Welcome to Stephen Braggs Youth Foundation!

"I’ve been part of the Stephen Braggs Youth Foundation since 2002, and to say it shaped my life would be an understatement. Stephen Braggs was my mentor for my senior project, my PE teacher, and later, a steady guide in my personal and professional journey. Since I was 19, I’ve helped him run his football camps—soaking up his wisdom every step of the way.

Stephen has always been the ultimate professional and an unwavering mentor. I still remember a painting he had of a man on a brick wall, reaching back to pull someone up—that’s exactly what he’s done for me. He led by example, and his lessons have become part of who I am.

Now, as a father of three, I’m mentoring and coaching young people in my own life, passing on the same lessons he gave me. The foundation has made a lasting impact—and as Stephen always says, it’s about “taking care of the little things.” That mindset still guides me every day."

"I grew up playing football, not knowing where it would take me—until I met Coach Stephen Braggs in my senior year. He was more than my position coach—he pushed me to exhaustion, yes—but more importantly, he pushed me to believe in myself.

After a season-ending neck injury, I was crushed. But Coach Braggs never gave up on me. He saw something in me I couldn’t see in myself. That summer, he gave me purpose—inviting me to work with his youth foundation, mentoring kids, and building something bigger than the game.

Those early mornings and long days shaped who I am. Today, I’m a high school coach, giving back to young athletes like I once was—all because one man believed in me.

Coach Braggs didn’t just teach me football. He taught me to lead, to love, and to never forget my worth. His impact is forever."

"Mentorship isn’t just what Coach Braggs does—it’s who he is, through and through. He’s been walking in his God-given purpose for as long as I’ve known him. This man was built to lead, to love, and to lift others up—especially the youth who the world too often overlooks. You can feel his calling in every conversation, every lesson, every moment he shows up when no one else does.

Watching him work with young people is like watching grace in motion. He leads with patience, wisdom, and a love that doesn’t quit. He doesn’t just mentor—he ministers. The Stephen Braggs Youth Foundation isn’t just a program—it’s a living, breathing mission of faith, discipline, and transformation.

I’ve seen lives changed because Coach Braggs saw something in a kid that they couldn’t see in themselves. And I truly believe God is using him to do this work, soul by soul, year after year. His gift is rare, and his impact is forever."