• In sports and in life we each have a destiny...

    des·ti·ny / noun / the hidden power believed to control what will happen in the future

    Imagine a movement that paves the way for young players to score their destiny, through mentoring, secondary-education preparation, and career discovery to develop a plan that equips and empowers each player to succeed, on or off the field.

    The Lead Block is that movement. >>>

  • What would you like to know about The Lead Block?

    Letter from the Founder >>>

    Meet The Lead Board >>>

    Mentoring and Consulting Services >>>

    Contact Us >>>

    Turkey Leg Bowl >>>

  • Letter from the Founder

    After graduating high school, I was an eighteen-year old with no idea what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. So I did what most would do... went to college anyway and landed a part-time job, which after several promotions turned into a career.

    Ten years and two degrees later, as a pastor for one of the fastest growing churches in the country, I experienced first-hand a trend amongst hundreds of high school graduates... a complete lack of preparation for life after high school.

    Sadly, this is all too common a problem for a rising generation of professionals, artists, and athletes. Brilliant and capable graduates complete high school with no plan or path to pursue their destiny. If only someone could help these students...

    That is why I founded The Lead Block.

    I discovered my destiny and hopefully can help many more discover their own.

    Drew Wells
    Founder of The Lead Block and Lead Mentor

  • The Lead Block offers personalized mentoring, secondary-education planning, and career discovery.

    Life Preparation
    Weekly mentoring appointments throughout the program
    Individualized Development Plan (Personal Playbook)
    Values Identification and Character Development

    Secondary-education Planning
    Aptitude/Achievement Testing and SAT/ACT Prepwork
    Prospective Campus Visits and Q&A with Current Students
    College Application, Scholarship Identification, and Reference Letters

    Career Discovery
    Prospective Career Visits and Q&A with Current Professionals
    Internship Identification and Placement
    Resume and Job Interview Preparation

    The Lead Block also offers character key-note lectures, character evaluations, and interactive team experiences.

  • The Lead Board :: Board of Directors and Officers

    Drew Wells :: Founder, President and CEO

    Sandy Orta Wells :: Vice President and Secretary

    Jonathan Caldwell :: Treasurer and CFO

    Jordan Culp

    Ben Davis

    Jody Goin :: Principal of Oak Ridge High School

    Nathan Sweet :: Anderson County Director of Emergency Services

  • Are You A...

    ...young player looking for a plan to find your calling?

    ...parent trying to prepare your student for life after high school?

    ...coach or school administrator wanting to develop character in your players?

    ...business or individual that would like to join The Lead Block community?

     

    Contact The Lead Block!

    Phone :: 615-307-0466
    E-mail :: drew@theleadblock.com
    Twitter :: @LeadBlock
    Facebook :: The Lead Block      

  • Sponsors

    The Lead Block is a nonprofit, mentoring service supported by a community of businesses, educators, coaches, professional athletes and parents that have strategically aligned to pave the way for young players to score their destiny.

    Each of the businesses and individuals listed below are valued partners that donate time, expertise, resources, and opportunities on a monthly or annual basis.

    The Lead Block could not exist without the commitment of these valued partners.

    Fan Level >>>

    Rookie Level >>>

    Teammate Level >>>

    Coach Level >>>

    Legend Level >>>

  • Fan Level

    Andy Arndt :: Arshene Baigvand :: Jared Bailey :: Jimmy Bouchard :: Kevin Brown

    Jonathan & B.J. Caldwell :: Rob Carver :: Cody Cheatwood :: Robert Childs

    John Clayton :: Richard Coddler :: Freddy Cousino :: Gilbert Cruze :: David Dall

    Stephen Fisher :: Timmy Fisher :: Nick Gallaher :: Tony Garner :: Andrew Jenkins

    Austin Keathley :: Michael Kiselaukas :: Austin Luke :: Des Mahoney Golf

    Adrian Martin :: John Moore :: Ron & Gloria Murff :: Theo Ogle

    Andrew Ostrick :: Zach Panter :: Penn Quinlan :: Josh Ridenour :: Zac Risden

    Elijah Rollson :: Dakota Slaven :: Nick Smith :: Matt Stevens :: Brad Stookberry

    William & Kelly Tantum :: Josh Traylor :: Matt Traylor :: Justin Tallent :: Tyler Trout

    Shane Vandergriff :: Shay Wells :: Shane Zook :: Tristan Zook

    <<< Back | Become a Partner >>>

  • Give

    Here are the various levels of donation or sponsorship with The Lead Block:
    (Unfortunately, Paypal is temporarily unavailable, thanks for your understanding.)

    One-time Donation
    Payable to The Lead Block
    7308 Slippery Rock Lane
    Knoxville, TN 37931

    TLB Fan - $25 / per month sponsorship OR $1-$599 donation

    TLB Rookie - $50 / per month sponsorship OR $600-$1199 donation

    TLB Teammate - $100 / per month sponsorship OR $1200-$2999 donation

    TLB Coach - $250 / per month sponsorship OR $3000-$5999 donation

    TLB Legend - $1000 / per month sponsorship OR $6000 and beyond donation