Two Simple Rules for Persevering through Adversity

“Rule #1: Take one more step.

Rule #2: When you can’t take one more step… refer to Rule # 1.”

~ H. Jackson Browne

~ It Pays To Be Persistent ~

It is often said that to the victor go the spoils.

It may also be said that to the persistent goes the victory.

“Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit.”

~ Napoleon Hill

“It is to the one who endures that the final victory comes.”

~ Buddha

“If I persist, if I continue to try, if I continue to charge forward… I will succeed.” 

~ Og Mandino

After using the REAL Man Program for a year, your students are eligible for scholarships.

If you are a coach or an educator and are interested in more information on our materials, please visit the General Publications page to view all of Coach DiCocco's published literature.

For more information, please contact:

kdicocco@hopefoundation.us

The REAL Man Program

Frank created and designed this character-education curriculum for students of all ages. It was developed for and implemented by the National Football League's Youth Impact Program ​with the intent of helping to shape middle school, high school, and college-aged students by promoting respect, integrity, courage and honor.

The REAL Man Program has 20 lesson plans designed to help today's youth reach their full potential and give them a stronger foundation in dealing with right and wrong. This program has been used by athletic programs, schools, and youth-development organizations nationwide.

The H.O.P.E. Foundation For a Better Tomorrow strives to build better men and women for today and a better world for tomorrow by providing a comprehensive youth character development program, academic scholarships, and grants that sponsor camps and after-school programs across the nation.

Scholarship Updates

Our organization is dedicated to supporting educational initiatives that empower individuals to achieve their full potential. As part of this commitment, we offer scholarships to schools that participate in our R.E.A.L. Man program.

If you are interested in learning more about these scholarships, please don't hesitate to contact us. We believe that your involvement in our mission is crucial to our success, and we thank you for your support.

Over 90 Scholarships Have Been Given to Our Athletes!

Here are our most recent recipients:

• Nolan Chandler from Gloria Dea Academy in San Antonio, Texas was awarded a scholarship in November 2024.
• Hayes Brown from Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, AL was awarded a scholarship in November 2024.
• Ethan Mahler from South Fork High School in Stuart, FL was awarded a scholarship in May 2024.  
• Joshua Mahler from South Fork High School in Stuart, FL was awarded a scholarship in May 2024.  
• Jackson Silmon from Loyola College Prep in Shreveport, LA was awarded a scholarship in February 2024.  
• Anthony Palmer from Avon Old Farms in Avon, CT was awarded a scholarship in November 2023.  
• Tyler Martin from Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, AL was awarded a scholarship in April 2023.  
• Kameron Johnson from Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake, VA was awarded a scholarship in April 2023.