Thanks to a $63,000 grant from Chargers Champions, Sweetwater High unveiled a new weight room.
Geremy Davis extends his arms to hual in a reception during a drill in practice on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Geremy Davis extends his arms to hual in a reception during a drill in practice on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Austin Ekeler ducks under a bar while hurdling bags in a practice drill on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Austin Ekeler ducks under a bar while hurdling bags in a practice drill on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Derek Watt hurdles the final bag to complete a drill in practice on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Derek Watt hurdles the final bag to complete a drill in practice on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Austin Ekeler sidesteps a barrel and secures the football as Andre Williams tugs back on an elastic band during practice on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Austin Ekeler sidesteps a barrel and secures the football as Andre Williams tugs back on an elastic band during practice on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Branden Oliver cuts around a barrel and secures the fooball as Derek Watt tugs from behind during practice on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Branden Oliver cuts around a barrel and secures the fooball as Derek Watt tugs from behind during practice on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Branden Oliver secures the football as a teammate tugs the elastic band in a drill during practice on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Branden Oliver secures the football as a teammate tugs the elastic band in a drill during practice on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Melvin Gordon takes instruction from Anthony Lynn in a drill at practice on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Melvin Gordon takes instruction from Anthony Lynn in a drill at practice on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Kenneth Farrow goes through his steps with Trevor Williams during a drill in practice on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Kenneth Farrow goes through his steps with Trevor Williams during a drill in practice on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Desmond King goes through his steps in a drill during practice on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Desmond King goes through his steps in a drill during practice on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Michael Davis sidesteps a barrel in a drill during practice on Wedneseday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Michael Davis sidesteps a barrel in a drill during practice on Wedneseday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Craig Mager sprints into coverage during a drill in practice on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Craig Mager sprints into coverage during a drill in practice on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Trevor Williams leaps to reel in football in a practice drill on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Trevor Williams leaps to reel in football in a practice drill on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Keenan Allen drops to his back to complete a catch during a practice drill on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Keenan Allen drops to his back to complete a catch during a practice drill on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Travis Benjamin squares up to catch a football at practice on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Travis Benjamin squares up to catch a football at practice on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Whitney Richardson collides with dummy during practice on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Whitney Richardson collides with dummy during practice on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
78 OL Michael Schofield
78 OL Michael Schofield
Chargers President A.G. Spanos, Head Coach Mike McCoy, and linebacker Denzel Perryman unveiled a new weight room at Sweetwater High School thanks to a $63,000 grant from the Chargers Champions program.
81 WR Mike Williams
81 WR Mike Williams
74 OL Michael Ola
74 OL Michael Ola
Sweetwater High School and the San Diego Chargers jointly cut the ceremonial ribbon Tuesday and opened the school's new weight room. The weight room was built with a $63,000 grant awarded in 2015 by Chargers Champions, a program of the San Diego Chargers. Along with the weight room, the grant helped with the purchase of much-needed football equipment.
Since the inception of the Chargers Champions program in 2000, the Spanos family has donated more than $5 million to San Diego's schools and students. The program provides greater financial support for San Diego-area schools than any other private company in San Diego County. The program has benefitted more than 100 local schools
"We want kids to receive access to the best nutrition and fitness programs available, but schools can't do it alone," said Chargers President-Business Operations A.G. Spanos. "They need support from the business community and we're proud to be able to do our part through the Chargers Champions program."
Chargers Champions is committed to improving physical fitness in San Diego County schools by providing grants for new facilities and equipment.
"The Chargers grant is a great contribution to the Sweetwater High School weight room," said Sweetwater High School Principal Maribel Gavin. "We were able to purchase equipment that has enhanced the ability for students to practice a healthy lifestyle which also contributes to their academic growth. We believe students need to be fit and healthy in order to be able to make even bigger academic gains and the Charger grant has definitely helped Sweetwater High move in that direction."
The Chargers Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the Chargers Champions School Grant Program. Applications can be accessed here and must be postmarked by Friday, April 22, 2016.
In 2015, seven San Diego County schools received grants to improve physical fitness, athletic or nutrition programs on school campuses.
| Granite Hills High School | $65,000 | Weight Room |
| Sweetwater High School | $63,000 | Weight room and football equipment |
| DePortola Middle School | $40,000 | Rock wall & fitness equipment |
| Laurel Elementary School | $30,000 | Running track |
| Gage Elementary School | $26,000 | Neuronasium and fitness equipment |
| San Elijo Middle School | $16,000 | Patch Course |
| Porter Elementary School | $10,000 | Fitness Equipment |
Funds allocated to Chargers Champions are administered through the Chargers Community Foundation, the San Diego Chargers' charitable foundation. The Foundation was established in 1995 by Dean and Alex Spanos to help San Diego build on its strengths by supporting individuals, activities and organizations that work to make the city a better place to live.
