Positively Speaking Founder,
Dr. Ray Perkins
AbsoPositivelyLately! All things are possible to those with faith. And my life is a testimony to that.
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Ray's Coaching Tapes
If you would like to know more about Jesus and what He can do for you, just click the button below to change your life.
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Ray's Coaching Tapes
Driven by his desire to see a childhood dream come true, Dr. Perkins had to tackle as many obstacles off the football field as on the field, including being born an Asthmatic and crippled, facing death on two occasions and being raised in impoverished conditions. However, before the journey ever began, he gained a deep understanding of the impact that his story would have a society as a whole too not only Survive but to Strive.
Dr. Perkins is a native of Richmond, Virginia, where he excelled as a student-athlete earning Blue-Chip honors in football at John Marshall High School. While being highly sought after, Dr. Perkins signed a letter of intent to play football collegiately at the University of Virginia. After earning his Bachelors of Arts and Science degree from UVA, Ray was blessed to play in the NFL and CFL respectfully for the Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, Edmonton Eskimos, and Arizona Cardinals.
Once he hung his cleats up Dr. Perkins began teaching and coaching at the Canyon State Academy formerly, the Arizona Boys Ranch working with troubled and juvenile delinquent youth. While there Ray continued his studies graduating Summa Cum Laude earning Teacher’s Certification and Master’s of Arts degree from Ottawa University in 2004.
After a successful career in coaching in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field making 8 State Championship appearances later Dr. Perkins began seeking to work in Administration. Dr. Perkins began to work on his Certificate of Administrative Studies and afterwards graduated Cum Laude from Madison University with a Doctorate Philosophy degree.
Dr. Perkins and wife (Beverly) have developed Positively Speaking Foundation not only as a testament to their own success, but also to the endless possibilities that await those who accomplish their dreams and how it can benefit others.
Positively Speaking Foundation was founded by Beverly and Dr. Ray Perkins, former Dallas Cowboy and Arizona Cardinal Player. Positively Speaking Foundation serves young people primarily through youth programs, community events, and athletic camps to educate on the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and gangs, along with the advantages of staying in school. Positively Speaking gives young people the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, to discover and develop their talents, while learning discipline, love, responsibility, and self-respect.
Positively Speaking Foundation teaches prevention through mentors and coaches who can teach valuable life lessons thus improving their character and decision making educating them against the dangers of drugs, and alcohol, and violence of gangs. The foundation raises money by hosting an annual golf tournament, grant writing, and accepting donations. Please visit www.positivelyspeaking.org for more information on the foundations’ mission and goals.
With God, all things are possible. AbsoPositivelyLately!
