Keeping Young Men in the Game

I am the Founder and Executive Director of Sons of Steel, a specialized division of Nine Seconds Corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating violence-free homes and safe, equitable communities through prevention-first programs for boys and young men. Sons of Steel equips elite student-athletes to master pressure, develop emotional discipline, and build the mental fortitude needed to protect their futures and lead with integrity and composure on and off the field.

This mission is deeply personal to me. I was raised in the aftermath of unchecked anger, violence, and addiction, so I know firsthand the destruction that occurs when prevention is ignored and interventions come too late. That lived experience fuels my commitment to ensuring today’s young men have the tools and guidance they need to succeed in the spotlight and win at life.

What sets me apart is the blend of corporate leadership, clinical expertise, and lived experience that fuels this mission. With more than 25 years in executive leadership, I understand the demands of high-performance environments and the pressures that come with visibility and accountability. As a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor, life coach, trainer, and pressure management strategist with over a decade in behavioral health, I bring the clinical insight needed to address trauma, substance abuse, and emotional regulation. Having grown up in the aftermath of abuse fueled by addiction and emotional dysregulation, I know the true cost of cycles left unchecked—and I am committed to breaking them.

Through Nine Seconds Corporation and the Sons of Steel flagship program, GameReady Elite, I partner with schools, athletic programs, and youth organizations to stop the cycle before it starts. My vision is urgent and clear: to forge young men who are prepared, positioned, and pressure proof, ensuring OUR SONS are poised for greatness on and off the field.