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To build strong young individuals that understand the importance of

Faith, Family, Education, and Communitythrough athletics.

Founded in 2018 by longtime educator, football coach and businessman Chad Randolph.

What once began in the back room of a local restaurant in May 2018, developed in to partnership with Casey Royal in June, a facility obtained in August, and two athletic programs with full staff coaching, academic,

and administrative staff within the year.

04-20-18: First concept Meeting (Triple Threat: Randolph, Royal, Roach)

05-12-18: First official staff meeting (11 interested coaches/staff)07-21-18: First Football Showcase 07-23-18: Signed first athletes to GKPA, Football program08-01-18: GKPA Facility opens Doors in Snellville, GA11-18-18: First Basketball Planning Meeting12-18-18: Signed first Basketball athlete01-13-19: First Basketball Showcase02-03-19: First Academic Day02-10-19: First Annual Signing Day (Signed 64 athletes)03-03-19: First Basketball Tournament Entry – Champions of Tournament03-31-19: First Inaugural Athletic Directors’ Cup – Spring Football Game05-02-19: Hosting Big Coast Conference Coach’s Meeting

Doors opened August 1, 2018Location: 2145 Westside Court, Snellville, GA

AdministrationAcademic classroomCoaches War Room

Training Facility

ADMINISTRATION:

(2) Executive Assistants to Athletic Directors

ACADEMIC STAFF:(2) Academic Staff: Academic, Financial Aid, ACT/SAT Prep, Tutoring

STAFF:Program/Event ManagerFront Office Staff: (1) Full Time, (4) Part TimeEquipment/Game Day Manager/Media CoordinatorPlayer Personnel CoordinatorPhysical Fitness: Strength & Conditioning/Nutritional Planning

COACHING STAFF:

(7) Position CoachesGame Day Logistics Coordinator

Chad Randolph

Casey Royal

2020 – BASEBALLSOFTBALL

2025 – LACROSSESOCCERSWIMMINGTENNISTRACKVOLLEYBALL

ACT/SAT Prep

Recent ACT readiness prep assessments have shown an average of:• 1 pt with first assessment • 3 pt average to their second assessment

College ReadinessTutoring

Two (2) PRIMARY University options for academics:

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC)

• Traditional Academic Pathway Options for Student-Athlete • On-Campus Housing Available (Directly through the University)

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)• Non-Traditional Academic Pathway (On-line Campus) • Completed High School or GED Program

GKPA will manage all lease agreements, payments, & policies for each student with a signed housing lease agreement. Each lease is a 6-month agreement with the option for renewal upon review by Housing Management, Athletic Coaches & Academic Advisors.

INCLUDED: UNFURNISHED APARTMENT STYLE LIVING, UTILITIES – GAS, ELECTRIC, TRASH, WATER, WIFI& GROCERIES (2x/MONTH)

Federal and State 501(c)(3) strengthening the faith, and developing community involvement of our young men and women through athletics.

• Promotes youth activities in the core areas of:Faith – Ability to identify spiritual foundation Athletics – Must show growth in knowledge and skill in designated sportCommunity – Volunteer with community projects as team and individuals to promote unity; Investments in the community through sponsorships promoting youth activitiesEducation – must maintain a qualifying GPA and attendance in educational growth activities

Growth in • Baseball and Softball programs to be finalized for the 2020 season

Growth in • Programs through training camps in all athletic programs

Growth in • 2020 - To include a Full court basketball practice area

Growth in • Monetary and In-kind donations included

Growth with • To secure land or building space for an Athletic campus with on site housing