Admiral Schofield has $25M fundraising goal
- Advertisement -
Admiral Schofield still uses one of the lessons he learned from Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes.
Schofield, who played for the Volunteers from 2015 to 2019, said that teaching is an acronym: INAM.
“It stands for ‘It’s not about me,’ ” he told Knox News. “Really just learning what’s the big picture? How do I fit into that big picture?
“Barnes helped me really change my perspective and have a deeper understanding of how life works, how business works and just understanding how to fight through adversity and keep a positive mindset.”
As Schofield is persevering as an NBA player on a two-way deal with the Orlando Magic, he has his eyes set on the big picture, which for him is philanthropy.
How Admiral Schofield is giving back
Schofield launched the Admiral Club Summer Jam 2023 “Coming Back to Give Back” fundraising initiative. The first day, Wednesday, was an event showcasing a visual exhibition of his athletic accomplishments at the Knoxville Museum of Art. This is one of several programs that will continue through Aug. 26.
The events will support the Admiral Schofield Endowment Fund, which has the goal of raising $25 million in five years for a variety of initiatives that would help at-risk youth and their families.
“Admiral wanted to ensure that philanthropy was a major component of his process as a professional athlete,” said Dr. David Jefferson Jr., the chair of ASEF. “His long-term goal is (to) create the Admiral Schofield youth centers and these centers will be environments where young people can come that are at-risk or student-athletes to develop themselves.”
Schofield intentionally launched his work in Knoxville because it’s the city that loved him and enhanced his college basketball experience.
“The biggest thing is just finding ways to give back,” he said. “But not just give back, also make an impact and the continuous impact to where now you’re not just talking about fandom, you’re talking about legacy, stuff that people can, you know, talk about for years to come.”
Schofield wants to empower children and advocate for them and their families, so they can have the “tools that they need to be successful in this world.”
He said that he has been guided in multiple ways in his journey as a basketball player and an adult.
“I just want to continue that tradition of giving back, but more importantly, just being that person for somebody else that maybe I can mentor and help advocate for in the future,” Schofield said.
Where Admiral Schofield’s NBA career stands
Schofield averaged 11.9 points and 5.3 rebounds in 132 games in four seasons at Tennessee. He averaged 16.5 points and 6.1 rebounds as a senior, leading the Vols to a school-record-tying 31 wins in a season and earning a first-team All-SEC selection.
The 26-year-old is in the next phase of his career and readily admits he isn’t where he wants to be yet in the NBA. Schofield — who has played 108 career NBA regular-season games — wants…
Read More: Admiral Schofield has $25M fundraising goal 2023-08-24 10:08:05