The goal of this panel is to provide some direction, inspiration, and encouragement for our students who may be anxious and uncertain about how they’ll transition their identity, lifestyle, and purpose to post-college and post-athletics life. Reggie Stephens-A former NFL player for the New York Giants and Super Bowl XXXV veteran, Reggie has successfully navigated…
Supporting His Journey On & Off the Field At the Reggie Stephens Foundation, one of the greatest rewards is watching our athletes continue to grow long after their time in our programs. Former RSF athlete Qwentin Brown is now continuing his academic and football journey at Brown University—and we couldn’t be more proud of the…
The work of the Reggie Stephens Foundation continues to gain recognition across the region, most recently through a feature by the Santa Cruz County Office of Education highlighting founder Reggie Stephens and his commitment to empowering youth. The written interview offers insight into Reggie’s journey, his purpose, and the vision behind RSF’s growing impact in…
I had a great time today at Cesar Chavez Middle School in Watsonville. We talked about my life journey, overcoming obstacles, my professional football career, and all the programs we offer through RSF. Most importantly, we talked about dreams—music, sports, and whatever path they see for themselves—and how showing up, believing in yourself, and…
Caleb Womack really lives what Seek. Believe. Achieve. means. He’s a Santa Cruz High alum and now a redshirt junior at San José State, and he’s honestly one of the hardest workers l’ve been around. Watching his journey has been powerful. COVID hit right when Caleb was coming out of high school, right in the…
We are proud to celebrate Ellie Marta of Aptos High School, a dedicated student-athlete, member of our RSF Sunday Sessions, and a key player on the RSF Lady Mayans Elite Flag Travel Team, who has been awarded the RSF x Zenith Prep College Preparatory Scholarship 🎓✨ Ellie received her scholarship during Sunday Sessions—right where…
The Reggie Stephens Foundation (RSF) is proud to announce an official partnership with Zenith Prep Academy, a nationally respected college admissions and academic advising organization dedicated to expanding access to higher education for underrepresented students. Through this partnership, Zenith Prep Academy will provide a full scholarship each year to select RSF student-athletes who exemplify…
Welcome Back, Dr. Gwynn! This week, the Reggie Stephens Foundation (RSF) proudly welcomes back Dr. Douglas Gwynn from Morgan State University to Santa Cruz County and the Central Coast for a week of meaningful outreach and inspiration. In partnership with RSF Founder Reggie Stephens and Education Director TaRaya Lundy, Dr. Gwynn will visit local high…
Reggie Stephens named Good Times Top 50 Santa Cruz Trailblazers Thank you Good Times Santa Cruz for recognizing me as one of the Top 50 Santa Cruzans. It’s truly an honor to be included on this special list alongside so many impactful people in our community. I’m especially grateful to share this recognition with two…
Truly honored to receive the Vision Award from Morgan State University and Dr. Douglas Gwynn. After flying to Utah to graduate with my master’s in Sports Management, I headed straight to Baltimore for this moment—and what a week it’s been. This award means a lot because it reflects the purpose and passion I’ve poured into…