Billy Sapp, winner of the Hole-in-One Jeep from Joe Machens at GP M.A.D.E.’s inaugural golf rally on June 24, 2019, donated his prize back to the foundation.
Sapp wrote a check of $30,000 to the foundation, which will allow three scholarships in his name to be awarded to students interested in trade school.
From program structure to program philosophy, Coach Gary Pinkel is still not changing what he does. And with good reason – a track record of success done the right way is his proven methodology, and put simply, it works. He’s based his entire career on treating the people the right way and that’s something he’ll continue standing by.
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With his early influencers being high school and college football coaches, Coach Gary Pinkel knew exactly how he wanted to build a football program, which is exactly what he set out to do. He got the right coaches on board who then disseminated the philosophy both laterally and vertically throughout the program.
What set Coach Pinkel’s program apart is the relentless evaluation he and his staff continuously underwent. This evaluation is what ensured the standards Coach Pinkel demanded of all involved with his program, but it’s also the standards which became the norm in such a successful program.
His emphasis on treating people the right way was also evident throughout the program. Coach Pinkel had set processes for changing behavior for the better to continue the positive, successful direction of the program for the benefit of all involved. The care he put into his staff and players is evident in the support he continues to see while battling health issues in retirement.
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Gary Pinkel and his GP M.A.D.E. Foundation hosted an inaugural golf rally on June 24, 2019. The tournament saw a number of supporters whether they were friends, family or former players of Coach Pinkel’s. Participants included former Missouri offensive coordinator Dave Christensen and former Tiger football players Beau Brinkley, Chase Coffman, Jeremy Maclin and T.J. Moe.
The rally provided fun in the form of friendly competition and exclusive prizes such as trophies and signed visors from Coach Pinkel. All funds and donations go toward making a difference in supporting youth and children who face challenges and adversity every day.
In an interview with the Columbia Tribune, Coach Pinkel said this tournament is essential in making a difference every day.
“We are grateful for the community’s support,”Pinkel said. “We’re proud that the funds raised from our first golf tournament will help kids succeed. This is a mission that I am passionate about, and we appreciate all of our donations.”
With the foundation being less than three months old, the Golf Rally is just one of many events to come for GP M.A.D.E.
Coach Gary Pinkel and his wife Missy launch the GP M.A.D.E. Foundation, a non-profit organization aimed toward making a difference in the lives of children every day on April 24, 2019. The three pillars of the foundation are support and research for children and youth facing lymphoma and leukemia cancers, assisting children and youth with physical challenges and aiding children and youth experiencing economic and social challenges.
These three pillars hit home for Pinkel, who was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2015 and has had family members impacted by physical disabilities. During his time as a coach, Pinkel placed a huge emphasis on his players’ education and their ability to earn a degree. Now, this desire to help others has created an entire foundation.
The ultimate goal in the foundation’s first year? To raise $365,000. In an article from the Kansas City Star, Missy explained that this number stems from the 365 days a year that they aspire to make a difference in.
“And if we don’t get (to $365,000),” Coach Pinkel said, “it’s like going 7-5 your first year. Just be 10-2 the next year.”
All-SEC LB recorded 16 tackles and a pair of fourth-quarter interceptions last week
COLUMBIA, Mo. –Mizzou Football senior LB Kentrell Brothers has been named Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league office on Monday. An All-SEC performer last season, Brothers lived up to that billing on Saturday at Arkansas State. He tallied 16 tackles for the second consecutive week while pulling in a pair of fourth-quarter interceptions, helping preserve a 27-20 road win for Mizzou.
Brothers is the first Tiger to earn SEC Defensive Player of the Week since Markus Golden took home the distinction on Nov. 24 last season following his effort at Tennessee. It is the second time Brothers has earned this in his career with the first coming on Oct. 14, 2013, following Mizzou’s 41-26 win at No. 7 Georgia.
Brothers was a key cog in a Tiger defense that allowed just 37 yards of offense in the second half at Arkansas State, helping Mizzou rally from a 17-10 halftime deficit for its school-record 11th consecutive road win. Brothers added 1.5 tackles for loss in the win and his 16 tackles match his career-high, which he originally set in week one against Southeast Missouri. His final pick on Saturday sealed the win for Mizzou at Arkansas State and his 16 tackles are the fourth-highest at Mizzou during the Pinkel era.
Through two games, Brothers leads the nation in tackling and has 62 tackles over his last five games (12.4 per contest). His two picks last Saturday marked his first game with a pick since Oct. 12, 2013 at Georgia, and he now has five interceptions in his career. His two-interception performance was the first for Mizzou since S Braylon Webb achieved the same at Florida on Oct. 18, 2014. It is the 11th time a Mizzou defender has recorded two or more picks in a game since 1996. Brothers is just the third linebacker to add his name that list, joining Sean Weatherspoon (2 vs. Illinois on Aug. 30, 2008) and Brandon Barnes (2 vs. Texas Tech on Oct. 25, 2003).
Brothers and Mizzou will be back at The Zou this Saturday to face UConn in the Tiger Stripe game. Tickets to the UConn game are still available for as low as $25 and can be purchased online at MUTigers.com/buytickets or by calling 1-800-CAT PAWS. For all the latest on Mizzou Football, stay tuned to MUTigers.com and follow the team on Twitter @MizzouFootball and like us on Instagram and Facebook.
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Mizzou Football team took a trip just out of town for a few rounds of paintball on Thursday, April 30, 2015 in Columbia, Mo.
You can help Gary with his mission of Making a Difference Every-day in the lives and futures of children and youth facing difficult challenges.
GP M.A.D.E. Foundation
PO Box 665
Columbia, MO 65205-0665