KICK MINISTRIES
(KANSAS INNER CITY KIDS)
KICK Ministries stands for "Kansas Inner City Kids" and it began in 2004, as a church plant called Joshua Tent Ministries. Through this church plant, they helped start a
neighborhood youth-based ministry and in 2010 changed the name to KICK Ministries and begin partnering with other non-profits organizations in Kansas City.
In 2018, KICK Ministries shifted it's focus on the development of young men in the inner city, alongside of providing support to their families, due to the high-risk acitivity in the community and lack of programming for the population.
KICK Ministries utilizes basketball, mentorship, and the Biblical principles to provide character and leadership development, while creating intentional change in our young men.
Winston Frazier
"Coach Winston"
Executive Director
Winston Frazier was born and raised in Kansas City, Kansas. He is a graduate of F.L. Schlagle High School and a graduate of the University of St. Mary's in Leavenworth, KS. Coach Winston has over 20 years experience of youth development experience. He volunteered and mentored at the Boys & Girls Club in High School, which led to a 13 year career of youth development in all areas of programs, administration, and operations.
In 2018, Coach Winston was hired full-time as the program director with KICK Ministries. As program director, Coach Winston has expanded the ministry from 4 members a week for Bible Study to over 70 youth a week participating in either basketball training and practice, educational and entrepreneurial training classes, and/or character and leadership conversations.
In 2023 Coach Winston was named the Executive Director of KICK Ministries. We ask for all the support and guidance as Coach Winston transitions into his role and continues to grow the ministry.
Kim Frazier
"Coach K"
Executive Assistant
"Coach" Kim was born and raised in Kansas City, Kansas. Kim is a graduate of Wyandotte High School and a graduate of Kanas State University. Kim has a passion for young people who are transitioning from youth to adulthood.
In 2021, Kim was contracted by KICK Ministries to provide curriculum and program implementation focused on college and career development for young men. Since that time, Kim has assisted several classes of young people transitioning into adulthood.
In 2023, Kim accepted the offer of being the Director of Programming for KICK Ministries. Kim will be the lead in expanding KICK's programming and diversifying our entire view of youth services moving forward with new leadership. We ask that you pray and support Kim as she leads the charge of buidling the vision for the inner city.
Kyre Graves
"Coach Re"
Program Director
Kyre Graves, also known as "Coach Re", was bord in Kansas City, Kansas. Kyre moved in between Mississippi and Kansas City throughout his childhood until in middle school he settled into Kansas City, Missiouri. Kyre is a graduate of Central High School in KCMO and is currently enrolled at Metropolitan Community College where he will recieve his associates degree in Spring 24'.
In 2017, Kyre became a member of KICK Ministries through the basketball program and was an active participant in bible studies, camps, and service opportunities. When he graduated in 2019, Kyre was hired as a intern and worked with youth throughout the summer until he went off to school.
Kyre moved back home in 2021 to care for his daughter and has been coaching, training, and mentoring for the past 2 years.
This summer, Kyre has accepted the position of Program Director for KICK Ministries. Kyre will be the lead of being a hands on mentor and coach to the young men in our program. He will continue the lead of walking life and ensuring our mission is more than basketball. We ask that you pray and support Kyre in his new role as Program Director.
