Changing the Culture of High School Sports
Home Team Jax is a youth-centered mentorship and development organization dedicated to empowering high school student-athletes to discover their purpose beyond the game. We serve as a bridge between athletics, education, and real-world success by providing guidance, resources, and meaningful relationships that help students navigate life’s challenges.
Through our network of Guiding Mentors, we intentionally connect students with positive role models—many of whom are former athletes who have overcome adversity and are committed to giving back. Our mentors focus on building trust, fostering accountability, and helping students identify their passions, set goals, and create a path toward a successful future.
At Home Team Jax, we believe every student deserves a strong support system. Whether facing personal hardships, academic barriers, or uncertainty about life after sports, we meet students where they are and walk alongside them every step of the way.
We are more than a program—we are a team committed to developing resilient, purpose-driven young leaders both on and off the field.
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Ozell "OJ" Small | Co-Founder & CEO
A University of Florida alumnus, OJ Small spent eight years as Head Football Coach at Riverside High School before co-founding Home Team Student Services. Witnessing the gaps student athletes face beyond the field inspired him to build a organization dedicated to their holistic success. He also leads Make It Happen Pro Construction, bringing the same drive and p
Tiffany Mackey Guthrie | Board Member
Tiffany Mackey Guthrie is a UNF-trained nonprofit executive with over 20 years of experience in youth development across Northeast Florida. She has served as VP of Programs and Partnerships at Junior Achievement of North Florida and previously led youth programming for the Police Athletic League, earning multiple honors from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. S
Jazzmann LeSane | Board Member
Jazzmann LeSane is an FSU graduate, youth advocate, and founder of The LeSane Project, Inc., a nonprofit using mentorship and entrepreneurship to empower underserved students. Inspired by the challenges she witnessed, she built a program that guides young people through career exploration, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. Her career began with City Year Jacks
Marla Lindsay | Board Member
Lindsay is a USATF Level I and II certified coach and former collegiate champion who starred at Western Carolina University, contributing to three Southern Conference titles. She founded the Greensboro Gladiators Elite track club in 2012, producing top finishers at the AAU Junior Olympics and USATF nationals. A 2020 East Carteret High School Hall of Fame inductee, Marla
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Home Team Student Services is changing the culture of high school sports—building discipline, leadership, and real pathways for student athletes.
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