Preparation Meets Opportunity: Ellie Marta Awarded RSF x Zenith Prep Scholarship 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…
RSF x Zenith Prep Academy Partnership 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…
Jan. 4th, 2026 – 2nd Annual RSF x GPF Central Coast Girls Flag Senior All-Star Game Honored to host our 2nd Annual RSF x GPF Central Coast Girls Flag Senior All-Star Game, celebrating standout seniors from Santa Cruz and Monterey counties.Congratulations to every athlete and to the dedicated coaches guiding them—you set the standard, raise…
From the NFL to community impact — empowering youth through sports, arts, education & culture RSF Founder Reggie Stephens recently joined host Rocky Snyder on The Zelos Podcast to share his inspiring journey—from his days in the NFL to his lifelong mission of empowering youth and giving back to the community through the Reggie Stephens…
RSF 7-on-7 All-County Travel Team Tryouts Get ready to compete, connect, and elevate your game! 🏈The Reggie Stephens Foundation is hosting RSF 7-on-7 All-County Travel Team Tryouts on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Santa Cruz High School (415 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA) — rain or shine! Open to athletes ages 10U, 12U, 14U, 15U,…
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…
Fund the Future – RSF 2025 Annual Fundraiser Support the RSF Annual Fundraiser! Your donation helps us reach our $25,000 goal to empower the next generation. Every gift supports programs in sports, education, arts, and culture, creating lasting opportunities for youth. Click below to donate and join us in building brighter futures. – RSF Board…
⚡ The Storm shows up strong! ⚡ We were proud to support the Women’s Coaching Alliance at their inspiring Play It Forward event, celebrating women’s leadership, mentorship, and the next generation of coaches. Huge thanks to Odessa Jenkins, Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC) founder, for joining us, and to Board members Ann Kletz, Reggie Stephens…
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…
Reggie Stephens Joins Golden State Storm Board of Advisors The Reggie Stephens Foundation is thrilled to announce that our founder, Reggie Stephens, has officially joined the Board of Advisors for the Golden State Storm, the newest franchise in the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC). The Golden State Storm is a groundbreaking organization dedicated to expanding…
Reggie Stephens Music Tour to Mexico is Building Bridges and Communities Internationally for RSF Join Reggie Stephens on an unforgettable journey through Mexico City as he connects music, culture, and community during an international press run for his latest project “Black Man in Mexico” and Margarito 2 with The Collective Root. In just 6 days,…
Many thanks to everyone who supported the RSF 2nd Annual BBQ Fundraiser This past Saturday, July 26th, the Reggie Stephens Foundation hosted our 2nd Annual BBQ Fundraiser, and it was nothing short of amazing. We served up 1,500 plates of food, all in support of the local high school sports programs that joined in on…
Meet Corporate Catalyst for Change – Atlantic Sol Atlantic Sol x Reggie Stephens Foundation | Shop with Purpose. Make a Difference. We’re proud to partner with Atlantic Sol as an official corporate sponsor of the Reggie Stephens Foundation (RSF)! When you shop at AtlanticSol.com (https://www.atlanticsol.com) and use the code 20TORSF at checkout, you’ll receive 20%…
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Support Local High School Athletics at Our Annual BBQ Fundraiser! The Reggie Stephens Foundation is thrilled to announce our annual BBQ Fundraiser, a delicious way to support local high school athletics and contribute to vital programs in sports, arts, education, and culture! Join us on Saturday, July 26th, for a fantastic meal that makes a…
🎥 Full Game Airing Now! RSF/GPF Girls Flag Football All-Star Game 2025 🏈✨ We’re excited to announce that the RSF/GPF Girls Flag Football All-Star Game 2025 is now airing on Community Television of Santa Cruz — and you don’t want to miss it! 📺 Watch every Saturday at 9 AM from May 31st through July…
Helene R. Bouchard Scholarship Program building mentally and physically strong girls in Partnership with: RSF | Project Daraja | Crossfit Santa Cruz Central Sunday Sessions = Sisterhood + Strength We’re building more than athletes — we’re building confidence, community, and future leaders. Founded in honor of the late Helene R. Bouchard – athlete, mother, and…
Little Warriors, Big Hearts: RSF Littles Celebrate First Victory! The future is bright for the Reggie Stephens Foundation (RSF) AAU basketball program! Our youngest athletes, the combined 5th and 4th-grade team, brought home their first victory of the season, and the smiles on their faces say it all! The RSF Littles, as they are affectionately…
