2007 Brian Jordan Foundation/Mentoring Viable Prospects Tournament

The second annual BJF/MVP summer tournament took place July 26th-29th at Georgia Tech's Chandler Stadium. The event featured six by invitation only teams of 18 players from around the nation, and has been designed to increase exposure of minority baseball players accross the country.

Thirty seven of the 111 student athletes from 2006 that were in attendance received scholarship awards, or were drafted by a major league baseball team. Attendance by players, families, scouts, local and national media, and the general public has greatly increased in 2007 as word is spread about this outstanding program for young men. Many baseball periodicals covered the weekends events such as Baseball America.

Two teams of rising high school juniors and seniors from Atlanta, Chicago, Tampa, the Virgin Islands, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama competed in the four day tournament that drew over 50 college recruiters and professional scouts, including a number of representatives from historically black colleges.

Along with games days, a valuable dinner Symposium for all student athletes was held to help educate players on college financial aid requirements, the importance of solid academic performance, respect and purpose in life, and character development.

The tournament made an indelible mark on promising young men and was also successful in partnering the Brian Jordan Foundation and Mentoring Viable Prospects together to share valuable tools and resources to promote academics, personal development, health and wellness, and strong positive family values.

For more information on the 2008 Brian Jordan Foundation MVP Tournament please contact the Brian Jordan Foundation office at 404.588.9934. For more information on Mentoring Viable Prospects please visit their website.

You are Invited to the "First" Annual Pre-Game Reception for MVP!

2007 MVP Tournament Pre-Game Reception
DATE: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
TIME: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Atlanta Braves Chophouse

The Atlanta Braves Chophouse overlooks center field, directly above the Braves bullpen. Parking is FREE in the Green Lot, Hank Aaron Drive & Fulton Street.

Cost: $50.00 Donation to MVP provides admittance for two
Proceeds are restricted for direct suppot to student athletes attending the 2007 MVP tournament.

The 2007 MVP/Brian Jordan Foundation Summer Tournament will provide an opportunity for high school baseball players to showcase their individual skills in preparation for collegiate scholarship opportunities and possible careers in professional baseball.

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The Mission of Mentoring Viable Prospects (MVP) is to provide opportunities and exposure for young athletes persuing a college education. The objective is to positively mentor each player in the areas of character development, social and emotional growth, academic achievement and physical well being. Mentoring Viable Prospects has set a foundation for success on and off the field. MVP is a public charity, classified as a 501c3 with the Internal Revenue Service, and is governed by a volunteer board of Directors.

Please mail payments to:

Mentoring Viable Prospects
Attn: 2007 MVP Pre-Game Reception
245 Country Club Dr. Suite A
Stockbridge, GA 30281

A special thank you to the Atlanta Braves for sponsoring the MVP Pre-Game Tournament Reception.

BJF Internship Program congratulates Summer Intern

Congratulations to Nontalie Morrow who served in the BJF Summer Internship Program. Nontalie Graduated from Atlanta Public Schools in May, and has been accepted to her college of choice to study biology.

BJ's Scholars Program congratulates our graduate

Congratulations for a job well done for our 2002 BJ's Scholar recipient Crystal Randolph! Crystal graduated with a Bachelor's degree, and is now pursuing her Master's Degree in social work at Howard University in Washington, DC.

The BJ's Scholar's Program began in 1998, and provides college scholarships to low-wealth, and disadvantaged high school seniors. The award provides a total of $16,000 for four years of academic study.

Brian Jordan Foundation at the Hank Stewart White Linen Affair

The Brian Jordan Foundation participated in the Hank Stewart White Linen Affair on July 14, 2007. Hank Stewart, a poet and orator, is a motivational speaker and inspirational poet. Stewart is a member of the acclaimed Five Men On A Stool, a contemporary R&B/Jazz ensemble accompanied by a touch of the spoken word. The group consists of four talented individuals with an All-Star rhythm section representing the "fifth" man. The HSWLA included a "Literary Cafe" in which notable author's shared their latest books and participated in a panel discussion for attendees. Brian Jordan shared his book "I Told You I Can Play", and signed books for BJF supporters.

Mr. Jordan and his children were also included in a wonderful book published in honor of fathers entitled "I am a Father, Celebrating African-American Fathers" by David Manuel. A portion of the proceeds from the event went to support The Stewart Foundation focusing on leadership, community Service and education.

2007 Brian Jordan Football Clinic

July 10-12th, 2007 the Brian Jordan Foundation and the North Dekalb Football Association hosted a free football clinic for youth and young adults.

Brian Jordan on Sports Radio 790

The Brian Jordan Foundation supports Camp Twin Lakes! Tune into Sports Radio 790 the Zone (AM790) tomorrow to hear Brian Jordan share his support for CTL for a one hour exclusive interview, July 12, for the second annual radiothon benefiting Camp Twin Lakes! The radio station will be broadcasting from Camp Twin Lakes all day (from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.), interviewing campers, staff, parents, and other friends of Camp Twin Lakes and asking listeners to phone in with their pledges.

Tune your radio to 790 AM!
Call in your pledge tomorrow or make a donation online now by clicking the link here.