501(c)(3) Nonprofit  ·  Wilson County, Tennessee

Building
Legacies.
One Athlete
at a Time.

Legacy Athletic Fund bridges the gap between athletic potential and professional achievement — developing not just better players, but better people who transform their communities for generations.

Donate Today Our Mission

All donations are fully tax-deductible  ·  EIN: 99-2543373

$620K
Round one fundraising goal to launch operations and hire our founding team
92
Athletes per Pro Cycle — 32 days of immersive professional development
68 yrs
Combined years of military service — Army & Navy veterans on the founding team
4
Board of Advisor members, including NFL and College Hall of Famers, a former NFL Coach, and an NFL Agent
Our Mission

“Build a better world by building better people who are empowered through better athletic achievement.”

What We Do

Four Areas of Focus.
One Mission.

Legacy Athletic Fund is not a single program — it is a platform for change. Our T.E.R.E. framework operates across four interconnected pillars built on the foundation of our mission. Tap any pillar to learn more.

Building Better People
Sharpening the character, communication, and decision-making an athlete carries long after the uniform comes off — the operating system for a life of influence.
Building Better Athletes
Equipping the whole athlete — mind, body, platform, and network — to convert on-field capability into off-field impact.
Building a Better World
Empowering athletes to become leaders, mentors, and community builders — turning athletic achievement into lasting positive impact far beyond the field.
LEGACY ATHLETIC FUND
TRAINING
EDUCATION
RESOURCES
EXPERIENCES
BUILD BETTER PEOPLE  ·  BUILD BETTER ATHLETES  ·  BUILD A BETTER WORLD

Football player in action
Pro Cycle  ·  32 Days  ·  92 Athletes  ·  July/August 2027  ·  SPIRE Academy, Geneva OH
Our Flagship Program

Graduate School for Football.

At the heart of LAF's player development mission is the Pro Cycle — a 32-day immersive program that makes athletes roster-ready while teaching them how to be a professional on and off the field. This is where Wilson County's investment in LAF makes a national impact.

Becoming Roster-Ready
  • Intensive film study — learning HOW to study film
  • Position coaching and football IQ development
  • Strength, conditioning, and biometric analysis
  • Live drills beginning Day 18 of each cycle
  • Game-condition scrimmages on Days 24 and 30
  • Film and data shared directly with NFL scouts
Learning How to Be a Pro
  • Nutrition planning and food preparation
  • Financial planning and literacy
  • Mental health awareness and resilience
  • Recovery process and injury prevention
  • Public relations and personal brand
  • Character development and leadership
32
Days per cycle
92
Athletes per cycle
2x
Minimum per year
2027
First cycle
Support the Pro Cycle
The Problem We're Solving

Every Year, Hundreds of Players Fall Short.
Not for Lack of Talent.

The gap between college football and professional readiness is real — and almost entirely unaddressed. Players with legitimate NFL potential wash out every year because nobody taught them how to close the distance.

2,000+
College players attempt to reach the NFL each year
1,184
Players released when teams cut to 53 man rosters
0
0
Comprehensive holistic development programs existed
Until Now.
"

There has never been a comprehensive program to help incoming players overcome the skills gap between them and experienced professional athletes — until now. The holistic approach developed by LAF may be exactly what they need to succeed.

Billy "White Shoes" Johnson  ·  15-Year NFL Veteran  ·  College Football Hall of Fame
Rooted in Wilson County

Wilson County Deserves a World-Class Sports
and Character Development Organization.

At Legacy Athletic Fund, we realize our efforts to "build a better world" have to start at home. We believe our future success depends upon the ability to identify needs and provide worthwhile solutions… for our neighbors and our community!