July 25th, 2025 RSF 7th Annual Golf Tournament Join us for the 7th Annual RSF Golf Tournament Fundraiser at Spring Hills Golf Course in Watsonville, CA! This event supports the Reggie Stephens Foundation’s mission to empower youth through sports, arts, education, and culture. Funds raised will provide scholarships for student-athletes in our programs—including AAU basketball,…
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…
Grateful. Humbled. Proud. I’m officially a graduate, with my Masters in Sports Management from Utah State University! Big thanks to the Utah State administration for all the support throughout this journey. I’m especially grateful to Raymond Farris, who believed in me from day one—back when I was just a street free agent chasing a shot…
2025 RSF HBCU Tour It was a blessing to take some of our RSF Sunday Session students from Santa Cruz County to the East Coast to visit some incredible HBCUs: *Delaware State University *University of Maryland Eastern Shores *Hampton University *Norfolk State University *Coppin State University *Morgan State University *Howard University Bowie State University Students…
12th Annual RSF Central Coast All-Star Basketball Game Set for March 23, 2025 Santa Cruz vs. Monterey: Showcasing the Region’s Best Athletes Santa Cruz, CA – The 12th Annual Reggie Stephens Foundation (RSF) Central Coast All-Star Basketball Game is set to tip off on Sunday, March 23, 2025, continuing a long-standing tradition of highlighting the…
2025 AAU Basketball Tryouts. Thank you to all the youth who came and tried out and thank you to all the coaches. We are looking forward to another great season!
Seek. Believe. Achieve. What started as a vision has grown into a movement. The Reggie Stephens Foundation (RSF) began with a simple mission—to uplift and support student-athletes through sports, mentorship, and opportunity. Over the years, we’ve watched kids grow from beginners to elite athletes, from young dreamers to leaders in their communities. This video collage…
Helene R. Bouchard Scholarship Program Empowering Young Women in Santa Cruz County The Reggie Stephens Foundation is excited to support the Helene R. Bouchard Scholarship, a CrossFit program for high school girls focusing on foundational fitness principles, female mentorship, and personal resilience strategies to strengthen the body and the mind. This scholarship is offered…
🏀 41st MLK Convocation Recap 🎤✨ The 41st MLK Convocation, hosted by UCSC, took place on January 30th at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz, CA, and was an unforgettable evening of inspiration and empowerment. Emceed by Stan White II, Director of RSF Basketball and a dedicated community leader, the event featured an…
Advancing Equity, Building Community The Reggie Stephens Foundation is honored to be part of the Rise Together 2025 Cohort through the Community Foundation! This incredible initiative brings together a coalition of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) leaders dedicated to advancing racial equity and creating meaningful change in Santa Cruz County. What Is Rise…
Aptos’ Izzy Graff hauls in receiving touchdown, wins 40-yard dash event By Gordon Kass, The Pajaronian | View full article here North All-Stars’ Fernanda Lazo of Watsonville High looks to pass to Izzy Graff of Aptos during the inaugural RSF/GPF Central Coast Flag Football All-Star Game at Santa Cruz High on Sunday, Jan 26,…
By Jim Seimas, Santa Cruz Sentinel | View full article coverage SANTA CRUZ — No one beats the NFL. No one. But ask any of the 300-plus fans who skipped watching the NFL’s Championship Sunday to attend a piece of local history at Santa Cruz High — the inaugural Central Coast Flag Football All-Star Game,…
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — By KSBW Reporter, Jake Flores | View full story coverage here Santa Cruz hosted its inaugural girls flag football all-star game, highlighting the best local high school athletes in the sport. “I’m like, what can I do to kinda honor these girls in this sport and this is how we came…
Reggie Stephens Foundation, Gino Panelli Foundation help bring Sunday’s event to flourish View Full Article and Photos on Pajaronian A group of high school senior girls from both Santa Cruz and Monterey counties are set to participate in the inaugural Central Coast Flag Football All-Star Game this weekend. Aptos’ Izzy Graff and Mia Sanchez, St.…
Introducing the Inaugural RSF/GPF Central Coast Girls Flag Football All-Star Game Date: Sunday, January 26th, 2025 Location: Santa Cruz High School – 415 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Skills Competition: 1:00 PM Game Time: 2:00 PM Admission: $5 dollars. Middle and high school students free with school ID. Be a part of history as…
