Jermaine Kapombe
Mentoring Through Physical Education Co-Founder in Waldorf, Maryland
Jermaine Kapombe (Coach K) is a mentor, teacher, coach, father, entrepreneur & husband. Jermaine co-founded Mentoring Through Physical Education Inc. in 2017 after working at Foundation School in Largo, Maryland for 4 years with children with emotional disability. He co-founded Mentoring Through Physical Education Inc. to empower students with emotional challenges to make better life decisions. He provided them with the tools necessary to make better decisions in the classroom as well as in their personal lives. He believes in the following:
“Students need support and motivation to perform at their best in the classroom. I been able to use sports to teach students about confidence, work ethic, discipline, respect, and leadership to become productive individuals in society.”
Jermaine was the assistant basketball coach for the junior varsity basketball program in 2017 at Foundations School, leading the junior varsity team one game away from winning the championship game.
Jermaine graduated from Frostburg State University with a bachelor’s in social work. He also attended Prince George's Community College in Largo, Maryland where he received his Associate Degree in General Studies. He decided to study social work to improve his knowledge on ways to help people in need. Making a difference in people's lives is what Jermaine does best. He understands we all need help at some point in our lives and nobody can make significant progress without receiving help from others. His background in organized sports began when he was 11 years old. It helped him understand the impact it can have on teaching values like respect, discipline, work ethic, confidence, and leadership, among others, through sports. These values can help build character and make people more productive in life. Growing up, Jermaine played organized sports in soccer and basketball. He played varsity basketball in the 10th grade and was team captain of his high school team as a senior. He also played college basketball at Prince George's Community College and at Frostburg State University in Cumberland, Maryland, where he was named Preseason All American in college. In 2018 Jermaine volunteered to coach Pee Wee Basketball in Charles County, Maryland for ages 6 to 8 years old. He also volunteered to work for the National Flag Football Association to coach Flag Football at Gwynn Park High School For 6 to 9-year-old. Making a difference in individuals lives is what Jermaine does best.