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Featured Event: The 3rd Annual TPF Classic Pro-Am
The 3rd Annual TPF Classic Pro-Am will be held at The Standard Club on Friday, August 28th with a 1:00 PM shotgun start. Each team will consist of 4 amateurs and 1 Georgia PGA professional. $800/team or $225/player. Sponsorships available as well. For more information please contact Brian at brian@tripleplayfoundation.org or Laine at Laine.Wilson@GT.com
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Featured Program: "College Can" Program
"College Can" Program: Our focal program in Athens is the "College Can" program. During the spring, and in partnership with University of Georgia (UGA) Department of Public Administration & Policy and Fowler Drive Elementary School, the "College Can" program aims to increase educational interest by motivating students that college can be an achievable goal. -
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Welcome
Triple Play Foundation (TPF), a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization established in December 2006, is dedicated to using sports to promote education, health, and community service to at-risk youths in the Atlanta and Athens areas. With hard work, respect, integrity, and collective responsibility as our Core Values, TPF is committed to making progress in society using sports as its medium. In sports, people find a sense of joy and community. Teamwork, healthy competition, fair play, and sportsmanship are all lessons learned on the playing field.
These lessons have molded generations of Americans into leaders and winners in life. Because of this, the influence of sports on American culture is undeniable. Sports have always been at the forefront of the social issues in America. TPF continues in this tradition by providing sports-related programs that promote health, encourage educational responsibility, and require participant community service. TPF knows that it can continue to expand its impact with the help of our executive team, community partners, volunteers, donors, and supporters.
Executive Team
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Stewart Ambler - Board of Directors
Stewart got his bachelors degree in science from The University of South Carolina, Columbia with a major in Accounting and minor in Retail Management. He currently works for Beecher Carlson Insurance Services as a Staff Accountant in their corporate offices. He has been working with The Triple Play Foundation on the side for the past year and has helped them set up and run many of their fundraisers. -
Michael Bernath - Board of Directors
Michael Bernath graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics. Michael currently serves as the Vice President of Acquisitions for Peachtree Hotel Group, based in Atlanta, GA. Michael has been working with The Triple Play Foundation since its formation in 2006. -
James Childers - Board of Directors
James graduated from The Art Institute of Atlanta with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Web Design & Interactive Media. He is the one responsible for all of the beautiful web page designs that we've had over the years. James has been with TPF since it's conception. -
Ben Walker - Board of Directors
Ben Walker received his BS in Industrial Design from Georgia Tech in 2002, and began his career in the graphics industry. Ben started at a small signage firm, where he quickly worked his way up to become the office manager, building the company up to over a million dollars in yearly sales. Ben then transitioned into the role of Southeast Regional Sales Manager for a large printing company specializing in tradeshow design and construction, where his design skills, sales experience and project management played a key role. Wanting more out of his career, Ben went back to the grind at Georgia Tech. He will have his Masters of Industrial Design in 2010 and his MBA in spring of 2011, while continuing to conduct research for Georgia Tech as a GRA. Ben is planning his masters thesis and building his future on sustainable aspects of intelligent furniture. Ben has been an active member and volunteer of various non-profit organizations for over 4 years. Outside of Triple Play Foundation, he acts as a camp counselor at Camp Stars (Hospice Atlanta) and a logistics volunteer at the annual Sandy Springs Festival. Ben also gives his time to Buckhead Church, where he leads a men's small group, leads a fourth grade boys' Sunday School class, a provides support in other various ministries. -
Laine Wilson - Board of Directors
Laine has been an active member of various non-profit organizations for over 10 years. Outside of Triple Play Foundation, her involvement as a chair with the Sandy Springs Festival and the small group programs at Buckhead Church are a few of her annual event commitments. She was a member of the Junior League of Atlanta for 3 years, and held the position of Marketing Chair for one of their sub-committees. She is currently supporting a thriving tax practice as a Senior Marketing Associate at Grant Thornton LLP, and one of her primary industry focuses at the firm is the Not-for-Profit sector. Her past experience includes marketing and client service for 2 years with KPMG LLP. Laine graduated Magna Cum Laude with Honors from the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business in 2002. -
Brian Gamsey - Executive Director
Native of Sandy Springs, GA, Brian R. Gamsey graduated with honors from The University of Texas, B.B.A. Finance. He served on Board of Directors for March of Dimes - city of Austin chapter and was also recognized by March of Dimes as top youth leader in 2004. While at Ernst and Young, Brian was recognized for being a "Community Champion" for his commitment to service. He is currently studying at The University of Georgia to obtain a Master's in Public Administration and Policy with a specialization in management and nonprofit organizational development.
