CLEVELAND — Football is America's most popular youth sport, and with the NFL Draft in town all eyes are center stage.
Whitney Houston said it best: "I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way."
That’s exactly what the Ginn Elite Spartans are doing.
“Everybody is a diamond, it’s just how you get cut and just how they brush you off to shine!” said pro football player Ted Ginn Jr.
As we continue navigating through challenging times, one thing remains the same: Investing in the future will always pay off. With a team of more than 45 kids, the Ginn Elite Spartans strive for greatness.
“It’s all about putting the kids in the best place to shine -- and it might not be football, might not be basketball -- but those sports and activities give them a surface of what the world is going to be."
Ginn not only gives back to the community, he leaves behind gems for the little ones, letting them know that your dreams can come true.
“It's always been in me to be able to give back, I've been giving back since day one. ... My community raised me without my community there is no me!"
It's a football program so crucial for young players like Denzel Smith, aka "J.R. the Star," and King Johnson.
"I get to play with my friends and just have fun playing," Denzel said.
Spartans sharing the field making lifetime friendships and hoping one day to make it to the big stage.