Buck-Icon Founder
Former OSU Buckeye
James Cotton 1998-9
Contact Us
Phone: 614-937-7865
E-mail: james@buckicon.com
E-mail: james@buckicon.com
Buck-Icon Programs
The BUCK-ICON Foundation will address and fill the need for access to program resources that can help to encourage and empower former members of the Ohio State football program to be successful in life after football. Our programs will help former program members become savvy and resolute in their pursuit of their professional endeavors. The goal will be to assist former members of the Ohio State football program in becoming professionals in their respected careers. The BUCK-ICON Foundation will collaborate with other private, non-profit, and public entities in the area when necessary to serve the community.
Community Outreach
- The BUCK-ICON Football Fun Camp teaches underprivileged and underserved youths the fundamentals of football, and Cancer Education Awareness. Also, we assit with football camps for youth with Special Needs.
- The BUCK-ICON Foundation will tour long-term health care facilities throughout Ohio to uplift our elderly community.
- The BUCK-ICON Foundation will present seminars and do public educational speaking. See Calendar for dates and locations.
- The BUCK-ICON Foundation will attend periodic local government meetings to provide an ear and an occasional voice for the community.
- The BUCK-ICON Foundation will be partnering with the Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program, and various other community sponsored activities.
- The BUCK-ICON Foundation is affiliated with the Columbus Arts and Upper Arlington Arts Festivals to speak about Cancer Prevention with a focus on anti-tobacco, skin cancer prevention, healthy eating and exercise.
- The BUCK-ICON Foundation will participate in the reading programs offered by the 2nd and Seven Foundation.
- The BUCK-ICON Foundation supports the Ohio State University Alumni Clubs locally and nationwide.
- The BUCK-ICON Foundation and Roy Hall Football Skills Camp will help underprivileged 9th-12th graders gain insight and wisdom about life skills, and teach them the fundamentals of the game of football.
Career Development
The BUCK-ICON Foundation will have resume building workshops along with interview tips to prepare for employment opportunities.
Transition Counseling
The BUCK-ICON Foundation is dedicated to helping athletes with transitioning through life's journey and will outsource an executive/transition coach to help our athletes in transition.
Networking
The BUCK-ICON Foundation has collaborated with premiere networking social clubs like the Buckeye Networking Group, and the Big Fish Network.
Mentorship
The BUCK-ICON Foundation will ask members to mentor and share their experiences with other members of the BUCK-ICON Foundation. Connecting local youth with local mentoring, BUCK-ICON partners with a Columbus based mentor program, All-That Mentor Program. For more information, visit www.ALL-THAT.org.
Financial Management
The BUCK-ICON Foundation will have financial seminars to discuss budgeting, investing, and retirement as former and/or current professional athletes move forward in to their professional careers.
Entrepreneur Workshop
The BUCK-ICON Foundation will present workshops on How to start a business, and How to become an Entrepreneur.
Degree Completion
The BUCK-ICON Foundation will work closely with The Ohio State University Degree Completion program to ensure that the athletes are able to utilize this viable resource to complete their college education.