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Champions
for Children
by Eva m. stimson
a
lifelong partnership
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as formed between
Quentin and Alicia
Jammer while they were
growing up in Angleton,
Texas, that would translate
into a shared vision to raise
San Diego Charger Quentin Jammer
The Carlsbad Stand Up Paddleboard Club offers private or
a family of their own and
with wife Alicia, Kasen (1), Kaleb (2)
group lessons for flat water paddling in the Carlsbad
provide encouragement
and Kaden (4)
and support to disadvantaged children with limited resources.
Lagoon. We offer rental paddleboards by the hour with
Now residents of San Diego, they devote much of their time
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paddles for those experienced paddlers. We have a great
and talent to a nonprofit organization they founded in 2007,
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sandy beach area for the kids to play at, so it's a perfect
the Jammer Family Foundation.
Standing six feet tall, Quentin Jammer is perhaps best
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spot to take turns paddleboarding while the kids play. The known for his athletic ability on the field as one of the
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Club also offers snacks and drinks inside if anyone needs a
NFL’s top shutdown cornerbacks for the San Diego Chargers
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pick me up, along with Sup boards and other products!
football team. A powerful presence whose number 23 jersey
dominates tactical prowess during the football season, he is
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yequally admired for his focused humanitarian efforts. Nomi-
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Flat water paddleboarding is a whole core body workout
nated by the Chargers for the NFL Walter Payton Man of the
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that you won't find in any gym. This workout will teach
Year Award in 2008 and 2009, Jammer exemplifies the win-
ning characteristics of a champion who gives wholeheartedly
you how to focus on building your core strength, while to support his teammates as well as the greater good of the
toning your arms, legs and abs. Paddle Core Fitness takes
community.
stand up paddleboarding beyond just riding the waves and
Jammer and his wife Alicia are determined to make a
positive impact on the local community and support pro-
incorporates a fun workout to walking on water. All this
grams that help children succeed. Their philosophy embraces
works because of the resistance of the water, balancing
the belief that all children should be given the opportunity
on the board and the motion of the paddle. This makes a
to excel in athletics as well as academics. The couple is
also aware that Jammer’s extraordinary athletic track record
perfect workout for every body type. We start out with the
and commanding presence create a positive impression on
proper stroke techniques and many other key factors.
children. “If I can make a difference in the life of one child,
myself, I know I will have truly succeeded,” Jammer advises.
When you are finished with your lesson you will have the
The Jammers support a variety of worthy causes in the
confidence to stand up paddleboard on your own, next
San Diego community, including Mothers Against Drunk
time you’re in the water.
Driving (MADD), United Way and San Pasqual Academy.
They were introduced to the foster teens of San Pasqual
Academy several years ago and have been instrumental in
providing academic scholarships, Thanksgiving and Christ-
visit us at www.carlsbadstanduppaddleboardclub.com
mas programs, group outings to Chargers games, one-on-one
mentoring and the construction of a home football field.
for lessons, rentals or retail questions: 760-458-0207
The Jammer Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity
we are located at: 4509 Adams, Carlsbad, Ca 92008
focused on empowering disadvantaged youth of San Diego by
providing support to help them flourish and reach their highest
potential. For more information, visit JammerFoundation.org.
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