H.U.N.G.R.Y.

Chris Pender, Jr. has always had a passion for athletics and working with youth since he was a senior in high school. He played Junior Varsity baseball for two years and Varsity basketball for two years. As a senior at Cheltenham High School, he was actively involved in working with youth. Chris was a math and character development instructor for a program named H.Y.P.E. (Helping Youth Prepare Effectively) in which he tutored 7th and 8th grade students in math. He also instructed character development courses in which he led discussions on numerous topics such as education, having goals, the importance of working hard, and many other topics. 

Chris attended Mansfield University on a partial basketball scholarship. While in college he was one of the top 3-point shooters in the PSAC and nationally. At the end of his college career, he ended up as one of the all-time career three pointer shooters in Mansfield history. He graduated in 2010 with a degree in Psychology and concentration in Human Resource Management. While in college during his summer breaks of school, Chris would come back and coach middle school students for an organization named C.A.N. (Cheltenham Achievement Network) in basketball leagues/tournaments throughout the city of Philadelphia. He was once a member of this organization which he felt was instrumental to his success in athletics and pursuing higher education. This organization is one of the many influences that inspired him to form an organization that will combine athletics, education, and character development. Chris’ goal is not only to get young athletes to learn the value of hard work to perform at a high level, but encourage the same effort of achievement in education.