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Former Clay athlete pitches relaunch of youth football program emphasizing mentorship and inclusion
Summary
Terrell West, a Clay High alumnus and former professional player, asked the council to support a relaunch of youth sports called 'Fundamentals' focusing on mentorship, broader extracurricular engagement and healthy activity for kids.
Terrell West, introduced by Mayor Anderson, addressed the council to outline a plan to relaunch youth football and associated programs in Clay. West, who said he attended Clay schools and played at Clay High, described a program called "Fundamentals" that aims to combine sports instruction with mentorship and opportunities for band, cheer and other extracurricular involvement.
"We want positive experience for the kids, for the parents, for the coaches, and for the community," West said, describing efforts to include children who may not be athletic and to use sports as a vehicle for better health and accountability.
West said organizers have talked with school coaches and band and cheer staff and plan to publicize participation and create mentoring connections. He asked the council for support in relaunching the program; the council thanked him and did not take an immediate funding vote during the session.
Next steps: council members indicated they would follow up with West and staff would identify any formal requests for funding or facility time to be scheduled for future consideration.
