Minister Shellon Young, President

Minister Shellon accepted Christ at the age of 18 after the loss of her uncle. Prior to that, she went to church but never knew what it meant to have a personal relationship with Christ. She drifted during her young adult years but came back after having her oldest son. She made up of her mind to be a better mother. In order to do so, she would need God to make changes in her life. She was willing to so and has been following Christ ever since.

Shellon married Rev. Jaison Young Sr. and took on the responsibility of raising his daughter Bria Young. She is thankful to God for her children, Bria (19), Jaison Jr. (14), and Jordin (9). Through raising them, it has taught her to be a better Christian each day. It’s difficult at times but she thanks God for teaching her to read his word, pray, and fellowship regularly with other believers. It’s because of these things, it keeps her going and knowing God will see her through anything.

Shellon now knows through the book of Phil. 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”.

Rev. Jaison J. Young, Sr., General Manager

In 2004, Rev. Jaison J. Young, Sr. became actively involved in the lives of children when his son started playing flag football with the Lake Arbor Community Center. Like most father’s, Jaison wanted to make a difference in his son’s life. The ultimate goal is to make every child great in life by using the art of organized sports. In 2006, after having an uneventful experience with another youth organization, he promised the parents of 22 children he could make things better.

In 2007, Jaison founded the Prince George’s Chargers. After traveling the entire 2007 football season with the Virginia Athletic Youth Football Association, with only 1 home game, Jaison made a promise to the families of the 79 players, “if they believed in God and the ability He has given me, we would not travel to Virginia for another entire season”.

In 2008, the Metropolitan Washington American Youth Football League (Metro AYF) was founded with five associations: Prince George’s Chargers, Upper Marlboro Gators, Maryland Spartans, Spirit of Faith Warriors, and Barry Farm Beavers. Since 2007, the Prince George’s Chargers have expanded its borders into other sports such as baseball, basketball, and track. The Metro AYF’s membership has grown to 14 associations: 210 Vikings, 301 Panthers, Central Charles Jaguars, Charles County Spartans, Leonardtown Wildcats, Mechanicville Braves, Metro Cobras, Montgomery County Youth Sports Cowboys, Pax River Raiders, Prince George’s Chargers, Prince Georges Storm, Upper Marlboro Gators, Spirit of Faith Warriors, and Virginia Panthers.

Jason is a husband and a father of three children: Bria (19), Jaison Jr. (14), and Jordin (9). He is an Ordained Minister of the International Congress of Shiloh Baptist Church in Landover, Maryland. He has served as an Administrative Pastor of a local church in the Church of God, Cleveland, TN USA and has worked in non-profit management since 2003. Jaison works as a Program Manager for Enlightened, Inc. an Information Technologies Consulting Firm. Reverend Jaison J. Young, Sr. is currently the President of Prince George’s Chargers and Metro AYF.

Reverend Jaison’s motto is:

“Whatever it takes for the kids to be successful, tell me and I will do it”. This is not a slogan; it is a way of life”.

Kendyll Benson, Vice President

Kendyll Benson was born in Harlem, NY where he attended elementary school through the second grade. He moved to Baltimore City in 1977 where he was admitted to the first Gifted and Talented program at the Roland Park Junior High School. Kendyll attended the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute where he played football, lacrosse, and wrestled. Kendyll was also a member of the Poly Chess Club, and the Jazz, Orchestra, and Marching Bands. He met his future wife, Peggy, in 1982 while playing recreation football for the Overlea Senior Orangemen. Kendyll's mom passed away in 1983 and Kendyll persevered despite having no known family members to support him. Peggy's very generous family allowed Kendyll to stay with them until he graduated from high school. He graduated from Poly in 1984 with a College Preparatory Degree in Engineering.

Shaunikka Gregory, Director of Cheerleading

Shaunikka Gregory has a Bachelor in Accounting and over 10 years of experience in the accounting field. I enjoy working with numbers and analyzing data as it relates to business. I took on the position as Treasurer in 2010. I've been with the PG Chargers since the beginning as the Cheer Director/Coach. I was a cheerleader in high school and have always enjoyed cheering. Now, I get to share my skills and experiences with younger girls each season. We started the cheer program with one mixed squad of various ages. It has grown to three squads last year as well as two squads attending and placing in the Regional Competition. I look forward to continued growth of the organization.

Tammy Massey – Secretary/Events Coordinating Director

Tammy Massey has worked in Recreation with Maryland National Capitol Park and Planning Commission for the last 10 years. She has continued to work with the children of Prince George's County by serving on the PTA at Brandywine Elementary School and has held board positions with other youth organizations. She brings passion and a love of children to the Prince George's Chargers. She is dedicated to the growth and well being of as many children as possible weather it is through a program at the Largo/Kettering/Perrywood Community Center, the PG Chargers, or one of their partners as long a child benefits and is successful.

