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WHAT IS AN UNCOMN CHAMPION?

An UNCOMN Champion is someone who fights for a cause or belief on behalf of someone else.

WHAT IS AN UNCOMN CHAMPION?

An UNCOMN Champion is someone who fights for a cause or belief on behalf of someone else.

VISION

UNCOMN Champions will fight for the vitality of Saint Paul and those who call it home by providing leadership-driven programs built around athletic, fitness, health, and wellness platforms.

MISSION

UNCOMN Champions exists to provide vital access to fitness, leadership, and wellness programs for the diverse community of St. Paul.

VISION

UNCOMN Champions will fight for the vitality of Saint Paul and those who call it home by providing leadership-driven programs built around athletic, fitness, health, and wellness platforms.

MISSION

UNCOMN Champions aspires to be a local leader through the creation and support of specific physical, educational, and wellness programs designed to improve the human condition, build stronger relationships, and serve as a beacon of hope for those who are under-resourced.

WE ARE BRIDGING COMMUNITIES AND BUILDING FUTURE LEADERS

WE ARE BRIDGING COMMUNITIES AND BUILDING FUTURE LEADERS

UNCOMN CHAMPIONS BELIEF SYSTEM

At the center of our belief system is the concept of Uncommon Servant Leadership. It’s what drives us to be champions for underserved populations. It’s what takes our health and wellness programs to the next level. We are committed to a holistic approach that aims to improve the physical and emotional well-being of each person we serve, while unifying our community through relationship building and embracing diverse cultural needs.

UNCOMN CHAMPIONS BELIEF SYSTEM

At the center of our belief system is the concept of Uncommon Servant Leadership. It’s what drives us to be champions for underserved populations. It’s what takes our health and wellness programs to the next level. We are committed to a holistic approach that aims to improve the physical and emotional well-being of each person we serve, while unifying our community through relationship building and embracing diverse cultural needs.

BELIEF PRINCIPLES

BELIEF PRINCIPLES

01. PASSION

We believe that an outward expression of our love for what we do matters, and that it has a healing impact on all who come in contact with it.

02. INTEGRITY

We believe practicing honesty and showing a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values is essential.

03. RELATIONSHIP

We believe that relationships are foundational in human wellness and that how we pursue and connect with people determines our success.

04. COMMUNICATION

We believe that what you say, why you say it, and how you deliver it, is the key in exchanging clear and purposeful information and education.

05. AUTHENTICITY

We believe that representing and supporting the true nature of our body, mind, and soul will result in the greatest form of expression and healing.

06. CREATIVITY

We believe that providing innovative solutions will make us leaders in sustainable health care outcomes and being creative in our community outreach efforts will maximize our impact with underserved populations.

``Our model is proven. Our commitment to lead by example is real. We are humbled by the opportunity to bring UNCOMN Champions to the City of Saint Paul. To be a champion for youth and families. To be a support system for first responders. And to improve the human condition community wide.``

Ben Utecht, Founder, UNCOMN Champions

UNCOMN CHAMPIONS PHILOSOPHY

As UNCOMN Champions, our goal is to help others better understand what they were destined to do, what they are capable of accomplishing, and seeing the truth in why they exist.

 

Key components of the UNCOMN Champion Philosophy include:

UNCOMN CHAMPIONS PHILOSOPHY

As UNCOMN Champions, our goal is to help others better understand what they were destined to do, what they are capable of accomplishing, and seeing the truth in why they exist.

 

Key components of the UNCOMN Champion Philosophy include:

LISTENING

with empathy

LEARNING

with accountability

LANGUAGE

that communicates clearly

LOVE

that values and respects each individual equally

These are the building blocks for developing programs that will improve the human experience for families and youth alike. It’s the criteria for recruiting staff members who show integrity, character, courage, and humility. More importantly, it’s the foundation for building a sports-influenced platform that puts others before yourself and improving the human condition.

These are the building blocks for developing programs that will improve the human experience for families and youth alike. It’s the criteria for recruiting staff members who show integrity, character, courage, and humility. More importantly, it’s the foundation for building a sports-influenced platform that puts others before yourself and improving the human condition.

MEET OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - JAMÁL GIPSON

Jamál Gipson is the founding Executive Director of UnCOMN Champions. Born in Chicago and raised in North Minneapolis, he was constantly surrounded by poverty, drugs and violence. He attended Minneapolis North High where he was a two-year starting Quarterback and participated in many extracurricular activities. This is where he developed his passion for Community Development and youth work. He later matriculated from University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul, where he earned his Bachelors of Social Work. After graduation, he served as an AmeriCorps Fellow in Chicago and later worked in Milwaukee. He relocated back to the Twin Cities to work in Education and help with Community Development for a number of years.

He is committed to bringing healthy, fun, FREE opportunities to underrepresented youth and families while building honest, trusting, sustainable relationships in the greater Saint Paul community. He believes that love, respect and consistency are the keys to developing loving, sustainable, caring communities.

MEET OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - JAMÁL GIPSON

Jamál Gipson is the founding Executive Director of UnCOMN Champions. Born in Chicago and raised in North Minneapolis, he was constantly surrounded by poverty, drugs and violence. He attended Minneapolis North High where he was a two-year starting Quarterback and participated in many extracurricular activities. This is where he developed his passion for Community Development and youth work. He later matriculated from University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul, where he earned his Bachelors of Social Work. After graduation, he served as an AmeriCorps Fellow in Chicago and later worked in Milwaukee. He relocated back to the Twin Cities to work in Education and help with Community Development for a number of years.

He is committed to bringing healthy, fun, FREE opportunities to underrepresented youth and families while building honest, trusting, sustainable relationships in the greater Saint Paul community. He believes that love, respect and consistency are the keys to developing loving, sustainable, caring communities.