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 and greater Calhoun County area.

The program runs three days a week for nine months each year.

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 to assist in the total development (athletically, academically and socially) of students and student athletes beginning at their early stages. Our intent is to create a fundamental foundation on which to build on that will allow each and every participant the opportunity to excel, enjoy and pursue their goals to compete at their desired level.

Our Staff

A short introduction to your team members and why their background should inspire potential clients’ confidence.

Milton Barnes

Milton Barnes

Founder/President

Donisha Brewer

Donisha Brewer

Director of Programs

Ryan Hopson

Ryan Hopson

Golf Instructor

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Ryan Showers

Program Supervisor

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Marla Pontius

Administrative Assistant

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Sharon Ponds

Tutor

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

Vice President for Institutional Advancement Albion College

Milton Barnes

Milton Barnes

Director for Student Success Initiatives / Alumni Relations
Albion College

Sheryl Mitchell Teriot

Sheryl Mitchell-Teriot

Parliamentarian and Policy Analyst
Detroit City Council
Legislative Policy Division

Michael Williams

Michael Williams

President and Chief Executive Officer
Orchards Children’s Services, Inc.

Brian Jurasek

Brian Jurasek

Managing Principal
Willis & Jurasek

Craig Carrell

Craig Carrell

President and Owner
Team 1 Plastics

Jeff Petherick

Jeff Petherick

Senior Investment Consultant
Integrated