Day 01
Monday
Identity & Brotherhood
- ◆Meet the cohort
- ◆Identity & Self-Belief
- ◆Goal Setting
- ◆Leadership Foundations
- ◆Team Building
BILLY Leadership Academy · Summer 2026
Enroll Your Son in the BILLY Leadership Academy
A selective leadership experience for young men in grades 9–12 built around mentorship, discipline, exposure, faith, confidence, and purpose.
The BILLY Leadership Academy is designed for young men who are ready to grow, be challenged, and be surrounded by accomplished men who genuinely care about who they are becoming.
July 27–31, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Yonkers, NY
Grades 9–12◆$250 Investment◆Limited Enrollment
§ Meet the Men
The men your son will learn from.
Every mentor listed below will be personally present at this Academy — mentoring, teaching, and investing directly in your son.
Founder & Visionary
Michael Bailey
Founder of BILLY and visionary behind the Leadership Academy. Michael brings together exceptional men to mentor the next generation, equipping young men with faith, leadership, professional excellence, and purpose.
NFL Veteran | Man of Faith
Gavin Heslop
Former NFL defensive back whose life is centered on Christ. Gavin challenges young men to pursue excellence through faith, discipline, perseverance, and servant leadership.
Law Enforcement Leader | Community Mentor
Jason Lacayo
With nearly two decades in law enforcement, Jason equips young men with wisdom, accountability, sound decision-making, and the confidence to navigate life with integrity and professionalism.
Entrepreneur | Brand Builder
Sharmar Owens
Founder of Made In Space and Legends Prevail. Sharmar teaches entrepreneurship, ownership, resilience, and the mindset required to build businesses, brands, and a legacy rooted in character.
Former Professional Football Player | Business Leader
TJ Morrison
After competing at the professional level, TJ now helps young men develop identity, leadership, discipline, and the confidence to lead with purpose in every area of life.
Fitness Coach | Entrepreneur
Garfield Heslop
Fitness coach and entrepreneur dedicated to helping young men build discipline, healthy habits, resilience, confidence, and the mindset required for lifelong success.
If this is the type of environment you want your son surrounded by, reserve his spot today.
§ Academy at a Glance
The details before the story.
Grades
9–12
Dates
July 27 – July 31
Time
9a – 3pm
Location
Yonkers, NY
Investment
$250
Cohort Size
Limited Enrollment
Format
In-Person Academy
◆ Daily Schedule
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Monday through Friday · July 27–31, 2026
Full days of mentorship, leadership training, meals, movement, and real conversation with accomplished men.
Space is intentionally limited so every young man receives personal attention and meaningful mentorship.
§ Our Philosophy
Exposure changes expectations.
Young men become what they consistently see. BILLY intentionally surrounds them with accomplished men — founders, athletes, leaders, fathers — so their sense of what's possible expands past anything they've been told.
When a young man watches men of character live out faith, discipline, and excellence up close, his standard quietly rises. That is the entire point of this Academy.
§ What Your Son Will Experience
Four pillars. One transformation.
01
Leadership
- ·Identity
- ·Confidence
- ·Communication
- ·Goal Setting
- ·Accountability
02
Mentorship
- ·Daily conversations
- ·Small-group mentoring
- ·Brotherhood
- ·Personal accountability
- ·Character development
03
Life Skills
- ·Financial Literacy
- ·Entrepreneurship
- ·Professional Presence
- ·Networking
- ·Time Management
- ·Public Speaking
04
Faith & Discipline
- ·Faith
- ·Integrity
- ·Fitness
- ·Healthy Habits
- ·Mental Resilience
- ·Purpose
§ A Week Inside BILLY
Five days. Five transformations.
Day 02
Tuesday
Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy
- ◆Entrepreneurship
- ◆Financial Literacy
- ◆Ownership Mindset
- ◆Business Principles
- ◆Learning from Business Leaders
Day 03
Wednesday
Health, Discipline & Performance
- ◆Fitness & Movement
- ◆Nutrition
- ◆Mental Resilience
- ◆Healthy Habits
- ◆Discipline
Day 04
Thursday
Professional Presence
- ◆Grooming & Personal Presentation
- ◆Dressing with Confidence & Purpose
- ◆First Impressions & Professional Etiquette
- ◆Public Speaking & Communication
- ◆Networking & Relationship Building
Day 05
Friday
Purpose, Leadership & Graduation
- ◆Leadership Challenge
- ◆Reflection
- ◆Graduation Ceremony
- ◆Celebration with Mentors & Families
- ◆Building a Plan for What's Next
§ Common Questions
What parents ask first.
- Who is the Academy for?
- Young men in grades 9–12 who are ready to be challenged, mentored, and surrounded by accomplished men who care about who they are becoming.
- What does the $250 investment cover?
- Full week of mentorship and leadership training, daily lunch, official Academy shirt, workbook and materials, professional photography, and continued access to the BILLY Brotherhood.
- How large is the cohort?
- Enrollment is intentionally limited so every young man receives personal attention and meaningful mentorship from every mentor in the room.
- When is my son's spot officially reserved?
- His spot is officially reserved once tuition is paid at the end of registration.
Your son’s next five days could change the next five years.
Every accomplished man begins with someone who believed in him. If you’re ready to surround your son with mentors who will challenge, encourage, and invest in his future, we’d be honored to welcome him into the BILLY Brotherhood.
Registration
Reserve your son's place.
Complete the application below. Our team reviews every registration personally and will follow up with next steps.
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