Beyond the Game: The Grind Behind the Knee High Foundation

In this episode of Business in the Black, we sit down with Anthony Bryant—founder and president of the Knee High Foundation—to unpack the unfiltered truth behind building a nonprofit from the ground up. What started as a way to keep kids off the streets through football has grown into a powerful mentorship network impacting over 1,000 youth.From rejection letters to $22,000 donut fundraisers, Anthony shares how he turned purpose into impact, one helmet, one scholarship, and one long night at a time. We talk about the weight of leadership, the cost of community work, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind in Opelika and beyond.Whether you're running a nonprofit, coaching kids, or just trying to turn your mission into motion this one’s for you.