About Us
Building leaders through mentorship, athletics, and spiritual development.
What We Do
At Walk The Way Inc., we provide support in the areas of:
Leadership Development
Through our L.O.R.D.S.H.I.P framework, participants learn the values of Loyalty, Obedience, Respect, Duty, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage.
Mentorship & Life Coaching
We provide individual and group mentoring services designed to help participants navigate personal challenges, set goals, develop accountability, and build confidence.
Employment Readiness & Workforce Development
We assist participants with:
Job readiness preparation
Resume development
Interview preparation
Employment referrals
Workplace professionalism
Career planning and advancement
Financial Literacy
Housing & Independent Living Preparation
We help young adults prepare for greater independence by providing guidance related to:
Apartment readiness
Goal planning
Personal responsibility
Resource navigation
Entrepreneurship Development
Our basketball and sports programs serve as a foundation for teaching discipline, teamwork, leadership, accountability, and personal growth.
Who We Are
Your Walk. Your Journey. Your Story.
Walk The Way Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and young adults through leadership development, mentorship, life coaching, workforce readiness, and community support.
Founded by Brohdny Ricketts, Walk The Way Inc. was created to address a growing need within our communities: young people are not simply looking for activities they are looking for guidance, accountability, opportunity, and purpose.
Our organization uses sports, mentorship, leadership development, and practical life skills training as vehicles to help youth and young adults build confidence, develop character, and create pathways toward long-term success.
We believe that everybody matters, and we are committed to strengthening individuals mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually.
Impact Section
15+ Years of Coaching Experience
About Us
Our Mission
To empower youth and young adults through leadership development, mentorship, accountability, life coaching, workforce readiness, and community engagement opportunities rooted in the principles of L.O.R.D.S.H.I.P. Walk The Way seeks to develop character, leadership, and faith while instilling the belief that everybody matters.
Our Vision
The vision of Walk The Way Inc. is to inspire and empower people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, gender, and socioeconomic statuses to live lives guided by the eight core principles of L.O.R.D.S.H.I.P. Loyalty, Obedience, Respect, Duty, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage.
Through mentorship, leadership development, athletics, workforce readiness, life coaching, entrepreneurship, and spiritual guidance, Walk The Way Inc. strives to build stronger individuals, strengthen families, transform communities, and create lasting change in society.
Your Walk. Your Journey. Your Story.
Our Values – L.O.R.D.S.H.I.P.
Loyalty
Obedience
Respect
Duty
Selfless Service
Honor
Integrity
Personal Courage
Founder
Brohdny Ricketts – Founder & Executive Director
Brohdny Ricketts is the Founder and Executive Director of Walk The Way INC, bringing over 15 years of basketball coaching experience and a passion for youth development and mentorship. Brohdny holds his masters of Social Work with a focus Children Youth & Family.
A proud United States Army veteran who served in Iraq, Brohdny carries leadership, discipline, and service into every aspect of his work. His mission is to use athletics as a tool to develop not only skilled athletes but strong, responsible, and spiritually grounded individuals.
Through his leadership, Walk The Way has grown into a program focused on building character, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities for youth and families.
Board of Directors
President - Craigg McRae
Vice President - John Spaschak
Secretary - Melissa Cammarata
Treasurer - Mandie Ricketts
Programs
The Walk Basketball Program
A structured training program focused on Christ-centered principles, skill development and life application.
What Athletes Learn:
- Fundamental basketball skills
- Discipline and consistency
- Teamwork and communication
- Leadership through L.O.R.D.S.H.I.P.
Leadership Development
Programs designed to help youth and young adults grow in:
- Spiritual well-being
- Confidence
- Decision-making
- Accountability
- Purpose
Young Men of Color (YMC) L.O.R.D.S.H.I.P
- Comprehend what it is like to be a man of color
- Comprehend the stigma
- Comprehend the stereotype
- Do's and Don'ts in society
- Generational change
Motivational L.O.R.D.S.H.I.P (Biblical Leadership)
- Implore you to be the leader you want to be
- Discover the leader that resides within you
- Develop leadership skills
- You are a leader
Empower Through L.O.R.D.S.H.I.P
- Implore cultural diversity
- Encourage self-worth
- Importance of inclusion
- Leadership development
Youth L.O.R.D.S.H.I.P Mentor Program
- Develop leadership skills
- Enhance communication skills
- Improve team building
- Implore cultural diversity
- Promote self-esteem
Transportation Support
Providing access to who may not otherwise be able to attend programs.
Get Involved
Volunteer
Join us in mentoring and supporting youth in your community.
Partner With Us
We collaborate with schools, organizations, and community programs.
Donate
Support our mission and help us expand access and impact.
