. For tickets & more information visit: https://nothingbutawinner.com/
Contact:Rowland Hanson1-425-891-7760398658@email4pr.com
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