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The mission of PLA is to change the current state of affairs throughout the city of Louisville for low income situations, through sport. PLA aims to set individuals up to succeed in every aspect of their life.
At Pride Leadership Academy (PLA), we are focused on providing our community with the resources necessary to create real change. PLA intends to use sport as the engine to help individuals in low income situations make their dreams, reality. Our programs emphasize the importance of education and provide participants the tools to excel. Along with our tutoring programs, we will provide a mentor base to narrow participants' focus on early career planning.... |
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Youth Trade Engagement
Mr Paul Nelson speaks to our youth about having a road map in pursuit of their passions. In the process of renovating our River Park Drive facility, we take time out to explain the importance of having a dream and sacrificing to get to our end game.
Invincibility lies in the defense; the possibility of victory in attack.
-Sun Tzu
-Sun Tzu
Why Playing College Football Prepared Me to Start and Lead an Organization
“I’m sorry, you don’t have enough experience for this position.” Have you heard this before in a job interview? While many employers look for traditional experience, the currency of the world of entrepreneurship is applied knowledge. Playing college football has provided me with a framework of transferrable skills. Now I am applying the concepts I have learned to launch my organization, Prime U, focusing on empowering students and young professionals with principles and skills to become the best version of themselves through values-driven leadership training, holistic personal development, and innovative learning solutions. I am grateful for the educational experience and degrees I have earned at both the University of Louisville and The Ohio State University. Also, I am especially grateful for the education I received on the football field and in the locker room of both schools as a student-athlete and coach. In my football career I had the unique distinction to play at two top 25 programs, under three head coaches and four position coaches. Each program and coach taught me different skill sets that have shaped me into who I am today.
Student of the Week
Azziah Hotep Harris
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Upcoming Event
WLFC Opening Weekend
Saturday May 19, 2018 Pride Leadership Academy will spend the evening cheering on Louisville City as they challenge ATL United. Please visit our social sites for instructions on how to join us for discounted admission. |
Volunteer of the Month
Davon Smock
Davon is a 15 year old student at Louisville Male High School. He has volunteered his time to PLA working as a referee and sharpening his trade skills. Davon is a hard worker that is finding his way in life. He aspires to be a lawyer or a medical professional when he gets older. |
