The New York Jets and New York City Department of Education announced details of a $100,000 donation to the Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL) to support high school football.
This donation will help recondition helmets in the PSAL, launch a new football program at A. Philip Randolph Campus High School and provide USA Football Heads Up coaching certification.
Jets president Neil Glat and wide receiver Brandon Marshall presented the check for $100,000 from the team to the PSAL and launched PROJECT PREVENT™ – Youth Mental Health Training for Athletes through his foundation, Project 375, and LUCID.
“I’m overwhelmed with joy that PROJECT 375 is now in a position to help our youth reach their full potential,” said Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall. “We believe technology driven support through Lucid is an accessible, affordable and educational application that will be extremely beneficial to students. I’m so happy that I can share this platform with the world because I see the benefits every day. We must strengthen our mind the same way we do our body and help youth proactively take charge of their own mental fitness.”
More than 30,000 student-athletes, both boys and girls, participate in the PSAL, with many playing multiple sports. In addition, more than 200 high schools participate, competing in 28 varsity sports and nine junior varsity sports represented by more than 2,400 teams