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Coach Bluford's Classroom

  • North Forest High School
  • Houston, TX
  • Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Wrestling Builds Character

Help me give my students wrestling shoes to have the opportunity to compete at the highest level and feel like they belong among the elite.
Coach Bluford
North Forest High School
Houston, TX
  • 4 donors so far
  • $733 still needed

Let's Stick Together

Help me give my students the much needed resources (mat tape) to compete at a high level.
Coach Bluford
North Forest High School
Houston, TX
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Past projects 10

  • Wrestling Team Sticks Together

    Funded Jan 8, 2024

    Thank you for taking the time to fund our projects and bless us with the opportunity to compete with the upmost confidence on a daily basis. This year has a roller coaster of emotions, blessings and of course wrestling lol.

    The items that where donated to us assisted with the confidence to show up with our confidence level on 10 which contributed to our overall success for the season. My kids when learning we received a sponsor where excited beyond words. Emotions went around the mat immediately. A couple where just speechless in realizing that someone who didn't know them personally would give to their cause just to be nice and wanted nothing in return.

    On the behalf of our Student-Athletes I'd like to again thank you for your contribution and support which helps us continue in our mission. The generous support of individuals like you make it possible and worthwhile .”

    With gratitude,

    Coach Bluford

    This classroom project was brought to life by College Football Playoff Foundation & ESPN.
  • Wrestling Reveals True Character

    Funded Sep 13, 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to fund our projects and bless us with the opportunity to compete with the upmost confidence on a daily basis. This year has a roller coaster of emotions, blessings and of course wrestling lol.

    The items that where donated to us assisted with the confidence to show up with our confidence level on 10 which contributed to our overall success for the season. My kids when learning we received a sponsor where excited beyond words. Emotions went around the mat immediately. A couple where just speechless in realizing that someone who didn't know them personally would give to their cause just to be nice and wanted nothing in return.

    On the behalf of our Student-Athletes I'd like to again thank you for your contribution and support which helps us continue in our mission. The generous support of individuals like you make it possible and worthwhile .”

    With gratitude,

    Coach Bluford

    This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter.
  • Get Back on Your Feet

    Funded Mar 31, 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to fund our projects and bless us with the opportunity to compete with the upmost confidence on a daily basis. This year has a roller coaster of emotions, blessings and of course wrestling lol.

    The items that where donated to us assisted with the confidence to show up with our confidence level on 10 which contributed to our overall success for the season. My kids when learning we received a sponsor where excited beyond words. Emotions went around the mat immediately. A couple where just speechless in realizing that someone who didn't know them personally would give to their cause just to be nice and wanted nothing in return.

    On the behalf of our Student-Athletes I'd like to again thank you for your contribution and support which helps us continue in our mission. The generous support of individuals like you make it possible and worthwhile .”

    With gratitude,

    Coach Bluford

    This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter.
  • There's No Substitute for Hard Work

    Funded Dec 16, 2021

    Thank you for taking the time to fund our projects and bless us with the opportunity to compete with the upmost confidence on a daily basis. This year has a roller coaster of emotions, blessings and of course wrestling lol.

    The items that where donated to us assisted with the confidence to show up with our confidence level on 10 which contributed to our overall success for the season. My kids when learning we received a sponsor where excited beyond words. Emotions went around the mat immediately. A couple where just speechless in realizing that someone who didn't know them personally would give to their cause just to be nice and wanted nothing in return.

    On the behalf of our Student-Athletes I'd like to again thank you for your contribution and support which helps us continue in our mission. The generous support of individuals like you make it possible and worthwhile .”

    With gratitude,

    Coach Bluford

    This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and one other donor.
  • Wrestling Teaches You Nothing Comes Easily

    Funded Aug 17, 2021

    With technology being a driving force in today's educational system it's imperative that every child not only has access but is properly trained to utilize technology. Covid has forced us to explore various avenues to properly educate our kids but it has been for the better despite the many set backs . The impact of the new equipment , technology and dietary aide provided for my student athletes is something I could not have anticipated. We're a title 1 school with limited to almost no funding so anytime our kids receive something new not only is it appreciated it's well taken care of. We cannot begin to explain how grateful we are for your generous donation! The fact that you have willingly speaks to your character. Thanks for all that you've done”

    With gratitude,

    Coach Bluford

    This classroom project was brought to life by Emerson Collective and one other donor.
  • Only the Courageous Wrestle

    Funded Jul 20, 2021

    With technology being a driving force in today's educational system it's imperative that every child not only has access but is properly trained to utilize technology. Covid has forced us to explore various avenues to properly educate our kids but it has been for the better despite the many set backs . The impact of the new equipment , technology and dietary aide provided for my student athletes is something I could not have anticipated. We're a title 1 school with limited to almost no funding so anytime our kids receive something new not only is it appreciated it's well taken care of. We cannot begin to explain how grateful we are for your generous donation! The fact that you have willingly speaks to your character. Thanks for all that you've done”

    With gratitude,

    Coach Bluford

    This classroom project was brought to life by Emerson Collective.
  • Once You’ve Wrestled, Everything Else in Life Is Easy

    Funded Jun 14, 2021

    It is with great gratitude and appreciation that I submit this impact letter to you for your kindness and willingness to give, toward " "Once You've Wrestled, Everything Else in Life Is Easy"! With the awesome equipment & supplies, I was able to supply my students with a the proper resources, despite an abrupt end to the school year due to Covid-19.With the pandemic changing how school is structured, it was a big adjustment with little time to prepare. We are so very grateful for your kindness and generosity to provide us with the tools to make this year the best possible experience for my students. My student athletes are so grateful. Thanks again for words cannot express how this equipment has assisted us.”

    With gratitude,

    Coach Bluford

    This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares.
  • Wrestling Is Overcoming Obstacles

    Funded May 27, 2021

    It is with great appreciation that I submit this impact letter to you for your kindness and willingness to give, toward Wrestling Is Overcoming Obstacles"?! With the awesome supplies, I was able to supply my student athletes with a major necessities that they are able to enjoy, despite an abrupt end to the school year due to Covid-19.

    Thank you for your kind and generous donations You are a very special person to be so generous and care about tomorrows leaders. We appreciate your thoughtfulness!" We are very appreciative!!”

    With gratitude,

    Coach Bluford

    This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares and one other donor.
We are trying to accomplish multiple things for our wrestling program here at our high school. I feel if my kids are given many opportunities to succeed in sport, they will more often come to see themselves as ‘winners’ rather than ‘losers’ or "lames' as they put it. They will hopefully grow up to be better adjusted, more confident, and better able to cope with stress and new challenges. They constantly remind me "Coach if we look good, we feel good, if we feel good we'll play good" And I would love to help provide them that luxury every time they step on the mat to compete.

About my class

We are trying to accomplish multiple things for our wrestling program here at our high school. I feel if my kids are given many opportunities to succeed in sport, they will more often come to see themselves as ‘winners’ rather than ‘losers’ or "lames' as they put it. They will hopefully grow up to be better adjusted, more confident, and better able to cope with stress and new challenges. They constantly remind me "Coach if we look good, we feel good, if we feel good we'll play good" And I would love to help provide them that luxury every time they step on the mat to compete.

About my class

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