Brad's Beyond Ball Foundation
Invests in the Next Generation of Leaders Through
Sports, Mentorship, and Education.
Welcome
Step onto the field of opportunity with Brad’s Beyond Ball Foundation! We’re dedicated to cultivating the next generation of leaders by investing in 10th and 11th grade high school athletes from underserved backgrounds in Hillsborough County, beginning with our initial cohort of football players at Chamberlain High.
While they hone their athletic skills, we equip them with crucial intangibles like leadership, character, and an unwavering work ethic.
Through dedicated mentorship and tailored programs, we guide these promising young individuals from their sophomore year through graduation, ensuring they have the support to not only succeed in sports but also to secure academic scholarships and build brighter futures. Your partnership makes this profound transformation possible.
Who We Are
Brad’s Beyond Ball Foundation is a registered organization driven by a dedicated Board of Directors and supported by committed volunteers. We are passionate about empowering high school athletes from disadvantaged backgrounds, believing in their potential to excel both on and off the field. Our programs are meticulously designed to foster personal growth, academic achievement, and athletic success by focusing on the development of critical life skills. We work directly with select Hillsborough County high schools, ensuring our efforts reach those who can benefit most from our mentorship, leadership initiatives, and comprehensive support system. We are more than just a foundation; we are a community committed to building a brighter future for these promising young individuals.
Our Mission
Brad’s Beyond Ball Foundation is a non-profit organization that addresses positive intangibles that will enhance the overall personal, academic, and athletic success of high school athletes from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Services We Provide
The heart of Brad’s Beyond Ball Foundation lies in the impactful services we provide to our student-athletes. We go beyond the game to foster character, leadership, and scholarship, ensuring holistic development. Our key programs include:
Personalized Mentoring
Connecting students with dedicated mentors for guidance and support.
Robust Academic Assistance
Offering consistent monitoring and tutoring to help students thrive academically.
Inspirational Workshops
Delivering motivational seminars that build essential life skills.
Broadening Horizons
Organizing field trips, travel, and cultural activities to expose students to new experiences.
Professional Football Camps
Providing exclusive access to summer camps led by current and former NFL coaches and celebrities.
Future Planning
Conducting career aspiration activities and seminars to prepare students for their paths beyond high school.
Scholarship Opportunities
Offering vital college and vocational scholarships to eligible students, opening doors to higher education.
SUPPORT US
Support Brad's Beyond Ball Foundation by clicking the button below to donate via PayPal, or send a check to:
Brad's Beyond Ball Foundation - PO Box 16132, Tampa, FL 33687
Every contribution helps us create impact—thank you for being part of our mission!
Brad’s Beyond Ball Foundation is a tax-exempt charitable organization under IRC Section 501(c)(3). We are not a private foundation; therefore, your gift receives the maximum deduction under IRC code 509(a)(1). You have the option to make your gift with the condition of “No Publicity” or “Anonymous”. We will honor and respect your privacy. To provide you with the proper receipts to show our appreciation for your generosity, personal data will be gathered. This includes name, address, phone number, and e-mail address. This information will only be accessed by authorized personnel and only used for business purposes
Meet Our Board Members
Brad Holmes
Brads Beyond Ball Foundation President and Founder
VP & GM of Detroit Lions
Brad Holmes was named the Lions’ Executive Vice President and General Manager on Jan. 14, 2021. In his role, he oversees the Lions’ football operations and reports directly to Principal Owner and Chair Sheila Ford Hamp and President and CEO Rod Wood.
Holmes’ vision for leading the Lions has been founded on a collaborative approach with Head Coach Dan Campbell as the two began reshaping the roster in 2021. Placing an emphasis on players with grit, passion, and football character, Holmes has enhanced the Lions roster through precision in every phase of the talent acquisition process as he enters his fifth season as Executive Vice President and General Manager.
Holmes’s combination of Draft success and strategic free agent signings has helped build a roster that achieved historic success in the last two seasons. In 2024, the Lions set records during the regular season with 15 wins. In 2023, the team finished the season with a 12-5 record and clinched a division title for the first time in 30 years. The Lions went on to appear in their second-ever NFC Championship Game since the 1991 season. Holmes was named the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) Executive of the Year in back-to-back seasons for his work in 2023 and 2024. He is the first Detroit Lions executive to win the award and the NFL’s third general manager to win it multiple times.
Before the Lions, Holmes led the Rams’ college scouting department and helped the organization capture two NFC West titles en route to three playoff berths and an appearance in Super Bowl LIII. After initially joining the Rams in 2003 as a public relations intern, Holmes transitioned into scouting and spent nearly two decades in various roles within the organization’s player personnel department, including NFS scout, area scout, national Combine scout, and scouting assistant.
A Tampa, Fla. native, Holmes graduated cum laude from North Carolina A&T State University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Mass Communications and was a four-year letterman for the Aggies at defensive tackle. He was voted team captain and helped A&T win the 1999 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and Black College Football National Championship. In May 2025, Holmes was honored with the distinguished distinction of delivering the university’s commencement speech to the Class of 2025. In 2022, the Chamberlain (Fla.) High School Legacy Alliance recognized Holmes as a distinguished alumnus by naming the new football stadium press box in his honor.
Holmes is the son of Melvin Holmes, who played offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971-73, and is also the nephew of former Lions defensive back Luther Bradley (1978 first-round pick). He is married to his wife, Lisa, and they have two children together. He is the son of Dr. Joan Holmes Mosley.
Lisa Holmes
Dr. Joan Holmes Mosley
Dr. Lucinda S. Barron
Dr. Ken Atwater
Mike Tolliver
DeVaughn R. Jiles
Luther A. Bradley, Jr.
Tara Holmes Gibson
Detroit Lions General Manager, Brad Holmes,
gives back to his Tampa Bay community with new foundation!
Brad’s Beyond Ball Foundation will kick-off in Tampa, Florida on August 30th!
please contact Dr. Joan Holmes Mosley at jbholmes1946@gmail.com.
Detroit Lions General Manager, Brad Holmes,
gives back to his Tampa Bay community with new foundation!
Brad’s Beyond Ball Foundation will kick-off in Tampa, Florida on August 30th!
please contact Dr. Joan Holmes Mosley at jbholmes1946@gmail.com.
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