About our founder
Gene Felker graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1952 and went on to play in the NFL as a tight end and defensive back for the Dallas Texans. His ambition did not stop with a pro football career. Felker has held many key positions in the sports industry. He has worked as a scout for the Baltimore Colts and the Seattle Seahawks, served as President and Founder of National Coaching Clinics, became co-owner of Bart Starr Sports Camps, worked as the Vice President of Marketing for the NFL Alumni and Executive Director of the Sun Angel Foundation. With his education degree and love for football, Felker went on to become a successful football coach at Drake University, Oregon State University, University of Wisconsin and Arizona State University.
In 1997, this bright career and its future looked grim as Felker’s health took a potential fatal turn. Through a routine blood test, it was discovered that Felker had prostate cancer. With few options open to him, Felker went ahead with the treatment available and underwent surgery and radiation treatments, which were successful, and the cancer is in remission.
During this difficult journey, Felker learned more than just the effects of cancer itself. He learned that there was very little money being raised to promote awareness of, education about, and research into prostate cancer. Felker began the All Sports Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raise funds for the awareness, education, and regular testing for prostate cancer.
As always, Gene has called on old friends and business associates to help further the cause. He especially calls on his daughter, Marla, Principal for Pinnacle Education, Inc., and Georgene, his wife of 53 years, for their unwavering support and countless contributions of time and energy.