
Meet Our Board
Jody Martinez
Founder & President
Rudy Fuerte
Officer
Chris Dunn
Officer
Tabitha McCray
Trustee

A Message from Founder & President Jody Martinez
As a former professional baseball player, I understand the pressures that come with competition and the importance of maintaining a healthy balance on and off the field. I am dedicated to ensuring our youth are prepared both mentally and physically in order to reach their full potential. Our young athletes are faced with unique circumstances that require expertise in diet, exercise, physical ability and mental skills. Ballers and Scholars assist with all aspects of the game and provides a strong foundation and proven routine for players to continue at higher levels and a better brand of baseball. Finally, having the mental tools such as, visualization, discipline and goal setting are skills that aid in performance anxiety and provide the mental edge that will help our youth succeed in all of life's goals.
Mission Statement
Ballers and Scholars is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that assists our youth in learning and achieving through athletics. The organization’s focus is on the rural areas of Pinal & Gila Counties where children of all ages are given an opportunity in youth sports. At Ballers & Scholars, we foster the motivation to maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher. The pride and discipline that comes with truly learning the fundamentals of the game and becoming a valuable team member to ensure our children have the confidence and skills to compete both on the field and in the classroom.

