Theo Jackson

Minnesota Vikings

Youth Empowerment

Backfield In Motion
Backfield in Motion is a nonprofit committed to transforming the lives of inner-city boys through a powerful combination of education and athletics. Founded in 2000 by Joe Davis, the organization uses sports as a motivator while delivering rigorous academic support and life-skills training, helping to close opportunity gaps and prepare students for success in school and beyond.

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Demario Davis is reimagining what school can be

Before he was a captain for the New Orleans Saints, Demario Davis was a substitute teacher — and his passion for transforming education never left. Now, alongside his wife, Tamela, he’s working to move beyond a one-size-fits-all model and expand individualized learning opportunities that help every student thrive.