TROY CAMPBELL
MENTOR
Troy is a born and raised Phoenician with a lifelong passion for giving back to the youth in his community. A graduate of Washington High School, Troy played football through a scholarship to Glendale Community College for two seasons before receiving a football scholarship to Northern Arizona University (NAU), where he graduated with a BA in Business Administration in 1999.
His dedication to youth development began in college, where he designed and implemented activities at Maryvale, Trevor Browne, and Carl Hayden High Schools for the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department. After graduation, Troy briefly worked in business management but soon discovered his true career path at Tumbleweed Center For Youth Development.
Troy was instrumental in creating and managing a youth learning center that served youth ages 14-25. Under his leadership, the program expanded, offering educational and workforce development services designed to equip disadvantaged youth with the skills they needed to succeed academically, personally, and economically.
In 2007, Troy helped establish the Arizona Saints Youth Mentoring Organization for youth ages 5-17, recognizing the need to instill positive habits and character at an earlier age. Over 18 years, Troy has seen the successful outcomes of his work, with many of the youth he mentored becoming successful professionals and parents. As Co-President and Head Coach of AZ Saints, Troy remains committed to investing in the future of our youth, whom he believes are our greatest resource.
KORY
FULLER
MENTOR
Kory Fuller has served 8 years with the Tucson Police Department as a patrol officer, a member of the Rapid Response Team, and an undercover officer with the Counter Narcotics Alliance. Throughout his service, he has received 5 commendations, two of which were for saving lives.
Before becoming a police officer, Mr. Fuller worked for 6.5 years as a correctional officer in Eloy and Florence, where he was part of the Special Operations Response Team and facilitated the Youth Scared Straight program at CCA Florence Correctional Center. He also worked with the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections. Despite holding a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Northern Arizona University and gaining 8 years of police experience, Mr. Fuller felt a strong calling to work with young people.
He moved to Phoenix to serve as the WIA Workforce Development Specialist for Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development. Mr. Fuller was the Destination Graduation Coordinator at Camelback High School and the founder and facilitator of the Camelback High School men's support group, 'Breaking the Cycle.' Mr. Fuller has also partnered with Deon Clark to facilitate the Legacy I-3 Energy Workforce Preparation and Economic Development Program, which equips senior high school students in the Phoenix Union High School District with skills for entering the energy industry.
Additionally, Mr. Fuller was the PW Division Head Football Coach and Vice President of the AZ Saints Youth Mentoring Organization. A devoted husband and father, he is passionate about impacting youth development and creating lasting change in the community.
MENTORSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
We are dedicated to helping our sports participants develop the skills needed to compete at a high level while earning a spot on an elite team. These elite teams will primarily compete in local tournaments across Arizona, with occasional travel opportunities depending on the sport. We focus on spending quality time working on fundamentals with coaches, preparing athletes to excel in higher levels of competition. The Mentorship & Development Program is designed to provide instruction beyond what is typically offered at the recreational level, mastering the fundamentals.
The mentors and volunteers involved in our program come from established programs throughout the Metro Phoenix area, often being family members or friends of the participants. They are encouraged to seek additional resources from the community to enhance their ability to teach and guide young athletes in developing not only sports skills but also leadership and life skills, empowering them to succeed in any situation they encounter.
JAMES WADE HINCKLEY
MENTOR
James, a native of Phoenix, Arizona, attended Bostrom and Maryvale High Schools. At 13, he became involved in gang activity, and at 17, he suffered a near-fatal gunshot wound to his spinal cord, resulting in paralysis in his arms and legs. Despite the hardships, James led a peer mentoring program aimed at helping others make better choices and avoid gang involvement.
He pursued his education at Phoenix College and became active in the community, speaking at events like the Martin Luther King Youth Rally, City Dads, and the Arizona Christian Youth Center. He also organized efforts to bring diverse cultural and ethnic groups together for a common purpose and starred in the BBC documentary Shot by a Kid. James later earned a Bachelor's degree in social work from Arizona State University.
James and his brother Bobby, traveled the country speaking on gang intervention and prevention, using the choices, decisions, and consequences approach. In 2010, he received the Governor's Award for Mentor of the Year from Jan Brewer. He was also featured in the documentary Moving Forward Before and After Quadriplegia. James credits his resilience and positive attitude to the lessons he learned through sports before his injury. He played for the Spo-fit Sparks power wheelchair soccer team and believes his faith in Christ has been a constant source of strength throughout his life.
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