Our Mission
At The Panther Village Foundation, our mission is to build a supportive community ecosystem that equips young men with the tools, mentorship, and opportunities needed to achieve excellence in athletics, academics, and personal character.
The Panther Village Foundation
Building young men for success on and off the field.
Through mentorship, athletics, academic development, leadership, and community support, we create pathways that help young men grow with confidence, purpose, discipline, and opportunity.
Our Mission & Vision
A stronger village creates stronger futures.
Our Vision
We envision a community where every young person has access to structured guidance, positive role models, and pathways to sustainable success on and off the field.
Core Values
The principles that guide our village.
Every program, partnership, and mentorship experience is grounded in four commitments.
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Leadership & Accountability
Instilling personal responsibility, discipline, and strong moral character in everything we do.
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Athletic & Academic Growth
Leveraging sports as a catalyst for educational success, physical health, and lifelong life skills.
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Community & Service
Fostering a village mindset where mentorship, family engagement, and mutual support uplift the entire community.
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Excellence & Purpose
Inspiring young men to set high standards for themselves, lead by example, and realize their full potential.
How We Build the Village
Whole-person development through sports, education, and mentorship.
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Youth MentorshipPositive role models, accountability, character, and leadership development.
Athletic DevelopmentStructured training that teaches teamwork, discipline, preparation, and resilience.
Academic SupportEducational encouragement, goal-setting, and pathways to future opportunities.
Community EngagementFamily involvement, service, partnerships, and a strong village support system.
Leadership
Meet the people behind the mission.
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Derrick Tripp
Founding Director & Vice President, The Panther Village Foundation
Derrick Tripp is a dedicated community leader, youth mentor, and operational executive committed to empowering the next generation through structured guidance, leadership development, and athletic mentorship. As a Founding Director and Vice President of The Panther Village Foundation, Derrick plays a pivotal role in driving strategic development, community outreach, and targeted programs designed to support and uplift young men both on and off the field.
A former collegiate football player, Derrick brings a deep, firsthand passion for athletic and personal excellence to the foundation’s youth initiatives. He is USA Football Heads Up certified and has coached youth football and national-level 7v7 teams, leveraging sport as a vessel to teach discipline, accountability, character, and life skills.
In addition to his nonprofit leadership, Derrick serves as Supervisor of Mobile Device Services at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where he directs critical enterprise technology operations, workflow management, and team performance. Derrick’s unique blend of operational expertise and dedication to youth advocacy fuels his mission to build lasting, positive impacts across the community.
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It takes a village.
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Foundation Updates
News from the village.
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