Our Team
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Jeff Thompson is the founding director of Baltimore’s 10:12 Sports, and previously founded both T48 Fitness and Urban Promise Academy (DE), where he also taught. He is a graduate of the University of Delaware, where he was a Division 1 football player and excelled in academics. Since moving to Baltimore in 2012, Jeff has been heavily involved in using sports and fitness to help shape and empower young men, while teaching them about the love of Christ.
Jeff currently lives with his lovely wife and four beautiful children in West Baltimore. He and his family have chosen to intentionally live in the neighborhoods of the youth that they serve. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys: fishing, weightlifting, playing sports, and going to outdoor concerts.
Favorite Quotes:
“Do what you HAVE to do today so that you can do what you WANT to do tomorrow.”
— Unknown
“No one EVER regrets working hard.
— Unknown
Favorite Scripture:
“Delight yourself in The Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.”
— Psalms 37:4
jeff thompson
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Herbie Brown has been heavily involved in youth sports for over five years. He is a graduate of Lancaster Bible College, where he was a Division 3 basketball player. He excelled on the court which led to opportunities playing professional basketball, and coaching basketball camps in over six countries. He also was heavily involved in the development of the program Global Squad which is the premier program for high school athletes seeking NCAA exposure.
Herbie is excited to empower young men and share his love for Christ with others. Herbie enjoys: playing basketball, watching sports, bowling, and spending time with his family.
Favorite Quotes:
“No matter who or what we are, we must use our gifts to praise God.”
— James Moss
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then is not an act, but a habit.”
— Aristotle
Favorite Scripture:
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:18
herb brown
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Ashley Hickson is from Chicago, IL and went to school at Clark Atlanta University and Georgia State University! She graduated in 2016 with a Bachelors in Human Learning and Development and moved to Denver, Colorado to start her teaching career, coach competitive gymnastics and help mentor teens in her Church Teen Ministry at the Denver Church of Christ! While in College she ran Track and Field, Cheered on a Co-Ed Cheer Squad and helped lead women’s bible studies in her college Campus Ministry! In May of 2021 she moved to Baltimore with her Husband and in May of 2022 they had their first child. She is very excited to help Baltimore’s youth and see how God will bless the mission of 10:12 Sports!
Favorite Quote:
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
— Nelson Mandela
Favorite Scripture:
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
Ashley Hickson
Mike JOnes
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As the 10:12 Sports photographer/videographer, I love capturing moments in time that people can look back on and enjoy. I also love learning more about my field of work and improving and looking back on where I started and how much I continue to get better. I was born and raised here in Baltimore and graduated from Edmondson Westside high school in 2021.
Favorite Quote
“I suffered evils, but without allowing them to rob me of the freedom to expand.”- Gordon Parks
Favorite Scripture
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”.- Philippians 4:13
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As the video intern for 10:12 Sports, Tabrian wants to have fun with media production, while learning more about it and improving his style and the amount of videos he produces. Tabrian was born and raised in Sandtown and graduated from Mervo in 2021.
Favorite Quote:
“I never knew what I had til it was gone”
— Unknown
Favorite Scripture:
“He not only forgave them, he offered them kindness. ‘So then, dont be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.’ And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them.”
― Genesis 50:21
Tabrian Savoy
Reggie Nious
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For over 25 years, Reggie Nious has devoted his life to empowering the next generation through discipleship, mentoring, life skills training, and creating pathways to upward mobility. His passion lies in seeing cities flourish through the gospel—especially by investing in education, equity, and employment. Since relocating to Baltimore in 2022 to help plant a church, Reggie and his family have fallen deeply in love with the city and its people. Whether he’s walking alongside young men navigating life’s challenges or collaborating with leaders to spark gospel-centered change, Reggie brings both conviction and compassion to the work of community transformation.
Reggie has been joyfully married to Vicki Nious for 23 years, and together they are raising two incredible kids, Justice and Reina. His life’s calling is simple: to help others discover their God-given purpose and walk in it with hope and dignity.
Favorite Scripture
“Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.”— 1 Thessalonians 2:8
Favorite Quote
“Your true calling or purpose is found at the intersection of your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger.”– Frederick Buechner
Samantha Naya
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Samantha Naya was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, where she developed a passion for community service and social justice. As an adolescent, she relocated to Maryland, attended the University of Maryland, College Park, and graduated with a Bachelors in Behavioral and Community Health. As a young professional, she has dedicated herself to community engagement within the nonprofit sector, serving on the board of Coach Across America and working with vulnerable populations such as low-income and refugee youth. In her role as the Development Coordinator at 10:12 Sports, Samantha is thrilled to empower the youth of Baltimore and expand community capacity while leveraging their talents.
Favorite Quote:
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that."— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Favorite Scripture:
“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”— Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV
Cawon Chatman
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Born and raised in Baltimore MD, First Generation Graduate, love sports and love helping kids that want to play at the next level and I believe I can do that on top of that help them build character so they can be already prepared!
Favorite quote
“Don’t let someone else’s opinion of you become your reality”- Les Brown
Favorite Scripture
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him”- Jeremiah 17:7