Inspiring the Next Generation Through Sports, Literacy & Mentorship

Former SEC captains bringing leadership, storytelling, and empowerment to your school, team, or organization.

Man wearing a South Carolina sweatshirt holding a book titled '#JustaChicken' next to a screen displaying the book cover with a cartoon rooster.
A group of students sitting on a gymnasium floor listening to two presenters speaking in front of them. The presenters are standing, and two screens display a presentation titled "Just a Chicken." The gym has a red curtain and a wooden floor.
Three men standing and holding copies of a book titled 'Just a Chicken' in a sports facility with artificial turf.
Classroom of young students seated on the floor facing a whiteboard, with annotations highlighting excitement and engagement. A new book is being introduced on a screen with labels emphasizing the new content.
Group of children and teachers posing in a classroom with educational posters and decorations in the background.
Group of people posing in a library with bookshelves in the background. Some are wearing sports jerseys.
Group of people in a library with bookshelves and a table.
A group of students and an adult interacting in a library setting, surrounded by bookshelves and tables.
A group of people, including children and adults, gathered in a library, talking and browsing books. Bookshelves filled with books are in the background, and a table is in the foreground.
A group of people, including a man wearing a cap and sports clothing, are having a discussion in a library surrounded by bookshelves. Some of the individuals are wearing football jerseys, and they are gathered around a circular table.
Group of boys and two adults posing in a classroom, wearing casual attire with a "#JustaChicken" poster in the background.

MAKE IT STAND OUT.

  • Tweet from Lugoff-Elgin High expressing gratitude to Mrs. Lemieux for delivering a needed message to students who feel like losers and encouraging them to be winners. Mentions @reMovethechains and @CoachPTweets.
  • Tweet from Lugoff-Elgin High School praising @reMovethechains and @CoachPTweets for engaging with students and discussing their football careers.
  • Tweet from Lugoff-Elgin High praising a helpful experience for students, mentioning goals and thanking @reMovethechains and @CoachPTweets for visiting the school.
  • Tweet from Lugoff-Elgin High School praising a performance called 'just a chicken' for providing life success tips, mentioning @CoachPTweets and @reMovethechains.
  • Tweet from Lugoff-Elgin High School account expressing appreciation for an assembly about money and current priorities, mentioning issues with money the night before. Tags: @reMovethechains @CoachPTweets.
  • Poster with handwritten personal goals titled '#JustaChicken'
  • Large handwritten poster with messages thanking Mr. Preston and Mr. Langston for visiting Mrs. Primo's 4th grade class. Various colorful notes and drawings from students expressing appreciation and enjoyment of a book. Includes smiley face and bird doodle.
  • Tweet from Lugoff-Elgin High School praising speakers Preston and Langston for exceeding expectations with their engaging message. Image collage shows students gathered in a hallway, participating in group discussions, and attending an assembly.

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SCHEDULE A VISIT

Want your students fired up about reading, writing, and real-life leadership?

Let’s make it happen.

Book a free 30-minute planning call and we’ll show you how a JustaChicken visit turns classrooms into locker rooms—full of energy, encouragement, and eye-opening lessons that stick.

  • We’ll walk you through visit options

  • Customize everything to fit your students

  • Answer every question you’ve got—fast, fun, and pressure-free

This isn’t your average author visit.

It’s a literacy pep rally they’ll never forget.

Man sitting on a chair in a library holding a football
A person in a black cap and shirt signs a copy of the book '#JustaChicken' at Willow Drive Elementary School. The setting includes a colorful background with a tree mural and a table with stuffed animals and books.
Three men standing on artificial grass holding copies of "JustaChicken" books, with one man wearing a maroon shirt and shorts, another in a black hoodie and shorts, and the third in a black T-shirt and plaid shorts, against a black background.
A man wearing a "Carolina" sweatshirt and a hat flexes his arms on a stage in a gymnasium. Children are seated in front, watching. A Pepsi sign is visible on the wall.
Four people posing on a gymnasium floor, smiling and making hand gestures. They are wearing casual clothing, some with sports-themed shirts. In the background, there are gym bleachers and a scoreboard.
Two adults and two children on a red mat in a gymnasium, all wearing "Carolina" apparel, posing and smiling.
A person speaking on stage with a microphone, wearing a black polo and jeans, with a presentation podium and banner beside them.