Coaching Beyond the Game: An Evening with Jim Tressel

Toledo, OH – The Genacross Lutheran Services Foundation presents a unique opportunity to engage with Jim Tressel, the esteemed former head football coach of The Ohio State University. This exclusive charity event, “An Evening with Jim Tressel,” will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at The Pinnacle in Maumee, Ohio.

Join Genacross Lutheran Services for a night of inspiration and philanthropy, as Coach Tressel delves into the leadership strategies that led the Buckeyes to the 2002 National Championship. The evening’s highlight will be a lively Q&A session with Coach Tressel, orchestrated by James Starks, anchor of 13abc Action News Good Morning.

Attendees will gain invaluable insights as Coach Tressel shares his experiences and strategies on leadership and perseverance, both in sports and beyond. His stories will explore the art of motivating and inspiring others in any field and the importance of philanthropy.

In addition, Steven Brinkman, an alumnus of the Genacross Family & Youth Services group home program, will share his life-changing experiences under Genacross’ care.  He will also discuss how Genacross has changed lives and continues to help youth from disadvantaged backgrounds break cycles of abuse and change their futures in drastic, positive ways.

Tickets for the evening are $150 each, which includes a plated dinner and the inspiring program. A cash bar will be available. The ticketed event also gives attendees the opportunity to support the caring ministries of Genacross, a local nonprofit serving thousands of individuals in need each year.

For more details and to purchase tickets, please visit GenacrossLutheranServices.org/Jim-Tressel-Event/

“We are very excited to hear Coach Tressel share his stories of leading a team, overcoming adversity and making the world a better place,” said Mike George, Executive Director of the Genacross Lutheran Services Foundation. “Many of these same themes will be covered by our former resident Steven Brinkman. It will be an inspirational event for all.”

About Genacross

Genacross Lutheran Services, which has its headquarters in Toledo, Ohio, has been serving people in need since 1860. Today, nearly 3,000 people of all ages throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan benefit from a variety of programs and services that foster compassionate care and wellness in many areas of life. Genacross Lutheran Services is a nonprofit, Christian organization that employs more than 350 people and is supported by more than 160 Lutheran congregations across the region. For more information, please visit GenacrossLutheranServices.org.