Partners
Letter from the Founder
From the winter of 2003 through the fall of 2006, Kyle Burnat - a pitcher for Yale University from Atlanta, Jimmy Prior - a basketball player from Chicago, Davy Ferguson a wrestler who attended the University of Florida, and Andy Gathers - an avid sports fan from Cleveland, lost their lives too soon, all passed away before the age of 23. They will all be remembered for their love of life, hard work, high character, and the important role sports played in their lives. It is the memory of these former teammates and forever friends that inspired the idea of the Triple Play Foundation (TPF). These tragedies left me reflecting on life, pondering its meaning, and searching for answers to many questions. Why is life unfair? Why isn't there anything to do about it? How can it be fixed? Since December 2006, TPF stopped me asking the questions of why and started me answering the question of how.
TPF is committed to making progress in society using sports as a tool to promote education, health and community service to at-risk youth. Guided by our core values -hard work, respect, integrity, and collective responsibility - TPF is proud to be entering our third year of existence. Last year in addition to the funds TPF distributed to other worthy causes, for the first time since its inception, TPF held its own programs. These programs benefited at-risk youth in the East Atlanta, Fulton County and Athens-Clarke County communities. Jackie Robinson once said "I believe in the goodness of a free society. And I believe that society can remain good only as long as we are willing to fight for it--and to fight against whatever imperfections may exist." TPF echoes those inspiring sentiments and fights everyday to continue to improve society. TPF knows that it can continue to expand its impact with the help of our tremendous community partners, volunteers, donors, and supporters. It very rare that a person gets to see their dream come to life, thank you for helping me start to see mine in this lifetime.
B.R. Gamsey
Founder/Executive Director Triple Play Foundation
"College Can" Program
During the spring, and in partnership with University of Georgia (UGA) Department of Public Administration & Policy and Fowler Drive Elementary School, the "College Can" program aims to increase educational interest by motivating students that college can be an achievable goal.
The first way the "College Can" program seeks to do this is by hosting a field trip on the UGA campus. In addition to speaking with the student-athletes meeting successful young men and women who have overcome similar obstacles, the student of Fowler Drive will receive VIP tours of Rankin Smith Student Athlete Academic Center, Sanford Stadium, and Stegman Coliseum and then be treated to a beautiful picnic.
The second aim of the "College Can" program is to raise money in order to fund enrichment projects that will increase educational interest & performance, which in turn will increase the likelihood of the students of Fowler Drive attending college. TPF believes the program leads to an increase in overall student interest in education and will help to bridge the gap between the educational inequities that currently exists. To learn more, please contact Brian.
"Core Values" Football Clinic
The camp, held at North Springs High School, will concentrate on the basic fundamentals of the game and the importance of giving back to your community. Topics to be covered include: quarterback play, running back play, lineman skills, linebacker and defensive back techniques. Campers will also receive instruction on topics outside of the game of football such as the importance of work ethics, proper nutrition, teamwork and the importance of giving back to your community. Attendance is free but all participants must commit to providing 2 hours of community service.
This camp will be under the direction of the North Springs High School Football Staff, and both current and former college and NFL players. Each young man will be coached by some of the best coaches in the state. North Springs' position coaches will serve as camp instructors. The camp is designed to give the participants a maximum number of drill periods on all phases of the game. Participants will be divided into small groups to increase the improvement opportunities and the individual instruction. TPF believes the program leads to an increase in community service amongst participants. To learn more, please contact Stewart.
"Core Values" Golf Clinic
The camp, led by current GA PGA club pros, will concentrate on teaching the basic fundamentals of the game of golf. Campers will also receive instruction on topic outside of the game of golf such as the importance of work ethics, teamwork and the importance of giving back to your community.
3rd Annual TPF Summer Spectacular at Sweetwater - May 15th
This year's event will be held Friday May 15, 2009. $25/ticket for 1 and $20/ticket for 2+. Ticket price includes: live music from local artist The Family Funk - an 8- piece soul/funk band, a Sweetwater pint glass, tours and tasting of Sweetwater brews and return ride to Buckhead and/or the Virginia Highlands.
To learn more, please please contact Michael.
To view pictures from last year's event - click here.
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3rd Annual TPF Classic Pro-Am Golf Tournament - August 28th
The 3rd Annual TPF Classic Pro-Am will be held at The Standard Club on Friday, August 28th. To learn more, please contact Laine.
The 2nd Annual TPF Classic Pro-Am was a beautiful day for golf at The Standard Club on Monday, September 22nd. Everyone had a great time playing a beautiful course, eating good food, and raising money for a great cause. At the end of the day the low scores belonged to:
1st Place Air Serv
2nd Place The Intersect Group
3rd Place Hire Dynamics.
To view pictures from last year's event - click here.