A nonprofit that educates, inspires and empowers youth beyond the playing field through athletic and dialogue opportunities that may not normally be available.
President Darryl Watts, board member Mollie Reinhart and Vice Presidents Stephen Lewis and Del Harris accepted the RVA Sports Awards' Courage Story Award on behalf of 804 Coaches for Change tonight!
Thank you to all that contributed to make this possible. More work ahead!
We are ecstatic that legendary coach George Lancaster will speak to the student-athletes at the Community Classic dinner on Sunday. He also did so in our inaugural year, and is such a wealth of knowledge. Thank you coach!
We are looking forward to hosting all 16 teams at the tip-off banquet tonight! Special guests, Bradford and Jordan Burgess, will share their journey and answer questions from the students. Bradford works in player development for VCU, and Jordan is a Richmond Police Officer.
It's Back!
2nd Annual Community Classic
🍽 Dinner - Dec. 18, 2022
📅 Games - Dec. 19-21, 2022
📍 Henrico HS
@HenricoWarrior
Come out, support 804's youth and those who are making a difference in RVA, and watch some good basketball!
@804Varsity
@vasportsnetwork
@TheRVASportsNet
Before the Collegiate-St. Christopher's game Friday, 804C4C, represented by board members Hamill Jones, Del Harris & Stephen Lewis, donated $500 to help the teachers & students of William Fox. RPS Education Foundation executive director Ty Toepke accepted on behalf of Fox.
The Inaugural 804 Coaches for Change Community Classic
- Dinner Event for all participants
- 4 Girls & 4 Boys Games
- Community difference makers recognized and honored
- Over 15 local sponsors supporting the youth
Compassion. Unity. Change.
Our final speaker tonight is one of the finest players to lace them up in the 804 - Nick Sherod! The 2016 St. Christopher's grad scored 2,815 points in his HS career, then most ever in VA. He went on to star at Richmond and is now an English teacher at
@STCVA
.
@STCAthletics
We are very thankful to have CBS-6's Sean Robertson
@CBS6SportsSean
as our emcee for the banquet tonight. He also did a wonderful job in our inaugural year in 2021.
This was one of the more poignant moments, when Springers coach Reggie Tennyson and players
@yae1k
and
@Sauceekidd1
presented Jah’s mother with the No. 1 jersey and a team photo signed by all his
@hshsboysbball
teammates 💛🖤
2022 CommUnity Night - Part 2
📅 Friday, August 19
🕡 6-8 pm
📍 Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club
💰 Free!!!
🏀 First 25 kids get a free basketball from
@Cover1nonprofit
!
#Community
#804
#Together
President Darryl Watts: "Thanks Ray Neblett for allowing me to offer a few words to the campers of the BEST camp in the city...Inner City Basketball Camp."
804 Coaches for Change board members Hamill Jones
@HamillJones
and Stephen Lewis
@CoachSteLew
with their St. Christopher's team as they took in the MLK and Lincoln Memorial, and the Washington Monument.
There's not a better story to share this Thanksgiving than this. Thank you coach Burd for all you have done and will do to help young people.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Nick Burd, a
@MatoacaHighS
grad who broke his neck in a car crash, hasn’t let the challenges of his medical circumstance impair his mindset. The new Warriors boys basketball coach uses his outlook on life to inspire his community 👇
@RTDNEWS
#804Varsity
Time is flying!
One week until the Community Classic begins with dinner for our teams, followed by a Q&A with George Lancaster (VHSL coaching legend), Reggie Williams (VMI, NBA), Ali Doswell (D3 POY at Amherst) and Robert Churchwell (Georgetown, NBA, HS Coach).
The
#804CommunityClassic
wouldn't be possible without our sponsors!
Anthem HKP
Befriend
BetterMed
BSN Sports
CapTech
Carmax
Formation Sports
Foundation for Family & CH
Hickory & Oak
I9 Sports
KPMG
Leadership Academy
Osiris Foundation
Tavenner & Beran
Team Richmond
U-Turn
VA Havoc
Calling all student-athletes!
