sons to men

Building strong men, families, and communities

Building strong men, families, and communities

Building strong men, families, and communities

Sons to Men empowers men and fathers to lead with purpose and transform their families and communities for good.

Sons to Men empowers men and fathers to lead with purpose and transform their families and communities for good.

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Partnered Organizations

Partnered Organizations

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Program Graduates

Program Graduates

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Years of social impact

Years of social impact

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Lives being transformed

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about us

about us

about us

Empowering Men to Show Up for Themselves and Others


Empowering Men to Show Up for Themselves and Others


Empowering Men to Show Up for Themselves and Others


Sons To Men is dedicated to equipping fathers and men with the tools and support they need to thrive. Through our workshops, intensives, and personalized sessions, we guide men in unlocking their full potential. By strengthening individuals, we create ripples of positive change that extend to families, neighborhoods, workplaces and beyond.

We believe that when men are valued, supported, challenged, and empowered, they become better leaders, mentors, and role models in every aspect of life. Our programs foster growth in resilience, accountability, and emotional strength—helping men step confidently into their roles at home, at work, and in their communities.

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Programs

What we do best

What we do best

What we do best

Workshops

Transformative 8-week online series designed to help men grow in leadership, resilience, and purpose.

Workshops

Transformative 8-week online series designed to help men grow in leadership, resilience, and purpose.

Intensives

Our one-day, condensed versions of our workshops will offer actionable insights to spark immediate growth or change.

Intensives

Our one-day, condensed versions of our workshops will offer actionable insights to spark immediate growth or change.

Custom Programs

Tailored speaking engagements, workshops, and appearances designed to inspire and empower your audience.

Custom Programs

Tailored speaking engagements, workshops, and appearances designed to inspire and empower your audience.

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Our team

Our team

Our team

Meet the folks who are making it happen

Meet the folks who are making it happen

Meet the folks who are making it happen

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Otto Kelly

President & Founder | Houston, TX

President & Founder | Houston, TX

President & Founder | Houston, TX

As a former athlete, pastor, and community leader, Otto has spent decades mentoring young men and advocating for fatherhood initiatives. He is the founder of Dad-E Academy and Sons To Men, committed to equipping men to lead with confidence and purpose.

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Adam Amador

Program Facilitator | Corpus Christi, TX

Program Facilitator | Corpus Christi, TX

Program Facilitator | Corpus Christi, TX

A dedicated recovery mentor, Adam Amador is passionate about helping others break free from addiction and rebuild their lives. Now a few years clean and sober, he uses his own journey to inspire and guide men toward lasting change. Based in Corpus Christi, Texas, he is actively involved in local recovery programs and his community, offering support and encouragement to those on the path to transformation.

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James Butler

Program Facilitator | Chicago, IL

Program Facilitator | Chicago, IL

Program Facilitator | Chicago, IL

A professional football player with a passion for mentorship, James is dedicated to helping men embrace vulnerability and personal growth. His journey from athlete to leader fuels his mission to support and uplift others.

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Tim McGivney

Program Facilitator | Reno, NV

Program Facilitator | Reno, NV

Program Facilitator | Reno, NV

Tim experienced the life-changing impact of Sons To Men during a pivotal low point, finding guidance, faith, and purpose through the program. Now sober, he leads his family with strength and runs a successful trucking business while giving back to his community.

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Cameron Iacovelli

Program Facilitator | Boise, ID

Program Facilitator | Boise, ID

Program Facilitator | Boise, ID

With over 40 years of non-profit experience, Cameron has helped plant five churches and guided countless men in discovering their purpose. A devoted father and grandfather, he is passionate about equipping men with the tools to lead with strength and integrity.

Testimonials

Hear directly from program graduates

Hear directly from program graduates

Hear directly from program graduates

  • In one section covering relationships I was reminded that respecting my kids’ mother even though we are no longer together was one of the most loving things that I could do for my children." – Aaron F.

  • "Otto has a way of helping us see our value and self-worth as men. Recognizing we have the ability to inject life or death in any circumstances is such a compelling statement. It changed me." – Chris P.

  • "Being reminded that my value as a man is not based on being a paycheck for my wife and family but my time with them is what they valued most. It was a great reminder." – David T.

  • In one section covering relationships I was reminded that respecting my kids’ mother even though we are no longer together was one of the most loving things that I could do for my children." – Aaron F.

  • "Being reminded that my value as a man is not based on being a paycheck for my wife and family but my time with them is what they valued most. It was a great reminder." – David T.

  • "Otto has a way of helping us see our value and self-worth as men. Recognizing we have the ability to inject life or death in any circumstances is such a compelling statement. It changed me." – Chris P.

  • In one section covering relationships I was reminded that respecting my kids’ mother even though we are no longer together was one of the most loving things that I could do for my children." – Aaron F.

  • "Being reminded that my value as a man is not based on being a paycheck for my wife and family but my time with them is what they valued most. It was a great reminder." – David T.

  • "Otto has a way of helping us see our value and self-worth as men. Recognizing we have the ability to inject life or death in any circumstances is such a compelling statement. It changed me." – Chris P.

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Ready to step into more?

Ready to step into more?

Ready to step into more?

We’re here to help you take the next step. Whether you’re looking to join one of our programs or simply have a question, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re here to help you take the next step. Whether you’re looking to join one of our programs or simply have a question, we’d love to hear from you.

If you'd like to reach us directly, please call us at 775-800-6485 or email us at dad.excellence.academy@gmail.com.

If you'd like to reach us directly, please call us at 775-800-6485 or email us at dad.excellence.academy@gmail.com.