Our Team.
Board Leadership
The combined leadership of the Pro’s Development Foundation and Friends of Community Preservation unites a dynamic group of professionals and community advocates with diverse expertise in education, coaching, sports development, historic preservation, and community advocacy.
This dedicated Board shares a unified passion for building inclusive, innovative, and impactful systems. Together, they work to transform youth sports education through skill-based development and holistic growth, while simultaneously preserving and celebrating the legacies of iconic community figures.
By merging the power of youth empowerment with neighborhood revitalization, the Board creates sustainable pathways for athletes, coaches, and communities to thrive—ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to climb the ladder to success.
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Our Story: FRIENDS, and Pro's Development foundation
Every great initiative begins with a vision, a purpose, and a team dedicated to creating meaningful change. The story of FRIENDS, and the Pro's Development Foundation is one of collaboration, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to transforming youth development, education, and sports culture.
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The Beginning:Building Foundations
In 2012, the Friends of Community Preservation (FCP) was established as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a clear mission: to operate exclusively for charitable, educational, and community support purposes. Comprised of professionals from diverse disciplines—including education, social services, law, business, insurance, and architecture—FCP set out to empower underserved communities, bridge developmental gaps, and create opportunities for growth and success.
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The Pro's Development Foundation, originally a standalone initiative, merged its operations with FCP in 2016, amplifying their collective reach and impact. This alignment brought decades of research, tested methodologies, and a focus on holistic youth development and community support to the forefront.
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The Pro’s Development Vision
Parallel to these developments, Pro's Development Foundation was refining its groundbreaking M.A.P. Methodology (Method, Aptitude, Preservation)—a systematic approach to athlete and coaching development. For over four decades, Pro's Development Foundation has worked to bridge the gaps in adolescent sports development, emphasizing:
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Skill-based learning
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Experimental discovery
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Emotional intelligence
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Critical thinking
The Foundation’s vision was clear: create pathways from Physical Education (P.E.) to college and professional levels, ensuring no student-athlete is left behind—regardless of their starting point.
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The Partnership: Uniting Purpose and Vision
In 2016, FCP and Pro's Development Foundation officially partnered to address the critical intersection of education, sports, and community development. Together, they launched key initiatives, including:
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The "PE to College" Initiative: Bridging the gap between Physical Education programs and higher education opportunities.
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Adolescent and Teen Tutoring Programs: Providing targeted academic support to ensure student success in the classroom and beyond.
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Coaching Institute: Developing character-driven coaches and educators who serve as mentors and role models for the next generation.
This collaboration is not just about sports—it’s about building Character-Based Students who are equipped to lead, excel, and contribute meaningfully to society.
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Our Core Values: What Drives Us
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Inclusivity: Ensuring every student, regardless of background or ability, has access to development opportunities.
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Holistic Development: Focusing on academic, athletic, and emotional growth.
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Character-Driven Leadership: Instilling values of integrity, discipline, and resilience in every student and coach.
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Sustainability: Creating systems and programs that provide long-term, measurable impact.
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Community Empowerment: Strengthening families, schools, and neighborhoods through education and sports initiatives.
Our Impact: A Legacy in Motion
Today, FRIENDS, and Pro's Development Foundation continue to work hand-in-hand to transform how Physical Education and sports are integrated into the educational ecosystem. From classroom tutoring programs to international coaching internships, we are creating bridges where barriers once stood.
Our initiatives aren’t just programs—they are movements that are reshaping communities, unlocking untapped potential, and empowering the next generation to dream bigger and achieve more.
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Looking Forward: Our Commitment to You
Whether you're a student, parent, educator, or partner organization, our mission is clear: To create a world where every child has access to quality education, meaningful athletic experiences, and the tools to become a leader in their community.
We invite you to join us on this journey—as a supporter, partner, or advocate. Together, we can create a legacy of inclusivity, growth, and lasting change.
This is our story. This is our purpose. And this is just the beginning.
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Welcome to the future of youth development. Welcome to FRIENDS, and Pro's Development Foundation.
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advisory committee
Pro's Development Foundation & Friends of Community Preservation
Board and Advisory Committee Vision Statement
We are a national coalition of academia-based educators, united by a shared mission to revitalize the educational ecosystem through the transformative power of sports and physical education. Our commitment stems from a profound understanding of the critical role these elements play in fostering academic success, character formation, and societal development.
Our Legacy
For over four decades, we have collaborated across disciplines, cross-pollinating research and exploring the intersections of education, sports, and society. Our work has consistently pointed to one undeniable truth: the educational system once flourished when academic learning, physical development, and character formation were seamlessly intertwined.
However, the 1980s downgrading of Physical Education signaled a turning point. This systemic shift disrupted the foundational role of physical education in schools, unraveling the delicate balance that supported holistic student development.
The Consequences
The erosion of physical education has left a lasting impact, with consequences that extend beyond the playing field:
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Decline in Student Health: Reduced opportunities for physical activity have contributed to widespread physical and mental health challenges.
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Stunted Athletic Potential: Many students are excluded from sports participation, cutting off pathways for growth and success.
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Reduced Emotional Intelligence: Without the character-building framework of sports, students struggle with collaboration, resilience, and self-awareness.
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Weakened Academic Performance: The link between physical activity and critical thinking skills has been severed, contributing to the stagnation of educational outcomes.
Our Moment to Act
We now stand at a pivotal moment in history. Armed with decades of research, proven methodologies, and an unwavering commitment to educational reform, we have the opportunity—and the responsibility—to restore what was lost.
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Rebuild the Ecosystem: By re-integrating sports and physical education into the fabric of the educational system, we can repair the tapestry that connects academic, physical, and emotional development.
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Foster Holistic Growth: Our mission is to ensure every child has access to programs that promote their physical, mental, and academic well-being.
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Catalyze Change Nationwide: Through collaboration with schools, colleges, and communities, we aim to create a scalable model for sustainable reform.
A Call to Responsibility
This is not just a call to action; it is a moral obligation. We must put it back together—for the sake of future generations, for the health of our communities, and for the strength of our nation.
Together, we can restore the balance, rekindle the potential of our youth, and create a system that uplifts every student through the transformative power of education and sports.
We must. And we will.
