Eugene Pough, Executive Director

Eugene has a B.A. (Mass Communication) and is near completion of his M.A. (Sport Administration), founded the program. He brings over eighteen years of experience, energy, direction, and dedication; having worked with several nonprofits in mentoring, athletics and youth development. He's worked for IDAAY’s OST After School and Summer Camp, the Roxborough YMCA, Germantown Boys and Girls Club, Concerned Black Men of Philadelphia, the International Student Athlete Academy and the Roxborough YMCA.  Eugene has knowledge of methods of data collection, data entry and documentation. He has familiarity with management of youth and young adults in urban communities. Eugene has outstanding ability to communicate with people belonging to diverse backgrounds and in a public forum, effectively. He can complete all assigned projects, in a timely manner and within allocated budget. Lastly, Eugene can create and deliver effective PowerPoint presentations to diverse audiences.

Dorien Forbes, Assistant Coach/Business Development: Played at Deptford Township High School, NJ. Went on to play at Albright College graduating with a Degree in Business. Senior year received All-Conference honors, voted Team MVP and Special Teams MVP by coaching staff. Played HB/TE and DE. Currently works in Logistics management, 2025 Summer camp director for Philly Youth Football Academy, and a Self-Published Author.

Rasul Kane, Assistant Coach and Assistant Director of Operations: Coach Rasul is a graduate of Martin Luther King High School, and a former Armed Forces and Philadelphia boxing professional. Coach Rasul, in his first season with PYFA, led our 12U to their first Philly MET Conference 7n7 Championship in 2025. He coaches both offense and defense and assist with game scheduling, program management and other organization logistics. 

Sean Mayers, Strength and Conditioning Coach

His background includes AAAI and ISMA Personal Fitness Trainer Certified Expertise. He has developed skills in sports training, teamwork, and paying particular attention to details. Shawn was a Division III NCAA All American Football player, and an All-Conference Track and Field Athlete. Sean is a current minor league player with the Tri-County Owls Spring Football Team. Shawn won Team MVP and Northeast Football Atlantic League Championship Game MVP Awards (2016). Shawn also played minor league football with the Lehigh Valley Storm (2012-2015) and the Philadelphia Panthers (2008-2015). Sean won the 2009 LaBelle Football Community League Championship Game MVP. He was All LCFL (2009), and Major League Football All Star in 2013. Shawn ran a 4.3 forty-yard dash during a 2010 Philadelphia Soul tryout. Shawn graduated from Saint Peters University.