Charles Gutrick – Director of Basketball Operations

Charles Gutrick Charles E. Gutrick Jr, is a dedicated husband and father of 3, Carlito 11, Zaria 7, and his newest addition Carmelo 3mos old. Coach Gutrick was born in Baltimore, grew up in Landover, MD and graduated from the PG County Public School system. Coach Gutrick grew up watching all the greats that have ever played the game of basketball, to include his #1 idol, Michael Jordan. As a youth, he played football and basketball for Oakcrest Boys and Girls Club and basketball for Francis Scott Key MS as well as Parkdale HS. Coach Gutrick also frequently participates in local area tournaments to keep motivating his love and passion for the game.

Coach Gutrick took an assistant coaching position with Columbia Recreation Center in Landover, MD for 2 yrs which led him to the Chargers. He joined the PG Chargers Organization originally in 2007 with his son Carlito playing football and has been with the organization ever since expanding his role from parent/ supporter to Head Coach for the 12 and under team to now Director of Basketball Operations in 2011. Coach C intends to do whatever it takes to maintain this organizations success. He always has had a desire to work with kids and provide them with different outlets to express their individualities as well as talents and energy.
12U | 301-353-0488 | coachgutrick@pgchargers.org

LaTeshiea Bridgers, Parent Liaison Director

This is my 5th year with the PG Chargers organization as a Team Parent. My love for children and watching them succeed brings me back year after year. Watching the children grow and develop not only on the football field but also as a person warms my spirit. I bring with me a wealth of knowledge to the organization from not only working on the Youth Ministry Staff at my church, being a Troop Leader with the Girl Scouts and working with other children organizations. It brings me great joy to know that I have impacted and help change a child's life for the better. One of my favorite books is James chapter 2. Without faith works is dead, you have to have faith in all you do.

Dennis Smith – Marketing Director/Director of Soccer Operations

Dennis Smith was born on January 7.1960 and raised in Washington DC,. He attended Eastern High School (Class of 79), were he played Football, Wrestling, Track and the Musical Arts. He then attended University of North Carolina Wilmington, were he played Football, after a knee injury, he went into the United States Air Force were he served for 20 years. During that time he, while playing Semi-Pro Football for the Wilmington Rough Riders, he started Coaching Pop-Warner youth football as the Head Coach of the Wilmington Cowboys for two years.

Then moving north in 1986 to New Jersey, he then played Linebacker for the North Bergen Devils, then to PA, were he played for the Bucks County Cowboys, the Torresdale Bulls and the Torresdale Saints were he became Linebackers Coach, then became Head Coach of the BC Cowboys. 1997 he moved back to the DC area to care for his Mother, during that time he became an Assistant Coach for the NE Raiders “98 to 2000, when he met and married Jerolyn D. Cole,.

He later became an Assistant Coach with The Lanham Raiders 2006 to 2008. He then searched for a club to better suit his youngest sons growth needs, and found the Prince Georges Chargers to be the perfect club for his needs and family values. He has four Children; Dennis III(30), Sherrie(23), Danyelle(15) and DeVante’(12). He believes that the children need more roll models that are not Pro-Athletes to give them a strong base to grow from and become useful and helpful citizens of society.
15U | 301.503.3602 | Coachdennis@pgchargers.org

Janett Carridice – Website Coordinator

Janett Carridice is a devoted wife of Newell Carridice Sr. and a mother of three beautiful children: Neque Shirley – Carridice, 13, Newell Carridice Jr., 7, and Jelena Carridice, 5. Janett was born in the beautiful island of Jamaica. She moved to New York at the age of 8 with her mother. In 2002, she moved to Maryland where she currently resides in District Heights.

Janett attended Monroe College in Bronx, New York and received her Associates Degree in 1997. In 2005 she received her Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Strayer University. Finally with great success, in 2008 she received two Master’s Degrees from Strayer University the 1st in Business Administration area of concentration Marketing (MBA) and the 2nd in Public Administration (MPA). Presently, Janett works as a Resident Relations Manager at Borger Management, Inc. in North West Washington D.C. and has been doing so for the last three years.

Janett became a part of the PG Charger family in 2010. She is a true devoted fan of her two sons Neque and Newell Jr. who currently play for the PG Chargers and have been doing so since 2010. She enjoys supporting her sons in football and supporting the PG Chargers family.

“We must teach our children to dream with their eyes open.”

“Harry Edwards”