Meet CJ and Kelli, dynamic leaders in youth development and co-founders of Atlanta’s Lead Center for Youth. Leveraging their extensive sports backgrounds, they empower underserved youth through mentorship and guidance. CJ, a passionate baseball coach, goes beyond the field, advocating for his players’ diverse backgrounds. He believes understanding their stories enhances coaching and advocacy, drawing parallels to baseball’s historical struggles for recognition among black players. On the other hand, Kelli, equipped with sport-based youth development expertise, sees baseball as a vehicle for instilling structure, discipline, and respect in children. Recognizing the financial sacrifices families make for sports like travel ball, she cherishes the invaluable life lessons sports offer. Together, CJ and Kelli integrate their distinct insights to enrich youth baseball and holistic development. Please email us for any questions or feedback. Help us grow!!! TheSlidePodcastSh