Our Team
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Jeff Thompson is the founding director of Baltimore’s 10:12 Sports, and previously founded both T48 Fitness and Urban Promise Academy (DE), where he also taught. He is a graduate of the University of Delaware, where he was a Division 1 football player and excelled in academics. Since moving to Baltimore in 2012, Jeff has been heavily involved in using sports and fitness to help shape and empower young men, while teaching them about the love of Christ.
Jeff currently lives with his lovely wife and four beautiful children in West Baltimore. He and his family have chosen to intentionally live in the neighborhoods of the youth that they serve. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys: fishing, weightlifting, playing sports, and going to outdoor concerts.
Favorite Quotes:
“Do what you HAVE to do today so that you can do what you WANT to do tomorrow.”
— Unknown
“No one EVER regrets working hard.
— Unknown
Favorite Scripture:
“Delight yourself in The Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.”
— Psalms 37:4
jeff thompson
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Herbie Brown has been heavily involved in youth sports for over five years. He is a graduate of Lancaster Bible College, where he was a Division 3 basketball player. He excelled on the court which led to opportunities playing professional basketball, and coaching basketball camps in over six countries. He also was heavily involved in the development of the program Global Squad which is the premier program for high school athletes seeking NCAA exposure.
Herbie is excited to empower young men and share his love for Christ with others. Herbie enjoys: playing basketball, watching sports, bowling, and spending time with his family.
Favorite Quotes:
“No matter who or what we are, we must use our gifts to praise God.”
— James Moss
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then is not an act, but a habit.”
— Aristotle
Favorite Scripture:
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:18
herb brown
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Isaiah Addison was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from Saint Frances Academy, where he has won 3 state and 3 national championships.
He has been a part of 10:12 sports for 6 years now. Playing on the Steelers team where he also won 3 community bowls. After growing out the role of being a player, Isaiah wanted to expand his role within 10:12 Sports. With a lot of hope and hard work, he was able to reach the position of Head Coach. He now takes the lead of Head Coach of the Dolphins while being an intern. Isaiah is excited to expand his network and help build his faith with in God while sharing his experiences and discipline with each of his players on and off the field.
Favorite Quote:
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”
― Theodore Roosevelt
Favorite Scripture:
“I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.”
― Philippians 4:11–13
Isaiah Addison
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Ashley Hickson is from Chicago, IL and went to school at Clark Atlanta University and Georgia State University! She graduated in 2016 with a Bachelors in Human Learning and Development and moved to Denver, Colorado to start her teaching career, coach competitive gymnastics and help mentor teens in her Church Teen Ministry at the Denver Church of Christ! While in College she ran Track and Field, Cheered on a Co-Ed Cheer Squad and helped lead women’s bible studies in her college Campus Ministry! In May of 2021 she moved to Baltimore with her Husband and in May of 2022 they had their first child. She is very excited to help Baltimore’s youth and see how God will bless the mission of 10:12 Sports!
Favorite Quote:
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
— Nelson Mandela
Favorite Scripture:
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
Ashley Hickson
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As the video intern for 10:12 Sports, Tabrian wants to have fun with media production, while learning more about it and improving his style and the amount of videos he produces. Tabrian was born and raised in Sandtown and graduated from Mervo in 2021.
Favorite Quote:
“I never knew what I had til it was gone”
— Unknown
Favorite Scripture:
“He not only forgave them, he offered them kindness. ‘So then, dont be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.’ And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them.”
― Genesis 50:21
Tabrian Savoy
Samantha Naya
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Samantha Naya was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. As an adolescent, she relocated to Maryland where she attended the University of Maryland, College Park, and graduated with a Bachelor's in Behavioral and Community Health. As a recent graduate, she has dedicated her time to Community Engagement within the non-profit sector by working with vulnerable populations such as low-income and refugee youth. As a Volunteer empowerment VISTA here at 10:12 Sports, Samantha is ecstatic to engage with Baltimore Youth and expand community capacity while leveraging its talents.
Favorite Quote:
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that."— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Favorite Scripture:
“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”— Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV