About Us

The Play Right Sports Academy is an after-school program for boys and girls from K through 12th grade in the Battle Creek, Albion, Marshall, Jackson and greater Calhoun County area.

The program runs four days a week, Monday – Thursday, 12 months a year with seasonal team sports, education, and daily recreation/fitness activities.

The core principles are desire , dedication, and discipline. Through these principles, students will be encouraged to have the desire to be their best; dedication to hard work; and the discipline to make good decisions on and off the playing fields.

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT IF YOU PLAY RIGHT

Our Mission

Our mission is physical and mental youth development. Our objectives are to impact their lives athletically, academically, and sociologically by creating and building upon a fundamental foundation that allows each participant to realize and fulfill their greatest potential.

Our Staff

Milton Barnes

Milton Barnes

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Founder/President

Keena WIllams

Keena Williams

Director of Programs

Ryan Hopson

Ryan Hopson

Golf Pro

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Lynette Embry

Administrative Assistant

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Dr. Herman McCall

Program Consultant

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Carmelia Hawkins

Director of Academic Programs

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Kenny Mickel

Program Supervisor

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John Gamble

Program Supervisor

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Tiara Brown

Program Supervisor

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Ivan Green

Youth Mentor

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Anthony Evans

Youth Mentor

Our Board​

We are thankful for the dedication of every member of our Board of Directors in helping us support the programs and services for all the children and families we serve.

Marc Newman

Marc Newman

Chief Advancement Officer & Vice President of Advancement and External Affairs
Hampton University

Milton Barnes

Milton Barnes

President and Founder
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Michael Williams

Michael Williams

Chairman of the Board
Former President and CEO
Orchards Children’s Services, Inc.

Dan DeMartin Board Member

Dan DeMartin

State Farm Agency Owner

Ed Haas Board Member

Ed Haas

President and CEO
Haas Trucking Company

Brian Jurasek

Brian Jurasek

PRSA Treasurer
Managing Principal
Willis & Jurasek

Jeff Petherick

Jeff Petherick

Senior Investment Consultant
Integrated

Willie Tab

Willie Tab

Retired Manufacturing Executive