Every child deserves a strong foundation.
Strengthening foundations for children and families.
About Roots to Grow
Meet B.B. Hudson
Founder | Athletic Performance Specialist | Coach | Mentor
B.B. Hudson is an accomplished athletic performance specialist, former professional football player, and highly experienced trainer whose career has been dedicated to helping athletes reach their physical and mental potential.
Hudson’s athletic journey began in Southern California, where he established himself as a standout football player. A Jr. All-American, Hudson attended Pomona High School, continued his development at Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC), and later attended California State University, Fullerton before pursuing his professional football career with the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings.
Our Approach
A Commitment to the Next Generation
Through his involvement with On Deck, dating back to its early days, Hudson has contributed to youth development through role modeling, programming, resources, and awareness.
His experience as a professional athlete provided firsthand knowledge of the discipline, preparation, physical demands, and mental commitment required to perform at the highest levels of competition.
Following his playing career, Hudson transitioned his experience into athletic performance training, developing a training philosophy centered on movement, mechanics, coordination, mobility, strength, explosiveness, agility, and overall athletic development.
Hudson’s work has extended well beyond football. He began a championship boxing training career working with Shane Mosley and has gone on to work with accomplished athletes across multiple sports, including Winky Wright, Laila Ali, Tyson Fury, and MMA athlete Gina Carano.
His training experience has also included athletes in rugby and college football. Throughout his career, Hudson has focused on developing the complete athlete—not simply building strength, but teaching athletes how to move efficiently, develop body awareness, improve athletic mechanics, and translate their physical abilities into sport-specific performance.
That philosophy is now at the heart of Roots to Grow Foundation: athletic development as a vehicle for discipline, confidence, perseverance, teamwork, and personal responsibility.
“Youth seeking mentorship”I believe every young person deserves the opportunity to discover what they’re capable of.”
A Commitment to the Next Generation. Hudsons passion for training extends beyond professional and elite athletes. Through his involvement with On Deck, dating back to its early days, Hudson has contributed to youth development through role modeling, programming, resources, and awareness. His work with young people has reinforced his belief that athletic development can be a powerful vehicle for teaching discipline, confidence, perseverance, teamwork, and personal responsibility. That philosophy is now at the heart of Roots to Grow Foundation. The Roots to Grow Vision. Hudson founded Roots to Grow Foundation around the belief that every child deserves a strong foundation from which to grow. The Foundation brings together Hudson’s experience in athletic performance with a broader commitment to youth fitness, wellness, mentorship, inclusion, healthy living, and community development. For Hudson, the mission goes beyond creating better athletes. “I believe every young person deserves the opportunity to discover what they’re capable of. When you give a child the right foundation—through health, movement, mentorship, discipline, and opportunity—you give them something they can carry with them for the rest of their life.” Today, Hudson continues to use his experience, relationships, and passion for human performance to help create opportunities for the next generation. From Athlete to Coach. From Coach to Mentor. From Mentor to Community Builder. B.B. Hudson is committed to helping build stronger roots so the next generation can grow.
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— Our Mission
Roots to Grow Foundation is a community-focused nonprofit dedicated to improving the health, wellness, development, and quality of life of children and families. Through fitness, wellness education, mentorship, youth development, inclusive programming, and community partnerships, we create opportunities to thrive.
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— Our Vision
We envision communities where every child can access healthy activities, positive relationships, and opportunities to learn, lead, and grow—regardless of barriers.
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— Our Story
Roots to Grow was created from a simple belief: when we strengthen the foundation, we create greater opportunities for growth. We plant the seeds, strengthen the roots, and create opportunities to grow.
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Every child deserves access to opportunities that help them become healthier, stronger, and more confident. Your gift supports fitness programming, wellness education, youth development, mentorship, inclusive programming, and community events.