Steve Sanders
Steve Sanders, wide receiver and founder of My H.O.O.D., understands the importance of dreaming big, staying focused and taking a STANCE against drugs, gangs and violence. He knows that when kids believe in the power of their dreams, they can do anything. And that’s why My H.O.O.D. and STANCE are teaming up — to Help Others Organize Dreams while Standing Together Against Neighborhood Crime Everyday.
About Steve Sanders:
- Star football player for East High School in Cleveland, Ohio
- Finished seventh all-time in Bowling Green State University (BGSU) history with 156 receptions and 2,324 receiving yards
- Finished fourth with 24 touchdown receptions and tenth with 25 touchdowns
- Named league MVP and caught 27 passes for 868 yards and 10 touchdowns
- All-league point guard and MVP at the all-city track meet
- Placed second in the 2001 Division I state track and field championships in the 300-meter hurdle
- Drafted in the UFL, United Football League
- Founder of My H.O.O.D. — Helping Others Organize Dreams — A program that promotes young men and women to dream, set goals and become empowered with tools that ensure achievement and success in their lives, as well as provide them with a vision of hope and success
- Developed Athletic Dynasty and Sanders Stallions — both are an effort to reach out to Cleveland’s youth and help academically and athletically by teaching important life lessons
- Cleveland Browns wide receiver 2006-2008