Player Development
  • Pro Cycles
  • Girls flag football
  • Skills camps
  • Coaching clinics
Character Development
  • Leadership education
  • Life skills application
  • Community engagement
Healthy Lifestyle
  • Physical
  • Nutritional
  • Recovery
  • Social, spiritual, and mental

Proud Members Of

Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce
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Girls flag football in stadium
Girls Flag Football
The Fastest-Growing Sport in America.
And a 2028 Olympic Event.
LAF is building a girls flag football program from the ground up — regional tournaments, national championships, and a direct pathway to college scholarship exposure.
Beyond the Pro Cycle

Building Athletes — and Character —
From the Ground Up.

LAF's mission extends beyond the professional pipeline. As implied within the name, Legacy Athletic Fund aspires to produce connections between the generations… A perpetual conversation passing support and wisdom from generation to generation, and a future for the AGES.

Youth soccer players on the field
Access
Young football player on the field
Growth
Group exercise and engagement
Engagement
Girls flag football game under the lights
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Hear It From Us

The Vision, In Our Own Words.

See what Legacy Athletic Fund is building and why it matters — from the people who lived the origin story.

John Davis — Founder & President, Legacy Athletic Fund

A Story Worth Telling.

It started with a player yelling in a hotel lobby — not AT John Davis, but TO him. That moment sparked a two-year journey that became Legacy Athletic Fund.

The Pro Cycle exists because that player deserved better. Every player who falls through the gap deserves better. LAF is closing it.

Be Part of the Solution
Board of Advisors

The Names Behind LAF
Are Not Endorsers. They Are Validators.

Every advisor attached to Legacy Athletic Fund has seen the gap firsthand — from the field, the sidelines, and the front office. Their involvement is not ceremonial.

Steve Hutchinson
Pro Football Hall of Fame (2020)  ·  Board of Advisors
Unanimous All-American at Michigan, first-round pick by the Seattle Seahawks in 2001. Over a 12-year NFL career with the Seahawks, Vikings, and Titans, Hutchinson earned 5 first-team All-Pro honors and 7 Pro Bowl selections — widely regarded as one of the greatest offensive guards in NFL history. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2024.
Billy "White Shoes" Johnson
College Football Hall of Fame (1996)  ·  Board of Advisors
Drafted by the Houston Oilers in 1974, Johnson spent 15 years in the NFL and became one of the most dynamic return specialists the game has ever seen. Named to the NFL 1970s and 1980s All-Decade Teams and both the 75th and 100th Anniversary All-Time NFL Teams. Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame (1996) and the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame (2018).
Coach Terry Shea
40+ Years in Football  ·  Board of Advisors
Terry Shea has coached at both the college and professional levels for more than 40 years. He has coached for some of football's greats like Bill Walsh, Dick Vermeil and Marty Schottenheimer. He developed his reputation as a mentor and teacher for the quarterback position, coaching at the major college Division 1A level for more than two decades and at the NFL level for 8 seasons, including the staffs of the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, and Los Angeles Rams.
Drew Pittman
NFL Agent, 30+ Years  ·  Board of Advisors
Drew Pittman is a successful sports agent of over 30 years, during which he has assisted well over 100 players in pursuit of their dream of playing in the NFL — many as NFL Draft picks. Drew is the author of First Team Dad: Your Playbook For A Winning Family (with Forward by Tony Dungy). Most recently, Drew Co-Founded BrainVault, a sports science company dedicated to protecting athletes of all ages and levels of ability from the devastating effects of concussion.
Our Leadership

Operators. Veterans. Coaches.
People Who Have Done Hard Things.

The LAF leadership team brings 43 combined years of military service, coaching, athletics, and program development.