Town Hall Meeting - Sports Careers
📆 Tuesday, August 15
🕖 7 PM
📍 St. Christopher's School
🎫 Free! Tickets are limited! Register here -
Interact with many working in the sports industry OFF the field. Don't miss this!
Community Night was awesome!
Big thanks to Randolph-Macon
@RMCHoops
, coach
@joshmerkel4
and players Buzz Anthony
@buzzanthony11
, David Funderburg & Miles Mallory for coming out and supporting the youth. What a night! See you guys next week, you never know who will show up! 🤔🤫
Another successful Community Reach A Kid Night this past Friday! Coaches and ADs from Matoaca, St. Christopher's, Collegiate and Trinity Episcopal were present. Special thanks to pro hooper Rodney Williams
@YeahRod24
and Befriend's Mollie Reinhart for speaking to the group.
Vice President Stephen Lewis:
"I was happy to support Ray Niblett's Inner City Basketball Camp Friday. The passion he has for the youth and wanting to see them succeed is unparalleled."
Excellent article by Weldon Bradshaw featuring VP Del Harris
@delharrisbball
on the progress of 804 Coaches For Change. We thank Weldon for his support and effort on publicizing our mission and what we've been up to.
What a great Friday night! We were glad to see the youth back out at CommUnity Night. These young men and women are truly special. Coaches and youth, whether you are a basketball fan or not, join us August 19. Let's continue to bring our community together.
Congratulations to Steward’s Assistant Director of Athletics & Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Kara Bacile, who has been selected as a finalist for the Coach of the Year at the inaugural RVA Sports Awards, which will be held on February 5, 2022! VOTE⬇️
We are delighted to have Shea Collins
@10Scollins
as a panelist for the Community Classic dinner Sunday. Collins is Midlothian High's Director of Student Activities, CEO of 365 Mentoring and Coaching, and has been the first Black female to serve in several roles in her career.
Tuesday, we spent the morning assembling 120 bagged lunches for the homeless. All items were donated by our families & the team went to hand these lunches out in person at Greater Mt. Moriah Church. We partnered with Richmond Friends of the Homeless!
#GoSpartans
#rvaw
#804Varsity
"It's like life, you have to make an adjustment." - Ty White
@Chosen2give
"I'm beyond a basketball coach. I'm a life coach." - Darryl Watts
@CoachWatts527
We are proud to have such wonderful role models in our organization. JM and Armstrong players are blessed to have them!
"Sports teach life lessons and so we're going to use this as a life lesson."
Disappointment today after RPS cancelled winter sports, but Ty White and Darryl Watts will do their best to use this as a teaching moment and guide their kids through.
@NBC12
@Chosen2give
@wildcatshoops
Friday's Community Night was a blast! Our non-profit partners really came through in a big way. Everyone left with a new basketball, a smile and great tools for success. Good luck to the youth in the coming weeks as school begins!
Girls Change Bracket
Game 2
Hanover 57, Matoaca 32
Izzy Murphy scored 18 points, and Emma Slutzah hit 4 treys to lead Hanover. Kaycee Doughty ripped down 15 boards with 9 points. Faith Brown (12) & Sydney Richardson (10) led Matoaca.
Ladies and Gentleman...this just in...We have a new Burd that is about to take flight. Congratulations to our next Varsity Boys Basketball Coach - Nick Burd!
Our first Town Hall on Sports Careers was fantastic! Thank you to all of our panelists who took time out to participate, and to Mylo Video Productions for the dope edit!
Happy New Year!
The Inaugural 804 Community Classic was a huge success! Thank you to all that were involved to make this a reality. For recaps, stats, photos and more from the event, use this link.
Girls Unity Bracket
Game 4
Monacan 49, Collegiate 36
Trinity Jones had game-highs of 14 points and 5 steals, and Lila Donnelly added 11 in the win. Autumn Smith had 7 boards. For Collegiate, Clare Aman had 10 points and 9 boards, and Lily Berger handed out 6 assists.
The time has come!
The girls will kick off the action Wednesday at Henrico HS. See you there!
