🏅 Giving Back Through Sports

Sports have shaped every chapter of my life—from the discipline of early morning practices to the teamwork that drives success on and off the field. Coaching and volunteering aren’t just ways to stay connected—they’re how I pass down the values that built me: resilience, accountability, and the power of showing up for others.

Whether it’s guiding a young athlete through a tough inning or organizing community events behind the scenes, I believe these moments matter. They build character, spark confidence, and create a ripple effect that lasts far beyond the scoreboard.

The photos below capture just a few of the memories I’ve been fortunate to share with the next generation. It’s not about the wins—it’s about the growth.

Three young boys dressed in baseball uniforms in a backyard, one with catcher's gear, two holding baseball bats, posing as if ready to play, with a house, a tree, and a rainbow in the background.

Group of children and adults celebrating on a baseball field at night, with some children holding up trophies and making celebratory gestures, behind a chain-link fence.

Youth baseball team of children and coaches posing on the field after a game with a scoreboard showing the visitors defeated the home team, 16 to 7, in the sixth inning. The kids are wearing blue uniforms with 'National' written on the front and whit

A boys' basketball team of nine players and two coaches standing together in a gymnasium, smiling and posing for a group photo.

A youth basketball team from St. Joseph posed for a team photo in a gymnasium, with coaches standing behind them.

A group of young boys, some wearing St. Joe's basketball shirts, and three adult men in a room with red walls, gathered for a photo. The boys are smiling, some showing thumbs up, with a large TV screen displaying TV guide information behind them.

A group of young boys in basketball jerseys posing with a coach. One boy in front wears a Superman t-shirt.

Group of young boys and two adult men standing and kneeling in a basketball gym with a wooden floor, blue padded walls, and a basketball hoop behind them, posing for a photo. One boy is holding a basketball.

A man smiling and pointing at a beverage cart with a sign for Piedmont Fund Services, on a golf course with trees and golf carts in the background.

Three males on a golf course holding a sign that reads 'Bookkeeping Express' with the name 'Jonathan Grinnon' at a golf event. The adult man has a beard, wearing a striped shirt and a navy cap. The two boys are children, wearing caps and polo shirts,

A family of four standing in front of a banner at a golf tournament, with two children and two adults, in an indoor setting near a window showing an outdoor golf course.

A man and two boys standing in front of a sign at Herndon Centennial Golf Course on a sunny day with a blue sky and scattered clouds, with a person in the background playing golf.

Two boys in outdoor jackets and caps, standing in front of a memorial with a person in uniform placing a wreath, trees with fall foliage in the background.

A family of five standing on a golf course near a scoreboard, with water and green fairways in the background. Two boys are in front, wearing hats and medals. Two adults and a young girl are behind them.

Man standing in front of a wall filled with handwritten messages, wearing sunglasses, a white cap, a blue shirt, and a beige vest with 'QuickLoans NATIONAL' printed on it; behind him are logos of U.S. military branches and a banner with the text 'VOT