One Track Mind

INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL

One Track Mind

By Beverly Perkins

When he is not helping people repair their credit, qualify for homes, or find employment, one will always find Weston resident Antwon Chaney off and running (literally) to mentor teens. The business professional and athletic coach is always giving back especially to the youth in multiple communities. His goal is to help others achieve their goals.

“Everything I didn’t have growing up, I want today’s kids to have. For years, I sat on the sidelines and watched no one create anything, so I had to. If I feel a door could be open, I want to provide a platform and open that door for an opportunity to give to others,” explained Chaney. Many around town, parents and students alike, affectionately call him Coach ‘Twon. The Miami native grew up in the intercity of Dade County and has been living in Weston for well over a decade. The inspiring individual played arena football for the Cincinnati Marshalls and the Tupelo FireAnts in Mississippi before going on to be the Special Assistant Coach to the Head Coach for the Alabama State University football team. Additionally, he personally coached and trained almost a dozen NFL athletes.

But in the spring of 2016, he returned home to South Florida with a desire to continue to give back to the community. He began coaching at Cypress Bay High School (CBHS) and inspired many athletes to take their love of track to the next level.

After creating West Express and West Express Elite track teams, he teamed up with Ina Lucchese, a parent of one of his students to become a part of Body & Soul Youth Development Center. The non-profit 501(c) (3) organization was created to help teens achieve mental and behavioral wellness through holistic practices, love, and a sense of belonging.

With his extensive history of supporting and coaching youth to be their best on and off the field, it was a natural fit for Chaney to be the center’s fitness expert. He recently assisted with the center’s turkey and bicycle giveaways and has quite a few big plans for a series of activities for more youth involvement within various communities.

“It’s my passion to reach out and give a helping hand to expand these kids’ horizons. When it comes to youth, I just want the opportunity to fill the cracks, so they don’t fall through them. I want to bring kids together in sports, in charitable work, and any other way possible,” added Chaney. ⊲ For more information and volunteer opportunities, please visit www.bodyandsoulyouthdevelopmentcenter.com or call Coach Chaney at 305-927-4881.

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