Celebrating Our Students’ Accomplishments

Stay up to date on the latest news, media features, and milestones from our incredible student athletes. From championship wins to community impact, this is where we celebrate the stories that inspire. For media inquiries or interview requests, please contact us below.

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CHANGE MAKERS & SCHOLARS

Our student athletes are more than just players — they’re scholars, leaders, and change-makers. Through our nonprofit’s programs, they’re breaking barriers, earning recognition, and making headlines. This page highlights the powerful stories that showcase their impact both on and off the field.

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Conversations Unlocked & Unfiltered Podcast

This podcast explores the intersection of financial literacy and financial trauma listen to the MMM founder, Tonya Burney as she unpacks how our past money experiences shape our current financial decisions. Through honest conversations and expert insights, we dive into the emotional roots of spending, saving, and wealth-building to help listeners heal their relationship with money and make empowered financial choices.

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Keeping Your Head In The Game Podcast

Making It Work: A Mother’s Perspective. As we support Mental Health Awareness Month and celebrate mothers this month. Mrs. Tonya Burney talked about a parent’s role in the life of a student-athlete.

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ATHLETE SUCCESS STORIES: Tayshaun Burney

We’re proud to celebrate Tayshaun Burney, c/o 2024 who graduated early from Carrollwood Day School (CDS) in Tampa, Fl. Tayshaun’s standout performance as a defensive back at “CDS” landed him a full football scholarship to Wake Forest University. Due to personnel change he entered the portal in the Spring of 2025 and is now continuing his collegiate journey as an athlete at the University of Richmond. As a student-athlete with Mindset Moves Mountains, Tayshaun has balanced academics and athletics while leading by example on and off the field. His journey is a powerful reminder that mindset of perseverance truly moves mountains.

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ATHLETE SUCCESS STORIES: Trace Burney

As a standout student-athlete with Mindset Moves Mountains, Trace has continued to excel academically while training relentlessly to reach his goal to become a collegiate athlete. His dedication and leadership embody our mission, and his success reminds us all that mindset truly moves mountains. He has received a full football scholarship to James Madison Univiersity (JMU) and he will be graduating early and starting college in the Spring of 2026! Congratulations Trace!

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ATHLETE SUCCESS STORIES: Anthony Carrie

We’re proud to celebrate, Anthony Carrie, who has been breaking barriers, all while also building his own business “SWIFT6IX.” Anthony led Carrollwood Day School to a 26-14 record over his four years. Anthony graduated early and received a full athletic scholarship to Georgia Tech University. After careful consideration he entered the transfer portal and has found a new home as a Panther at Florida International University (FIU) Anthony’s story reflects the mission of Mindset Moves Mountains—transforming talent into opportunity and showing resilience in pursuing one’s path. His story inspires many both on and off the field, embodying ambition and grit.

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Collaborate with Tonya, the visionary founder of Mindset Moves Mountains, as a guest speaker. As a passionate financial literacy coach, seasoned author, and dedicated mentor for student athletes, Tonya brings powerful insight on building generational wealth, overcoming educational barriers, and empowering youth through mindset transformation. Her story and expertise continue to inspire student-athletes and families alike to dream bigger, plan smarter, and move with purpose.

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