The inherent idea behind the On Deck Foundation is to promote healthier lifestyles and success for underprivileged, “at-risk,” and “high-risk” children and communities. Within some of these communities, there are children experiencing all of the above. There is, and always will be, a special interest placed on wards of the state and foster-care. This idea is played out through awareness and outreach programs established, facilitated, and supported by the On Deck Foundation. With your help, the On Deck Foundation hopes to promote a more robust sense of self and community for these children, strengthening theirs, ours, and your community bonds. Read More...

USC Football program opens it's doors and heart to LA County foster youth

10/30/08 LOS ANGELES, CA-USC's football program, thanks to coaches, Rocky Seto and Pete Carroll, opened it's doors to their private practice during the week of the Washington game to a group of boys ages 11-17 from the LA County foster system. The boys themselves had the time of their life watching from the sidelines. They were able to watch first hand some of their favorite players up close. A very special thank you to Mark Sanchez, Rey Maualuga and Fili Moala for taking time to chat and take pictures with the boys. Another special thank you to them and Coach Carroll for also leaving tickets for the Washington game for the boys for their first college football game!

Former Major Leaguer & current Atlanta Braves Supervising Scout, Brian Hunter, visits Canyon View School in San Dimas, CA

SAN DIMAS, CA- Brian "Big Game" Hunter made a suprise appearance in Mr. Anderson's class in San Dimas, CA.. Brian had an opportunity to share some of his experiences growing up and the obstacles he faced as he climbed the baseball ladder all the way to the Big Leagues. The kids then had about a half hour of Q&A time with him. After his time with the kids, Brian realized that this population of youth are good kids with a lot to offer. "I expected to see barbed wire and high walls when I got here, which is not the case. The facility and campus were very well maintained and looked like a nice enviroment for these kids to learn in. The public needs to understand that the foster system is separate from the juvenille system."

12/1/2008 Phase Training continues to make a difference

SOUTHERN CA- Phase Training is a six week, twice a week program where participants are introduced, instructed, and tested on the fundamentals of athletic regimens required for all sporting endeavors and personal health. Phase Training is primarily based on personal assessment and achievement. In the beginning participants are weighed, measured, and tested on a variety of abilities related to physical agility. Phase training thereafter consists of muscle awareness and development, proper training implementation, personal goal establishment and testing for acknowledged improvement, and the importance of cooperation. Phase Training has been proven to assist these youth with their mental health as well. Phase Training athletes have been ranging in age from 8-16.

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