Power Cross
Power Cross is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to enrich the lives of young men in Statesville, North Carolina. They are being guided by Jeff and Natalie Storment, who combine sports and Christian-based guidance and to reach out to the youth in their area who have a need to be a part of something, and to be imparted with values which are inherent in sports; leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship, just to name a few. They teach young men faith-based values of leadership, teamwork, humbleness, and respect through athletics and devotions. Power Cross wants these young men to have the ability to see both their academic and athletic aspirations become a reality in their future, and to provide these young men with the tools to become future leaders.
Power Cross’s short-term goal is to provide each athlete with the equipment necessary to participate. Athletes to Champions has already received commitments from several sporting goods and athletic apparel companies to provide athletic equipment for the coming year. In addition we have commitments from several regional universities and a number of professional athletes to provide coaching and fund raising support for several planned events.
However, due to their increasing popularity and rapid growth, Power Cross is experiencing difficulties accommodating all of the kids in the program. While many of the kids make their own way to Power Cross activities and home afterward, Power Cross is experiencing problems transporting all of the kids to and from school and sporting events. (Many of these children don’t have parents who are available to drive their kids back and fourth.) They are in desperate need of a 15 passenger van to transport the boys during their daily activities and to away games and tournaments.
The successes experienced both on and off the field and basketball court have stressed the program to the point of having to turn down boys away who would greatly benefit by participating, and your help is needed to bring these kids and the Power Cross program to its full potential. Athletes to Champions have committed to teaming with Power Cross to help raise funds to provide athletic and other support facilities for their program in the coming years.
We are currently planning a baseball camp this summer that will be attended by players from the Clemson, Wake Forest and UNC baseball teams. In addition, we are planning fundraising events in Statesville and Jacksonville Florida which will feature appearances by several past and present NFL football players.
Power Cross hopes to one day have their own athletic facilities including basketball, baseball, and football practice facilities, and Athletes to Champions is committed to becoming instrumental in making this dream come true for the young athletes in Statesville.
Want to see more photos? Take a look at our online photo gallery!