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Turning Potential Into Purpose
Every Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday at lunch, the gym at Gerald R. Ford Academic Center becomes more than a place to play—it becomes a space to grow.
Through The Chosen Academy, our team works with 5th–8th grade student-athletes to help them build resilience, develop a growth mindset, and form a healthy identity.
What We Do
Weekly Sessions
On Tuesdays, student-athletes meet at the end of the school day school in the gym for speed and agility workouts that challenges them mentally and physically. Each session brings development in leadership, and character growth.
Wednesdays at lunch, we host Mid-Day Mindset—a relaxed group discussion where students reflect, recharge, and build a community with one another.
Topics that Matter
Each Wednesday lunchtime session explores themes like:
• Building Mental Toughness
• Handling Stress & Performance Anxiety
• Learning from Failure
• Developing Discipline & Direction
• Becoming a Better Teammate and Leader
A safe and supportive space
Every athlete is seen, heard, and encouraged to be themselves. We remind them they are more than their stats, more than their mistakes, and more than the scoreboard.
Why it Matters
The middle school years are where confidence is tested and identity starts to take shape.
We step in during this pivotal time to help young athletes find clarity, courage, and community. When they learn to push through challenges, believe in their potential, and take ownership of their mindset—they don’t just become better athletes.
They become stronger people.
How You Can Support
You can play a part in shaping the next generation of leaders:
- Donate: Help us expand our reach to more student-athletes across Grand Rapids.
- Volunteer: Join us during sessions or special events to mentor, encourage, and connect with our kids.
- Partner: Schools, churches, and organizations can help us build something special together.
Join the Movement
Every student-athlete deserves a chance to be chosen—to know they matter and have what it takes to grow into the person they’re meant to be.
Together, we can help them turn pressure into purpose.