Former athletes credit local organization for community leadership, personal growth

JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — As youth sports teams gear up for the fall season, Team Sports Ministries is hosting a special event to mentor young athletes.

Pastor Scott, a representative of the organization, explained that Team Sports Ministries focuses on engaging with student-athletes, building relationships, and empowering them to make a positive impact in their communities.

Gerald Hearns, a former football player at Dwyer High School and Florida Atlantic University, shared how the organization mentors young players through study groups, character development, and family bonding.

“What are we doing to lead the community, giving back? So those mentorship moments have definitely defined who I became and how we are still mentoring young athletes,” Hearns said.

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Bob Puyol, another former college athlete who attended the University of Connecticut, credited Team Sports Ministries with laying a foundation to be a good husband and father. “The man I am, the leader I am today, is because of that foundation that was laid, and I’m thankful that we’re still seeing that impact today,” he said.

Pastor Scott announced an upcoming golf tournament on June 28 at Abacoa Golf Club to raise funds for the organization’s mentoring programs. “Right now we have 30 teams,” he said, adding that there are opportunities for businesses to sponsor holes. The funds raised will support mentoring programs in high schools across the county.

For more information, interested parties can visit the organization’s website.

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