2025 Youth Development Camp and Coaches Clinic Highlights

Birmingham, AL (6/13/25) The Arthur and Eva Brown Foundation hosted its Annual Youth Development Camp on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Bell-Culpepper Stadium on the campus of Wenonah High School. Sponsored and organized by Grady and Steve Brown and their families, the camp brought together more than 100 area youth for a day of comprehensive growth—athletic, personal, and spiritual.

Led by Grady Brown, current Defensive Backs Coach for the New Orleans Saints, the camp focused on developing core football skills while instilling values that transcend the game. Throughout the day, participants engaged in high-impact skill development sessions led by current and former coaches and players. From agility drills to defensive techniques, campers gained valuable insights into improving their on-field performance.

Beyond athletics, the camp emphasized character development, social responsibility, and financial literacy—critical tools for lifelong success. Youth participated in sessions that encouraged wise decision-making, leadership, goal-setting, and responsible money management. These segments were led by trusted professionals and mentors with experience in education, coaching, and business.

The event also featured moments of spiritual reflection, offering participants an opportunity to connect with purpose and understand the importance of faith and resilience in life’s journey. Coaches and mentors spoke openly about their own paths and the role of discipline, faith, and mentorship in their careers and lives.

Held annually as part of the foundation’s ongoing commitment to youth empowerment, the camp serves as a vital touchpoint for young people across Birmingham and surrounding communities. The Arthur and Eva Brown Foundation, established to honor the legacy of service and education embodied by its namesakes, continues to invest in the next generation by creating impactful programs like this.

Tuscaloosa, AL (6/13/25) The Arthur and Eva Brown Foundation, in partnership with LEADSTRONG Consulting, delivered a powerful and timely professional learning session for High School Head Football Coaches and Coordinators of the Tuscaloosa Public Schools. Held as part of the district’s summer professional development initiative, the event was hosted by the Tuscaloosa Public Schools Director of Athletics and welcomed coaching staff from across the system for a deep dive into the Vocation of Coaching.

The session, titled "The Vocation of Coaching: Strategy, Delivery, and Purpose", encouraged participants to re-examine their roles not only as tacticians and leaders on the field but as transformative figures in the lives of young athletes. Coaches engaged in critical dialogue around strategic planning, instructional delivery, culture-building, and mentorship.

Grady Brown, current Defensive Backs Coach for the New Orleans Saints, served as the keynote presenter. Drawing from his decades of experience at the collegiate and professional levels, Coach Brown spoke on the higher calling of coaching, the impact of intentional leadership, and the evolving role of high school athletics in shaping future leaders.

Attendees participated in interactive breakout discussions and reflective exercises designed to elevate their effectiveness in both football operations and character formation. The session also touched on building inclusive, responsive team cultures, setting measurable goals, and fostering player accountability—on and off the field.

“This session wasn’t just about football schemes or drills,” one participant shared. “It was about reshaping how we think about our influence as coaches and the long-term imprint we leave on student-athletes.”

The Arthur and Eva Brown Foundation continues to be a catalyst for holistic youth and community development through programs that integrate education, sports, and leadership. LEADSTRONG Consulting added a strategic lens to the professional learning, offering data-driven practices to support continuous improvement within athletic programs.

The partnership’s goal was clear: empower coaches with tools and mindsets that extend beyond the game—equipping them to nurture discipline, purpose, and excellence in every student-athlete they serve.