"Sports is a destination, Education Is a Journey"
Follow-Through Inc programing plays a significant role in preparing Student-Athletes to make a difference in our world. We seek direction from our mission, vision, and G.O.A.L.S to provide innovative student-athlete centered activities, programs and services.

Mission
Help secure Post-High School Athletic or Careers in Sports opportunities for underserved student-athletes through College &Career readiness support, College Athletic Readiness and Personal Enrichment programming.
Our vision is to make college a reality by adequately preparing student-athletes to matriculate and graduate from college or pursuit career in sports, allowing them to positively contribute to society.
In pursuit of our mission and priorities, these G.O.A.L.S define how we best support and expect from each other in support of a successful student experience.
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Focus on GRADUATING the well-rounded student-athlete
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Develop OUTSTANDING citizenship, and skills that are transferrable and applicable beyond the classroom and playing field
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Leverage ATHLETICS as a learning tool to cultivate academic and athletic excellence in their respective sports
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Produce LEADERS through mentorship, professional and career exposure to foster continually changing needs
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Recognize and awaken academic potential in which Scholars are created to positively impact the city state, region, nation and world.
Vision
G.O.A.L.S

LEADERSHIP
All of our staff are highly educated and have years of experience in education, athletics, student-athlete development and careers in athletics. They go above and beyond to provide exceptional college access support, so your student can achieve their individual vision of success.

Wendell Raiford
Founder and President
Wendell grew up in Portland, Oregon where he attended Jefferson High School. He was recruited to play basketball at Eastern Utah and then transferred to Oregon State University which he received Bachelor's in Sociology & Communication and his M.Ed. in College Student Services Administration with an specialization in Student- Athlete development.
Wendell was a fixture in Higher Education for nearly 20 years before establishing Follow-Through Inc. His experience included playing, coaching, administrating, and now educating. He commands a thorough understanding of NCAA academic & eligibility requirements and compliance. He has counseled, mentored, and inspired hundreds of student-athletes at the high school and collegiate levels. As both a NCAA Division I Coach and Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and Equity & Inclusion professional, Wendell has guided and assisted student-athletes in achieving their goals and making their dreams come true. Uniquely qualified, his time as a college student-athlete and higher Ed professional gives him insight and perspective into the pressures and challenges of the recruitment and transition process. He has walked the walk and speaks solely from experience.
Wendell credits his success to organization and time management. Those are topics that he enjoys teaching to student-athletes. Wendell specializes areas of athletic recruiting, resume writing, time management, organization, goal setting, and much more.
Wendell has mentored high school students in Atlanta, College Park, and South Fulton on how to utilize sports as a mechanism for higher learning. Through his outside endeavors, Wendell aims to provide young student-athletes with unique access to information that will help them further their education and advance their athletic careers.

K-Zell Wesson
Co-Founder- Vice President
K'Zell "Zelly" Wesson is a former professional athlete with 17 years of international basketball experience. He played in countries such as France, Germany, Greece, Italy and Turkey.
The 6-foot-7-inch Wesson grew up in the inner city of Portland, Oregon, where he graduated from Jefferson High School, before attending La Salle University in Philadelphia.
Always a planner, Wesson was focused on life after basketball. Throughout his lengthy career, Wesson received a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Organizational Management. He also became a multi-unit Franchise owner twice over. Today, he oversees the day-to-day operations of five Health Clubs in the USA.
Just as in basketball, Wesson is highly accomplished in the business world. He was the first ever Franchise Owner of the Year in 2016 by Workout Anytime, who has been around since 1999. He also recently won the company’s Legacy Award in 2022 for exceptional work in the community! Wesson’s goal is to improve the lives of neighborhood residents through health and wellness.