Change The Game, LLC.
Athletic Performance Enhancement, Motivational Speaking & Consulting
Services & Amenities
-Speed Endurance Agility Plyometrics & Strength Training
-Connections with NCAA Coaches throughout the U.S.
-SAT/ACT Prep & Tutoring
-Parents workout for free while client is in program
-Referral Program $400.00 off full tuition
-10% off for payment if full for Session (60 workouts)
-Referral to renowned sports doctor, Dr. Rand, Lone Star Sports Medicine
-Tickets for Houston Astros, Rockets and Texans
-Scholarship opportunities for CTG athletes through Second Half Foundation
-Massage Therapy
-Physical Therapy
-Annual Combine for unsigned Seniors and current Sophomores and Juniors attended by NCAA coaches
-Internship Opportunities
-Alma Mater Investment Program - For every full paying client $200 will
be donated to clients Alma Mater Booster Club
Change the Game is firmly committed to giving back to the community. In order to fully serve the community, CTG has partnered with the Second Half Foundation and assembled a Board of Directors that embodies the virtues of CTG. The Board's goal is to create opportunities both traditional and innovative to improve the lives of young people. The Board also oversees the CTG Scholarship fund, The Second Half Foundation. www.secondhalffoundation.org
Board Members
Sean C. Lewis - See Ownership Page
Coach Kevin Sumlin
Entering his 2nd yr as the head football coach at the University of Houston, Kevin Sumlin has already put his stamp on the Cougar football program. Taking over the reigns of the program in Dec of 2007, Sumlin guided the Cougars to their 4th-straight bowl appearance & became the 1st UH coach in 28 years to lead his team to a bowl victory, as UH topped Air Force 34-28 in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl.
The bowl victory wasn't the only highlight of Sumlin's 1st season as head coach. In week 5, the Cougars knocked off #23 East Carolina, 41-24, posting Houston's 1st road win over a ranked opponent in 24 years & coupled w/their 70-30 victory over #24 Tulsa in Nov, it marked the 1st time since 1984 that Houston defeated 2 ranked teams in the same season.
Sumlin guided Cougars to a perfect 5-0 mark at home & a 6-2 finish in Conference USA action. He was 1 of only 10 1st-yr Football Bowl Subdivision coaches to guide his team to a bowl game, & 1 of only 6 to win the bowl contest. With 8 victories, Sumlin recorded the most wins by a 1st-yr head coach in UH history.
Statistically it was an outstanding inaugural season for Sumlin as well, as the Cougars established 22 new season & career records in 2008. The Houston offense ranked #2 nationally in both total offense (562.8 ypg) & passing yds (401.6 ypg), #4 in 1st downs (355), & #10 in both scoring (40.6 ppg) & 3rd down percentage (51.0). Sophomore quarterback Case Keenum finished the yr as the nation's leader in total offense (403.2 ypg) & #2 in passing yards per game (386.2 ypg), while senior defensive end Phillip Hunt finished #2 nationally in sacks per game (1.08 ).
Sumlin came to Houston after 7 seasons as an assistant coach & offensive coordinator in the Big 12. When introduced to lead the Cougars in December of 2007, Sumlin became the 12th head coach in UH history & the 1st African-American to lead the prestigious Cougar Program.
The 44-year-old Sumlin spent the previous 5 seasons at the University of Oklahoma, where he served as both the co-offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach (2006-07) & special teams coordinator/tight ends coach (2003-05).
In 2007, the OU receivers recorded 19 touchdowns while Malcolm Kelly & Juaquin Iglesias provided 1 of the best 1-2 receiving punches in the nation, ranking 5th & 6th in the OU record book for receiving yds in a season.
Offensively, the Sooners finished 5th in the nation in scoring offense at 42.3 points per game, while ranking 19th nationally in total offense averaging 448.9 yds per game.
The 2006 season saw OU's receivers catch 17 touchdown passes while Kelly reached 1,000 career receiving yds faster than any player in school history. The Sooner offense ranked 19th nationally in scoring offense at 30.3 points per game.
Before his arrival in Norman, Sumlin spent 2 seasons at Texas A&M University, where he served as the assistant head coach, offensive coordinator & wide receivers coach.
Sumlin also has stops at his alma mater, Purdue (1998-2001), Minnesota (1993-97) & Wyoming (1991-92).
Sumlin began his career as a graduate assistant at Washington State for Mike Price (1989-90). He also has been an assistant coach under Bob Stoops (Oklahoma), R.C. Slocum (Texas A&M), Joe Tiller (Purdue and Wyoming), Jim Wacker (Minnesota) & Glen Mason (Minnesota).
