Meet the Founders
Coach Stacks & Coach Bishop — From Involved Dads to Community Leaders
Before they were coaches, they were just two dedicated dads showing up for their sons. In 2018, Stacks and Bishop began as involved fathers on the sidelines of a local youth football team. Their presence, passion, and leadership earned them spots on the coaching staff — and from there, something bigger started to form.
Stacks, a U.S. Army veteran with a head for business and structure, brought strategy and discipline. Bishop, a born motivator, brought energy, connection, and culture. Together, they saw the potential to do more than coach — they could lead.
In 2021, in response to the challenges of COVID and the lack of structured, positive outlets for youth, they launched Uptown All Star Sports Academy. What started as two dads stepping up became a full movement for mentorship, growth, and generational impact.