Our Story
How One Mother's Love Started a Movement
Meet the Founders
Bill & Missy Pell
Founded in 2022 by Bill and Missy Pell, Recruiting Classroom has a simple mission to help kids play sports from the age of curiosity to college. We execute on our mission through three key pillars including scholarships, equipment and mentorship.
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With the passing of Bill’s Father in middle school, Bill’s Mother knew the importance of keeping him involved in sports and activities and while raising two children on a teacher’s salary always found a way to pay for sports teams and equipment. Her sacrifices to ensure sports and mentorship by great coaches along the way has come full circle as we started Recruiting Classroom to honor her efforts and help many parents like her who need some help today.
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Bill brings more than 30 years of banking experience and over eight years working with school-based nonprofit programs. His background in financial stewardship, budgeting and program development has helped schools raise money responsibly and reach meaningful goals on and off the field.
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Missy adds over 30 years of experience as an educator, making her an essential voice as we design support programs for young athletes and their families.
