LetsGiveThemaShot.org

From a Dream

Underprivileged Children

Derek Locklear, owner of Coach Derek Inc., founded Let’s Give Them a Shot with the vision of creating a program that would serve underprivileged children in at-risk neighborhoods in the Los Angeles area.

At-Risk Community

Due to low resources and limited funds, this at-risk population is missing what every child deserves; the opportunity to learn and play with quality instruction and equipment.

A study reported in the Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport finds that disadvantaged children may fall short in basic motor skills: "The vast majority of underprivileged preschoolers who were tested scored below the 30th percentile of children across the U.S... That ranking is considered developmentally disabled."

Being the Best They Can Be

Throughout the Let’s Give Them A Shot program, children learn sports skills, game rules, and life lessons such as teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership, as well as being the best they can be individually and collectively.

Our Mission

Young people who succumb to risk factors are often unable to find a helping hand; are without a caring adult who can offer a positive alternative. Let’s Give Them A Shot offers positive, non-competitive sports instruction within the at-risk community.

Our mission

Let's Give Them a Shot

Let's Give Them a Shot is a non-profit organization that helps kids get the sports instruction they need regardless of whether or not they can afford it. Derek Locklear's goal is to teach and reach as many children as he can through sports programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body.

LGTS News

LGTS Video

This Is Let's Give Them A Shot

When Derek Locklear lost his dream of being a pro athlete, he gained a new opportunity. His nonprofit now brings free sports to underprivileged children.
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LGTS New Sponsor

Wells Fargo

We are proud to announce Wells Fargo as a sponsor to and
for Lets Give Them A Shot!

LGTS at the

Rod Dedeaux Foundation Ceremony

(Left to Right) LGTS Assistant Program Director Patrick Fusaro, Founder Coach Derek, Chairman of the Board Bill Bergstrom

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How We Help...

We bring fundamental sports instruction in Basketball, Soccer and Baseball to children age 5-12 in areas where children would otherwise not have the means to participate.

We use athletics as a vehicle to give young people a stronger sense of self-esteem and provide lessons about sportsmanship and interacting with others that last far beyond their time on the field or court.

Donate

We currently offer two different ways to donate to Let’s Give Them A Shot.

Testimonials

Find out what some of the key people involved in Let’s Give Them a Shot have to say about the LGTS program.

Fundraisers

Our Annual Poker Tournament & Silent Auction Fundraiser was a huge success for underprivileged kids served by Let’s Give Them a Shot. LGTS Fundraisers

Schools and Organizations LGTS has served from 2005 till Present

LTGS Programming serves almost 3,000 children a year in the following school communities:

PE Programs

• Manhattan Place Elementary 500
• 186th Elementary 500
• Thomas Jefferson High School 5 Coaches in Training = employment = College Prep
• Compton Ave Elementary 459
• Playa Vista Elementary School 500
• Citizens of the World Public Charter
  Elementary School 450
• Total estimated children served 2,414

After School Child Care Programs

• Citizens of the World Public Charter Elementary School 150
• Goethe Charter Elementary School 200
• Total estimated children served 350

Organizations Served

• Girls Club of LA 150
• A Place Called Home 75
• Total estimated children served 225

LGTS Programs

Current Programs

Let's Give Them a Shot is currently active in two at-risk organizations in the Los Angeles area.
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FUNdamental
Sports League

Let's Give Them a Shot will utilize Professional Coaches to motivate, instruct and inspire elementary age boys and girls in Flag Football, Basketball, Baseball and Soccer.
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Coaches In Training Program

Through this program, a select group of teenagers would be paid to lead, coach, and mentor a group of young children.
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Special Needs Kids

Coach Derek volunteers his time with Children with Special Needs at The Friendship Circle of the South Bay.
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Ways We Help

The Hope: How Donations Flow to At-Risk Children

Let's Give Them a Shot is expanding the program to go into even more schools and recreation centers. We need funding to provide coaches and equipment to these groups.
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Childhood Obesity

Let's Give Them a Shot also gives kids who may not be as physically active a chance to get in the habit of playing sports and exercising, which can benefit their emotional and physical well-being lifelong. Read More

Equipment Drive

Due to low resources and limited funds this at-risk population is missing what every child deserves; to have which is an opportunity to learn and play with quality instruction and equipment. Read More

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Let’s Give Them A Shot is a non-profit 501(C-3) organization.