• Eric D. Capehart

    Board Chairman

    Eric D. Capehart – a seasoned Counselor, Certified Life Coach, and Certified USA Boxing Coach. As a co-Founder of CPYA Eric brings his passion for mentorship and mental wellness to the forefront. With a focus on connecting student athletes to vital mental health resources, fostering personal development, and preparing them for life beyond sports, Eric is committed to making a positive impact.

Steve Wylie
Board Vice Chair

Steve is a recently retired commercial construction executive. He was raised in Nashville and Franklin, Tennessee and has lived in Nashville for most of his adult life.
“I first met Tramaine in 2018 through the personal training program at Vanderbilt’s Recreation Center. When he opened his own brick-and-mortar boxing studio in late 2019, I enthusiastically joined. He is one of the hardest workers I’ve known, and there is no way I can adequately quantify his affect on my health and outlook on life. Most notably, in all the time I’ve known him, he has maintained a vision of mentoring at-risk young people and creating a safe space and programs to inspire them, challenge them, and give them a chance to thrive. I believe Tramaine is uniquely gifted to make a difference in the community, especially among some of our most vulnerable, and I am honored to help him reach as many of them as possible.”

Brigid M. Caldwell is a native of East Nashville and an attorney with a private practice focused on Child Welfare Law. Her involvement with Counter Punch Youth Academy began with a keen interest in how the program's mission could meet the needs of the children and families she works with in the juvenile court system in Davidson County. Brigid brings her extensive experience and dedication to child welfare to the CPYA Board of Directors, striving to make a positive impact on the community.