Sumlin has coached in 9 bowl games, including all 4 BCS games. 5 came during his time at Oklahoma (2008 Fiesta, 2007 Fiesta, 2005 Holiday, 2005 Orange, 2004 Sugar), 1 at Texas A&M (2002 GalleryFurniture.com) & 3 w/Purdue (2002 Rose, 2000 Outback, 1998 Alamo).
A 4-year letterman as a linebacker at Purdue (1983-86), Sumlin still ranks among the top 10 in career tackles for the Boilermakers. He was named to Sports Illustrated's All-America walk-on list as a freshman after leading Purdue w/91 tackles.
He was named Honorable Mention All-Big Ten in 1984 & helped the team reach the Peach Bowl. Sumlin also earned Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors as a senior, ranking No. 5 in the league w/114 tackles.
The Indianapolis, Ind., native graduated from Purdue in 1988 w/a bachelor's degree in criminology & criminal justice. Sumlin & wife Charlene have 4 children: Courtney, Shelby, Jackson & Joey.
Coach David Suggs
David Suggs with over 24 years of coaching experience to his credit has coached football in two of the best states for high school football talent – Florida and Texas. Presently he is the athletic coordinator and head football coach at Chester W. Nimitz High School. Prior to coming to Nimitz High School in 2004 Suggs coached at Beaumont Central High School where he led the Jaguars to two playoff seasons. Also, during the 2001 season he led Port Arthur Abraham Lincoln High School to its final winning and playoff season before the school district consolidated.
Suggs was a football standout at Central High School (Shelbyville, TN) where he played defensive end and fullback. More importantly, he was a member of the National Honor Society. He played college football at Western Kentucky University and as a starting outside linebacker he was one of the top tacklers for the team and conference. As a junior, Suggs led the Hilltoppers in tackles for loss (21 for 115 yards) while totaling 127 season tackles, causing 5 fumbles and recovering 3. He ranks 4th in most season assist tackles and 5th in career assist tackles for WKU football. Suggs received his Bachelor of Science in Health Education from Western Kentucky University in 1983.
Coach Suggs is an active member of the American Football Coaches Association, Texas High School Coaches Association, Texas High School Athletic Directors Association and Greater Houston Football Coaches Association.
Exavier "Nook"Logan - See Ownership Page
Coach Willie Amendola
Willie is a Massachusetts native who has served the youth of Houston for 31 years. After graduating from Northeastern University where he played football, Willie earned a Masters Degree from Sam Houston State University.
Willie's teaching and coaching experience has come in Houston Independent School District (5 years), Klein Independent School district (11 years), Aldine Independent School District (7 years) and Spring Independent School District for 8 years.
Willie is presently serving as the Athletic Coordinator and Head Football coach at Dekaney High school. Willie has had the privilege of coaching student athletes who have been awarded football scholarships to 30 different Division 1 universities. This demonstrates a consistent athletic philosophy which is based on the academic achievement of the student athletes. The primary purpose of all athletics is the wholesome development of the student athlete.
Coach Corby Meekins
Corby graduated from Shepherd H.S. in Shepherd, TX. in 1987 and attended Sam Houston State University graduating in 1990. He later earned his Master’s degree in 2003.
Corby is entering his 19th year of coaching. He began his coaching career at Deer Park with a stop at Newman Smith H.S. in Dallas. He arrived at Westfield H.S. in 2000 as the Asst. Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator and was named Head Football Coach/Campus A.D. in December of 2003.
In his 1st season he guided the Mustang’s to their first ever 5A Division I State Championship game where they were defeated 28-21 (13-2). In 2005 the Mustang’s reached the State Semi-finals (11-1) and in 2006 the State Quarter-finals (13-1). The 2007 Mustangs finished with a 10-3 record and won their 4TH straight District Championship. He has a overall record of 47-7.
Coach Meekins won the Touchdown Club of Houston “Coach of the Year” award in 2004. He was 1 of 7 finalists’ in the nation for the Adams U.S.A. “National Coach of the Year” award in 2005 and has been the District “Coach of the Year” the past four years.
He is currently the President of the Greater Houston Football Coaches Association (G.H.F.C.A.) after serving two years on the Board of Directors and one as Vice-President. He will serve as Director-elect on the Texas High School Coaches Association Board of Directors for 2008-2009.
Brian D. Thompson - See Team Members
