Leroy Smith
CEO
Leroy Smith was born and raised in the city of Quincy, FL. Inspired by the late great Walter Payton, Smith told his mom he would play in the NFL. Although Smith came from a family of educators and athletes, He saw limited opportunities and resources within his community. He believed knowledge and hard work would increase his chances.
Leroy was an accurate representation of a student-athlete. He was a standout in football, basketball, baseball, and track and field throughout grade school. Smith also excelled academically. He was a member of the National Honors Society, Beta Club, Science Club, and several other organizations during grade school. Over the summer, Smith worked for the City of Quincy at the pool. Smith credits his high school experience to his notable accomplishments in leadership, accountability, and time management skills. After a stellar junior and senior football season, The Legendary Bobby Bowden offered him a full scholarship to attend Florida State University. With no hesitation, Smith committed!
While at FSU, Smith earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science with a minor in Anthropology. Then, he fulfilled his childhood dream of making it to the NFL and signed a contract to play with the Chicago Bears. Mr. Smith's professional football career consisted of playing with the Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Storm, Utah Blaze, and the Milwaukee Mustangs. He always made it back to the Big Bend Area to give back to the community during the offseason.
After six years of playing professional football, he returned to Quincy, FL, to fulfill his passion for working with the kids. He not only wanted to inspire the youth, but he also wanted to provide more resources to help them maximize their potential.
Mrs. Smith is blessed with three beautiful kids, Alondre Smith, Alondria Smith, and Elian Smith.
Leroy was an accurate representation of a student-athlete. He was a standout in football, basketball, baseball, and track and field throughout grade school. Smith also excelled academically. He was a member of the National Honors Society, Beta Club, Science Club, and several other organizations during grade school. Over the summer, Smith worked for the City of Quincy at the pool. Smith credits his high school experience to his notable accomplishments in leadership, accountability, and time management skills. After a stellar junior and senior football season, The Legendary Bobby Bowden offered him a full scholarship to attend Florida State University. With no hesitation, Smith committed!
While at FSU, Smith earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science with a minor in Anthropology. Then, he fulfilled his childhood dream of making it to the NFL and signed a contract to play with the Chicago Bears. Mr. Smith's professional football career consisted of playing with the Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Storm, Utah Blaze, and the Milwaukee Mustangs. He always made it back to the Big Bend Area to give back to the community during the offseason.
After six years of playing professional football, he returned to Quincy, FL, to fulfill his passion for working with the kids. He not only wanted to inspire the youth, but he also wanted to provide more resources to help them maximize their potential.
Mrs. Smith is blessed with three beautiful kids, Alondre Smith, Alondria Smith, and Elian Smith.
"We're all Diamonds In the Rough!"
"A diamond has to be dug up, refined, and then polished!
Like a diamond, we have to get to the core of ourselves, educate
ourselves, and polish ourselves in order to fulfill our destiny.
Then we can shine bright to inspire others!"
-Leroy Smith
"A diamond has to be dug up, refined, and then polished!
Like a diamond, we have to get to the core of ourselves, educate
ourselves, and polish ourselves in order to fulfill our destiny.
Then we can shine bright to inspire others!"
-Leroy Smith
"I believe everyone is born with genius level-talent. Apply
yourself to whatever you're genius at and you can do anything in the world.''
JAY-Z