John Davis
Founder & President
Retired Army Officer with 23 years on active duty. BA from Methodist University, MBA from Syracuse. 20+ years coaching at every level from youth league through high school.
★ US Army — 23 Years
Jody Pounds
Jody Pounds
Program Development
Retired 20-year Navy Intelligence Officer with 29 years of leadership experience. Expert in education and training program design and execution.
⚓ US Navy — 20 Years
Adam Huddleston
Football Operations
Active high school football and soccer coach with 19+ years in athletics. Former NCAA D-I and NAIA football athlete.
Tyler Davis
Tyler Davis
Player Relations
Former NAIA and NCAA D-II football athlete and private athletic training coach. Direct bridge between LAF and the athletes it serves.
John Davis
President
A career Army Officer, John retired in 2005 with 23 years on active duty. He served in a variety of command and staff positions, providing him with tremendous life and leadership experience. He completed his BA in Business from Methodist University and an MBA from Syracuse University. He has coached for 20+ years at every level from youth league through high school. Coach Davis incorporates life skills into his coaching methods and is a firm believer that attitude is the single-most important athlete-controlled element of training. Mount Juliet, TN.
★ US Army — 23 Years
JJ Coyne
Secretary / Treasurer
Retired United States Navy Supply Corps officer with 25+ years of experience across military, manufacturing, media, and sports organizations. Graduate degrees in operations management, business administration, and project management. Active in board service and community leadership. Tampa, FL.
⚓ US Navy — 25 Years
Luke Bottorff
Legal Counsel & Board Member
After attending Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, TN, Luke earned a degree in Business Management from Virginia Tech. He began his legal career at Nashville School of Law, then launched Bottorff Law in 2015, which transitioned to Mill Creek Legal PLLC in 2022. Focuses on small business and estate planning. Active in nonprofits as both counselor and board member. Wilson County native.
Coach Bill Laveroni
Board Member
Following a playing career as a 3-year starting Center at Cal Berkeley, Bill began an extensive career spanning over three decades of coaching at every level from High School to the NFL. With stops as Offensive Line Coach at Cal Berkeley, Utah State, San Jose State, Rutgers and Vanderbilt, Coach Lav became the Offensive Line Coach for the Seattle Seahawks from 2002 to 2005 — contributing to Pro Bowl selections for Walter Jones and Steve Hutchinson, as well as Shaun Alexander's record-setting 28 touchdown season in 2005.
Scott Laigo
Board Member
Driving force behind Student Athlete Advocates (SAA), a cutting-edge platform empowering student-athletes to take control of their future. With over 25 years as a high school and college football coach, Scott has been a fierce champion for athletes. His passion to break down barriers for student-athletes led to SAA, a movement rewriting the futures of young athletes nationwide.
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Seats Available
Board of Directors
LAF is actively recruiting board members who share our commitment to athletic development and community impact. Up to 11 seats per bylaws.
Strategic Partnerships

The Infrastructure Is Already
Taking Shape.

LAF has not waited for funding to begin building the operational backbone of the Pro Cycle. Key partnerships are in active development right now.

Facility Partner & POC Host
SPIRE Academy
One of the premier elite athletic training facilities in the country — Geneva, Ohio. In active discussions to host LAF's Proof of Concept Pro Cycle in July/August 2027. World-class infrastructure, film capabilities, and sports science support.
Elite Training Facility POC Host 2027 Film & Biometrics
Athlete Pipeline Partner
Grid Camps
Partnership in development with founder Tom Goodhines for athlete recruiting and vetting. Grid Camps identifies Pro Cycle candidates — solving the athlete sourcing challenge before the first cycle runs.
Athlete Recruiting Vetting Pipeline Tom Goodhines
Built by Those Who Served

Service Does Not End
When the Uniform
Comes Off.

Legacy Athletic Fund was built by veterans. Three members of the team — John Davis (US Army, 23 years), Jody Pounds (US Navy, 20 years), and JJ Coyne (US Navy, 25 years) — bring a combined 68 years of military service to this mission. They understand that real development is about discipline, character, and sacrifice.

68
Combined years of military service
United States Army seal Army
John Davis — 23 years
United States Navy seal Navy
Jody Pounds — 20 years
United States Navy seal Navy
JJ Coyne — 25 years

"The values that make a great soldier are the same values that make a great professional athlete — and a great community member. When you take that uniform off, your legacy doesn't have to end. LAF was built to make sure it doesn't."

— John Davis, Founder & President, Legacy Athletic Fund