In addition to being arguably the best cornerback in the NSFL, Antoine Delacour takes his responsibility as a role model to many, very seriously. In partnership with his wife, Jasmine, Delacour owns and operates two "side businesses" which help young people get into computer science, and provide opportunities for young people to gain work in small, local businesses. He says it was an idea he had after speaking to his uncle, George. "My uncle has always been big on the whole community support thing, so we talked it out and I realised I'm now in a position to actually do something." Antoine reveals. "So we set up a small scheme in Lafayette at first, trying to get kids in that area to learn skills that would be useful in the workplace as we progress technologically. We subsidise a lot of it, but I'm not made of money so, Jasmine and I spend a lot of time talking to businesses to get sponsorships for these kids."
The initial scheme was a success in Lafayette and the surrounding area, so the Delacours set up another one in Baltimore, "as a thank you to the city for their support, you know?" Antoine says. There are plans to expand and create similar schemes in other locations, now that the schemes have shown viability in terms of profitability. "It's the dream, really, to help people out and make money. And I can't play football forever, so it's definitely something we're serious about.
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The initial scheme was a success in Lafayette and the surrounding area, so the Delacours set up another one in Baltimore, "as a thank you to the city for their support, you know?" Antoine says. There are plans to expand and create similar schemes in other locations, now that the schemes have shown viability in terms of profitability. "It's the dream, really, to help people out and make money. And I can't play football forever, so it's definitely something we're serious about.
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