Board team

About us

“Everybody Gets a Chance” is a non-profit youth program designed to cultivate leadership, hard work, and compassion through athletic training. The purpose of EGC is to change the lives of kids, help them explore their passion, and assist in getting them to the collegiate level. Athletic youth training is an expensive investment. Here at EGC we want to give all kids the opportunity to be able to focus on their athleticism and not the cost. We want to make sure that everybody gets a chance. EGC recognizes that giving children these opportunities puts young people on a path to success.

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Meet the Team

Learn more about the faces behind EGC!

Executive Director

Malachi Hopkins

"I want to give every kid the opportunity to be better, no matter what situation they are in, and make an impact in the community. I had some great mentors as a young man that changed my life and I want nothing more than to be that person for someone else."

President

Nolan Ray

"Athletics played a large role in shaping who I am. So when Malachi approached me with this opportunity I immediately knew I wanted to hop on board. I am beyond proud to be part of this team and to be making a difference."

Vice President

Seth Reopke

"I joined EGC because their cause is personal to me and I believe in their impactful solution for youth. Their programs focus on improving physical fitness and building confidence to empower kids for their future."

Program Director

CJ Lilienkamp

"I found my passion for mentorship and community involvement through my experiences as a football player of the University of Nebraska Linclon. Having seen firsthand how sports can shape young athletes both on and off the field, I was drawn to EGC and its mission to support youth through athletics. Inspired by the opportunity to give back, I joined the organization to help mentor and coach the next generation, using my own experiences to guide and inspire young athletes."

Social Media Coordinator

Lily Escobedo

Support and community have shaped who I am and guide the way I show up for others. I believe in creating opportunity and strengthening the spaces around me. EGC reflects those values, and contributing here feels aligned with the kind of work I hope to do.

Program coordinator

Malou Malou

"Every kid has had that dream of being a professional athlete, myself included. Sports create and help teach life lessons such as teamwork, and leadership while also creating life long bonds. When Malachi first spoke to me of this idea of EGC I was all for it. Being a role model/ mentor to the athletes, while also giving back to the community."

Board Member

Fatima Rivera

"I decided to join EGC because I always knew Malachi would do great things for the community. I know how important it is for him to give back to our youth. Malachi inspires other young men like himself to be part of some extraordinary. I am blessed to help in any capacity help EGC grow."

Outreach Coordinator

Denison Salsbury

I joined Everybody Gets a Chance because I grew up seeing how limited resources and lack of access can quietly close doors for kids before they ever get a real shot. I didn’t always have the equipment, opportunities, or connections I wanted, and that experience shapes how I show up now. I’ve been inspired by the leadership and commitment of those who built EGC from the beginning, and I wanted to be part of something meaningful and lasting. My role focuses on community outreach, building relationships, and connecting people and resources to create real opportunities for kids. At my core, my goal is simple: to leave the world better than the one I stepped into.

Treasurer

Jessica Miller