MEET THE TEAM

President - Guys With Ties

Devin Jordan

Devin Jordan is founder of Beyond The Game and has a passion for enriching the lives of young people and giving back to the community. As a former student athlete, he understands that a kids first experience with sports is vital.

Vice President - Motivational Concerts

Elijah Desmond

"As a former multi-sport athlete in football, wrestling, track and basketball, Beyond The Game is a platform that allows me to give back to the next generation of kids.” Elijah is our VP of motivational concerts and shares his message  in hopes of positively influencing their lives.

Leader - Girls With Pearls

Ashton Knappenberger

"As a former Volleyball stand out, Beyond The Game allows me to prioritize the mental challenges our student athletes face in a way that the younger me would have greatly benefited from.” Ashton currently attends Mount Union University, & studying Middle School Education.

Leader - Girls With Pearls

Barb Ewing Cockroft

Barb holds over 35 years of classroom experience as well as a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. The inspiration for what she does and for who she is comes from God, whom she credits for her successes.

Leader - Girls With Pearls

Carrie Wucinich

Carrie is a Registered Dental Hygienist with over 15 years experiencve. Her motto is “Helping Children in More Ways than One.” Girls With Pearls allows Carrie to empower and teach children to follow their dreams.

Leader - Girls With Pearls

Antonette Lackey

Antonette studies nursing at THE Ohio State University  & is the community service ambassador for the Black Student Association. “Beyond the Game is an opportunity for me to mentor the youth to be the best they can be!”

Leader - Guys With Ties

Ryan Boyd

"As a former football and track athlete, Beyond The Game allows me to make a strong influence on todays youth and I feel this is the vehicle to apply a positive change in the community. My mother always told me, “Reach one, Teach one.” "To be able to work with Beyond The Game is truly an honor & I am excited to for the many lives we will bless along the way."

Leader - Guys With Ties

Neeko Longshore

"As a former football and track star, Beyond The Game gives me the opportunity to be a light in so many young boys' lives that may not have a male role model to look up to. I can't express enough how important it is to set a good, respectful path for young men and women to better set themselves up for the future. My hope is that with my small influence, I am able to change someone's life."

Motivational Speaker / Guys With Ties

Jamal Luke

Jamal Luke helps students, student-athletes, and young adults excel by providing college, career, and life strategies. As a former football athlete, Beyond The Game allows Jamal to utilize his knowledge of sports and coaching to teach others what it takes to be a true champion in life, sports, and athletics as well as what it means to GO BEYOND! 

Motivational Speaker / Mental Manual

John Taylor

"As a former college football player at Ohio University, Beyond The Game allows me the opportunity to impact students and make a difference.” John works with educational & athletic organizations to help build & develop culture, communication and life skills.

Human Resources

LaToya Briscoe

LaToya holds 19 years of Payroll, Payroll Tax and Human Resources experience and obtained her B.A. in Human Resource Management early 2022. She currently works as Senior Payroll Specialist  and works with Beyond The Game in her spare time.

Administrative Assistant

Brandi Jordan

"As a former competitive cheerleader, Beyond The Game allows me to share my experieces with young girls in hopes that I can create a positive impact in their lives. Beyond The Game is a wonderful program & I am happy to have the chance to share it with others." 

Leader - Guys With Ties

Jeremy Willison

 “For me, Beyond The Game means using the platform I earned as an athlete to make a positive impact on someone else’s life by taking the skills/traits that made me a great leader on/off the field and passing them onto the youth so they can be great leaders in their community, schools, and Beyond.”