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Our Vision
Our Vision
Game Changers Foundation hopes to promote Youth Sports Performance by prioritizing the safety and well-being of our youth athletes.
There are many athletes in our area who cannot afford services beyond what their school or insurance can provide. This leaves young athletes with injuries that last a lifetime, skills that go undeveloped, and sometimes even an early end to a promising sport career.
The Game Changers Foundation believes that longevity in sport and physical activity should be available to all youth athletes. Through our foundation middle school and high school athletes will be able to receive physical therapy rehabilitation services and participate in fun and engaging training programs where they will learn proper techniques and strategies to prevent injuries, ensuring they can stay in the game and perform at their best for the long run.
Because being a Game Changer means more than what you do on the court/field/track or other arena, these programs will also focus on fostering personal growth. Athletes will develop discipline, resilience, and self-confidence as they overcome challenges and achieve new milestones in a supportive environment.
By allowing families to pay on a sliding fee scale for physical therapy, preventative training, and sports performance services, more youth athletes in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties will have access to the opportunities to play longer, perform better, and stay injury free without financial restriction.
Our Board
Our Board
[ Dr. Ryan Godfrey ]
President
[ Sara Godfrey ]
Vice President/Treasurer
[ AmberLynn Pappas ]
Events & Fundraising Coordinator
[ Vacant]
Communications Coordinator
[ Open Board Member]
[Open Board Member]
Branden James
Intern
Branden James is a senior at the University of North Carolina Wilmington from Camden County, North Carolina. Majoring in exercise science with an allied health concentration and a minor in psychology. As a business and operations intern with Change the Game Performance Therapy and its nonprofit, the Game Changers Foundation, he gains hands-on experience in healthcare operations, business development, and community outreach. Branden is passionate about leadership, healthcare administration, and making a positive impact through initiatives that support individuals and communities. After graduation, he plans to pursue a career in healthcare management and operations.
Chip Gehring
Ambassador
Chip is a junior at Ravenscroft School in Raleigh, North Carolina. Originally from Massachusetts, he moved to Raleigh with his parents and two sisters in third grade. As a triplet, Chip has grown up alongside his sisters, which has taught him the importance of family, teamwork, and always having someone in your corner.
Soccer has been a big part of Chip’s life for years. He has played with NCFC in Raleigh and played varsity soccer at Ravenscroft as a defender. Through soccer, he has developed a love for competition, teamwork, and the dedication that comes with being an athlete.
After tearing his ACL and undergoing surgery, Chip experienced firsthand how difficult a serious sports injury can be. With his father by his side throughout the process, he saw how important access to proper care, rehabilitation, and support is for young athletes. That experience inspired him to become a Game Changers Foundation ambassador and help other athletes facing similar challenges.
Outside of soccer, Chip enjoys playing basketball and chess with friends and recently picked up golf.
[Open Board Member]
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