The Reggie Stephens Foundation helps students study and exercise ByAlesandro Manzella December 18, 2024 TRAINING DAY Retired pro football player Reggie Stephens has a nonprofit that helps guide and train kids. Photo: Contributed Former NFL cornerback Reggie Stephens trains with Santa Cruz students every Sunday. He works with kids on developing athletic skills, extending their…
Join Us in Making a Difference This Holiday Season Gather your friends and family to experience the magic of the holidays while making a positive impact. Admission is free, and every purchase helps create opportunities for youth in our community. Don’t Forget! Through December 31st, your donations to RSF via Santa Cruz Gives will make…
Join the RSF 7-on-7 All County Travel Team Tryouts! Are you ready to take your football skills to the next level? The Reggie Stephens Foundation (RSF) invites young athletes to showcase their talent and join the elite RSF 7-on-7 All County Travel Team. This is your opportunity to compete, grow, and represent your community in…
GIVE HERE NOV. 20TH – DEC. 31ST Empowering Youth Through Education and Athletics: Support RSF via Santa Cruz Gives At the Reggie Stephens Foundation (RSF), we’re on a mission to transform lives by combining the power of sports with educational opportunities. This year, in partnership with Santa Cruz Gives, we’re raising funds to expand our…
Falcons football assistant coach and former NFLer thrives on assisting local youths By Juan Reyes – October 9, 2024 Scotts Valley High assistant football coach Reggie Stephens is part of the Class of 2024 that will be inducted into the Scotts Valley High Athletics Hall of Fame on Oct. 18. (Juan Reyes/Press Banner) Reggie Stephens…
The Reggie Stephens Foundation (RSF), in collaboration with Morgan State University and Black Health Matters Santa Cruz, organized presentations in Santa Cruz County to provide youth with insights into Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). On Sunday, October 6th, Dr. Douglas F. Gwynn, Morgan State’s Director of Resident Life & Housing, along with RSF’s Education…
At RSF, we are dedicated to supporting the growth of girls’ flag football in Santa Cruz County and the Central Coast. Through our Sunday training sessions, we provide a dedicated space for young female athletes to learn, grow, and excel in the sport of football. These sessions are about more than just playing the game—they’re…
June 28th – July 1st – RSF Visit to Morgan State University The Reggie Stephens Foundation had an incredible trip to Baltimore with three amazing student-athletes to visit Morgan State University! We were treated to the utmost hospitality, and the kids loved meeting the football coach and exploring the campus. A huge thank you to…
RSF – Proud to Partner with Morgan State University The RSF education program is committed to providing our youth with services that support their holistic development. It is our mission to expand their life experiences allowing them to discover their uniqueness and value. I consider myself to be a lifelong learner. I am always looking…
RSF – Proud Sponsor of the Freedom Ball The Reggie Stephens Foundation is proud to have partnered with beygood & ShadyGang Productions in support of The Freedom Ball, a collective celebration for Pride & Juneteenth. Join us in celebrating liberation, black innovation, and the freedom to live your truth. The Freedom Ball was co-produced by…
The Reggie Stephens Foundation is proud to partner with @beygood & @shadygangproduction for The Freedom Ball, a collective celebration for Pride & Juneteenth. Join us in celebrating liberation, black innovation, and the freedom to live our truth. The Freedom Ball is co-produced by Reggie’s younger sister Romonica Stephens. She is a multidimensional creative and founding…
In the 2024 RSF 11th Annual Central Coast Basketball All-Star Games, the matchups featured Santa Cruz versus Monterey. The Reggie Stephens Foundation (RSF) extends gratitude to all supporters. The foundation’s objective is to foster an excellent environment for youth and high school student athletes to exhibit their talents. The event was thoroughly enjoyed, and RSF…
Congratulations to Isiah Bivins In a recent announcement, Isiah Bivins, a standout athlete from Monterey High School, has committed to Idaho, marking a significant milestone in his athletic journey. This achievement underscores the impactful role played by the Reggie Stephens Foundation (RSF) in supporting young student-athletes in realizing their dreams. Bivins’ commitment to Idaho serves…
During a Santa Cruz Pop Warner football game at Harvey West park Reggie noticed the score board wasn’t working during the game…It wasn’t until some of the parents told him the scoreboard has never worked…He then took it upon himself & met with other local community leaders & local businesses & together they found a…