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Mission
The 13th Man supports game-changing young men by providing leadership development, academic enrichment, and community engagement experiences that reveal, develop and empower their greatness.
Vision
Every young man across the nation will develop themselves to engage, act and lead as a confident community game changer.
Core Values
Academic Excellence
Community Service
Leadership Development
Self-Enrichment
"For a young man, being a part of a team is bigger than the sport."
Why Me? Why Now? Why Not!
"For a young man, being a part of a team is bigger than the sport."
Why Me? Why Now? Why Not!
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Why the 13th man?
Mapping the Journey to Greatness:
Personal Note from Founder, E. Davon Kelly
Who doesn’t want to be great? Whether you are a 12-year-old kid or an 80-year-old man, greatness is something we all desire. But how do you get there? When you become a member of The 13th Man, you will begin your personal journey of discovering your own greatness.
I, nor any member of our team, can define what that greatness is for a young man. He has to determine what that path looks like for him. You define Your Greatness
Society, family and friends often dare to put labels on you. Never fear that here. Welcome to a safe, label- free zone where you can explore and grow.
News & Events
July 7 – August 15, 2025
Leadership Academy Internship
September 15, 2025
10th Anniversary Charity Golf Classic
Norbeck Country Club
October, 2025
13th Man Tutorial Program Begins
October 1, 2025
13th Man Program Year Begins
October 15, 2025
Leadership Academy Applications Due
November 3, 2025
13th Man Book Club
November 17, 2025
Dr. Judith Kelly Writing Enhancement Series
Trio Comittment
At The 13th man, we believe transformation happens when three forces work in sync. The parent who plants the values; The student who commits to the work; the program that builds the bridge
The 13th Man Pledge
The 13th Man Student Pledge
To become a better student, leader, and young man.
To have a positive influence on my family and friends.
To dream big, work hard, and strive for greatness.
And to be a community game changer for the 13th Man and beyond
The 13th Man Parent Pledge
To become a stronger role model, parent, and support system.
To listen to my son and push him to reach his potential.
And to lean on the 13th Man to help me support my son in all his endeavors as he continues his journey to greatness.
