Jeff Johnson, or “Coach Jeff” as he’s more affectionately known, has been coaching and helping young men in the Montgomery area get college scholarships since 2012. We’re told some of the biggest names to leave the city and become hometown heroes wouldn’t have made it out without his help.

Jaykwon Walton is one of those who has benefitted from Johnson’s leadership.

“He helped me become a man. He always is bettering me whether it’s in the gym or in the classroom or where I’m at. He always trying to help me,” said Walton.

Johnson will take them to camps, games, and also provide haircuts, uniforms, and ACT tutoring all at no cost to them.

For Johnson, paying it forward is easy.

“You see a void and you fill a need. You know, just fill needs. If you don’t do it, nobody else will. So I’m ju

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