1:30 - Varina vs. Huguenot
3:30 - Steward vs. Henrico
5:30 - Trinity Episcopal vs. Midlothian
7:30 - Virginia Academy vs. St. Gertrude
#804CommunityClassic
What an awesome way to end 2020! Our 7th Reach A Kid Night was fantastic! Thank you to all of the coaches and supporters that have made it possible, and each young person that has come out. We will see you in 2021!
#Change
#Community
#GiveBack
#Compassion
It's go time!!!
Thank you to all of our volunteers for helping set up for this evening's dinner. We're excited to break bread together and have dialogue with one another.
Our team had the great privilege of serving over 60 meals this afternoon at the Charlottesville Salvation Army’s Soup Kitchen. Thank you to
@coach_Yates12
for coordinating the day of service!
We hosted our 3rd annual MLK Zoom Monday, January 16 and had a wonderful time hearing from several student-athletes about their favorite MLK quotes and what they mean to them.
We encourage everyone to "make a career of humanity."
Our zoom on President's Day for Black History Month was fantastic. Lots of positive energy, and wonderful connections were made. Thanks for all that participated!
#Community
#BHM
Girls Unity Bracket
Game 3
Glen Allen 53, Henrico 30
The Jaguars broke open a 4-point game at half behind double-doubles from Lindsey Shoulders (18 points, 11 boards) & Sydney Worsham (12, 12 and 6 assists). Riley Waite had 11 and 9. McKenzie Wiggins led Henrico (9 points.
We had a great time at our second annual MLK Town Hall Zoom! Thank all those that participated.
"The more we interact and the more we do things together, the more we understand each other." - 804C4C President Darryl Watts
In addition to the teams that competed today, we honored and recognized several youth and difference-making adults Wednesday. More to come Thursday. Be there!
#804CommunityClassic
We're not surprised in the least.
@RMCHoops
and Buzz Anthony showed up for inner city youth at our Community Night last summer.
"When COVID sidelined team managers, this basketball star washed his teammates' clothes"
2 days until the Sports Careers Town Hall! Register now …
Meet panelist
@DennisBickmeier
, Executive Director of the Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority
@Henrico_SEA
. He's the former president of RIR and also worked for the L.A. Rams and Angels.
Join us Monday, February 21 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. as we discuss those who have made in impact in Black History. All are welcome to join us via zoom. See you then!
The MS League at U-Turn resumed today!
St. Christopher’s 47, St Bridget's 24
StC was led by Wright and Zion.
Steward 38, AJC 21
Eli led the Spartans to a comfy win.
Collegiate 40, Veritas 20
Chason helped the Cougars double up Veritas.
@STCAthletics
@CougarsRVA
@StewardSpartans
The boys are on deck Dec. 23 at Henrico HS!
1:30 pm: Midlothian vs. Banner Christian (Henrico is in health protocol)
3:30 pm: Church Hill Academy vs. Armstrong
5:30 pm: St. Christopher's vs. Steward
7:30 pm: Collegiate vs. Varina
@TheRVASportsNet
@804Varsity
#804CommunityClassic
3 days until the Sports Careers Town Hall! Register now …
Meet panelist Greg Beckwith,
@SpiderMBB
TV/Radio Analyst. He's in UR's Hall of Fame after an all-conference basketball career.
Come hear from Beckwith August 15!
Boys Unity Bracket
Game 4
Hermitage 83, Matoaca 46
The Panthers put 4 players in double figures, including 18 each from Eiden Harvey and Kavontae Williams (9 boards). Tyson Scott had 14, and Jaiden Faircloth 11. Dillon Newton-Short led Matoaca with 13 and Jadon Minder had 12.
Varina 71, Collegiate 51 - Final
Hickory & Oak Game MVPs
Varina - Anthony Fisher 18 points
Collegiate - Colin Ryan 16 points, 8 rebounds
#804CommunityClassic
We started 804 Coaches for Change almost a year ago in hopes of creating change, and today, justice was served in Minneapolis. This was a step in the right direction for a better future in liberty, justice & equality for all, but this is only the beginning of the journey.