Purpose
Know your why. Build a direction that matters on the field and in life.
PURPOSE ON THE FIELD. POSSIBILITY BEYOND IT.
Big dreams.
Strong character.
Brighter futures.
Every young athlete has potential beyond the game. We’re building a national movement to help that potential grow through education, opportunity, and purpose.
Rooted in sport. Focused on the whole person.
THE NEXT CHAPTER STARTS WITH BELIEF.Potential has
no finish line.
no finish line.
A moment with Coach Roger PEGS Player Development
Your ambition.
Your next opportunity.
Learn about the foundation’s scholarship vision.
FOR DONORS & PARTNERSHelp open doors
through education.
Explore how you can be part of the mission.
ATHLETICS. EDUCATION. OPPORTUNITY.THE HEART OF PEGS
Better players.
Even better people.
Success starts with who we become.
PEGS Foundation brings together a passion for athletics and a belief in education. Founded by coach Roger Mischel, the foundation’s mission goes beyond performance: helping young athletes develop the mindset and character to thrive in life.
Our planned national scholarship campaign connects that purpose with opportunity, raising support for academic scholarships for athletes.
Meet the person behind the purposeEnergy
Bring intention to your effort, your attitude, and the people around you.
Goals
See what is possible. Take meaningful steps toward the future you want.
Self-Talk
Build an inner voice that helps you learn, persevere, and grow.
EDUCATION OPENS THE NEXT DOOR
Your game is part
of your story.
Your future is bigger.
We’re developing a national campaign to award academic scholarships to athletes. The vision is simple: help young people pursue an education and carry the lessons of sport into what comes next.
Ask about scholarships
A COACH. A MENTOR. A BELIEVER.
Roger Mischel
FOUNDER, PEGS FOUNDATIONMEET OUR FOUNDER
A lifetime in the game.
A purpose beyond it.
Known as “The Baseball Whisperer,” Roger Mischel has spent more than 20 years coaching, mentoring, and developing baseball players of all ages and skill levels.
He served as Head Baseball Coach at Queensborough Community College from 2012 to 2020, following six years as an assistant coach. His recognition includes the 2017 Region 15 CUNY Coach of the Year and the 2018 Queensborough Community College Coach of the Year.
More about Roger’s background +
Roger holds a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management from Adelphi University and a master’s degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University, Irvine. He is also a Certified Mental Skills Coach with Mental Game Coaching.
His coaching experience spans collegiate, summer collegiate, and youth travel baseball. As the founder of PEGS Baseball Training and PEGS Foundation, he helps athletes connect physical development with the mental side of performance.
Purpose. Energy. Goals. Self-Talk.
BE PART OF THE NEXT CHAPTER
Invest in possibility.
Believe in their future.
Help PEGS Foundation build a scholarship program that supports young athletes pursuing an education.
Preview only. Online giving is being set up.Email us about givingWhat does PEGS stand for?+
Purpose, Energy, Goals, and Self-Talk. These four ideas reflect Roger Mischel’s approach to helping young athletes become better players and better people.
Who will the scholarships support?+
The planned national campaign focuses on academic scholarships for athletes. Specific eligibility requirements, eligible expenses, and award amounts have not yet been announced here.
Can I apply right now?+
Applications are not open yet. The application process and opening dates will be shared once confirmed. Contact the foundation for information; do not send sensitive application documents by email.
How can I donate?+
Online giving is being set up. Try the checkout preview or email PEGS Foundation about giving.