WELCOME TO C.A.A.N,Inc
A 501 ( c ) (3) Organization
(COMEBACK ATHLETES & ARTISTS NETWORK)
"FIGHTING CRIME BY OFFERING HOPE"
OUR PROGRAMS/PARTNERS
Ronicke Haney is the Gamecocks' Founder and Head Coach
Delaware Gamecocks Club Football Team
The Delaware Gamecocks have agreed to provide C.A.A.N. athletes who wish to pursue a football career with the opportunity to try out for the Delaware Gamecocks Club Football Team. In addition to their written agreement with C.A.A.N., the athletes who play for the Delaware Gamecocks will also be required to comply fully with all of the Delaware Gamecocks’ rules and regulations for participation. Information about the Delaware Gamecocks can be found at www.delawaregamecocks.com.
MVJ Athletics Training Center (Owner/Operator: Greg Pritchett)
Mr. Pritchett of the MVJ Athletics Training Center has agreed to train C.A.A.N. athletes who wish to pursue a career in the combat sports of boxing, MMA, and/or kickboxing. Mr. Pritchett has also agreed to provide C.A.A.N.’s non-combat/team-sport athletes with physical conditioning and training as part of their preparation for their respective sports. In addition to their written agreement with C.A.A.N., the athletes who train at the MVJ Athletic Training Center will also be required to comply fully with all of MVJ Athletic Training Center’s rules and regulations for participation. Information about the MVJ Athletic Training Center can be found at www.mvjathletics.com.
Sports Management Worldwide-SMWW (President & Founder: Dr. Lynn Lashbrook
Dr. Lashbrook has agreed to allow his sports agency, SMWW, assist C.A.A.N.’s athletes who have an opportunity to play professionally at their chosen sports, with representation by one of their Athlete Agent Advisors, to those athletes who wish to have agent representation. SMWW can also provide C.A.A.N.’s athletes with the opportunity to pursue a career in sports as a non-athlete. They offer training as a sports agent, scout, and other careers in the professional sports world.
Dr. Lashbrook is a certified agent with the NFL and has represented such NFL stars as Brian Dawkins, Alex Van Dyke, and Matt Moore. His organization has Athlete Agent Advisors around the world who represent professional athletes in all sports at all levels of professional competition. Additional information about SMWW can be found at www.sportsmanagementworldwide.com.
Todd H. Evans L.E.A.P Practitioner / Royal Blue Qualifier
Todd Evans is a financial professional. He has agreed to serve as a financial counselor for CAAN's athletes, including our combat athletes. He and his firm work with several players of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens, as well as professional athletes from several other major sports teams. His passion and commitment to helping individuals, as well as businesses achieve their goals, happens through a customized process where his main objective is to protect and advise clients on prudent financial decisions in order to maximize wealth on a tax-efficient basis.
In addition to his efforts to better the community, Todd also strives for excellence within the workplace. Todd won CareerBuilder of the Year in 2008 and 2009 and was inducted into the President's Club in 2009 as well. In 2013, Todd was selected to attend the Royal Blue Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, an award reserved for Penn Mutual's top producers.
When not working, Todd enjoys being active in athletics, with his favorites being boxing, lacrosse, and golf.
THE RIPPLE OF HOPE PROJECT
THE RIPPLE OF HOPE PROJECT
The objective of the Ripple of Hope Project is to prevent crime and reduce criminal recidivism by using athletics and the arts to support and promote social justice for oppressed populations, with a focus on communities of color, through fundraising and other programs, including the pursuit of financial reparations when necessary and appropriate. Our current focus is on raising money to provide financial reparations for eligible Negro League baseball players and their surviving beneficiaries.