ABOUT US

" SOS" "SAVE OUR SMITH".

Coach Bill Smith began his career in education as a K-8 Physical Education Specialist in the Beverly Hills Unified School District at the EL Rodeo School in 1980. As his relationships with students grew he became an extremely popular teacher, and was dubbed by the school’s Principal, “The Pied Piper.” In March of 1986, Coach Smith and 60 of his fellow district teachers received a district lay-off notice for the following school year. Once word spread, a small, motivated group of his 5th grade students Phillip Hong, Aaron Snyder, Karen Goldner, Kara Levy and Angie Voight, later to be known the world over, as Angelina Jolie, organized a student protest movement, with the apropos acronym, “SOS,” which stood for “Save Our Smith.“
These incredibly dedicated preteens created petitions, which they signed and circulated throughout the Beverly Hills community, made home-made protest signs and walked the picket line back and forth in front of their school much to the chagrin of the school’s administrators and local School Board members and held a Press Conference that was covered both locally and national in newspapers and on television. By taking a strong stance to voice their displeasure regarding Coach Smith’s dismissal, this small group grew and grew into the hundreds, making this a watershed moment in Coach Smith’s educational career. Their hard work and heartfelt efforts changed the Beverly Hills School Board’s decision. Coach Smith’s job was saved and he went on to teach a total of 35 years in the Beverly Hills Unified School District. (READ MORE)

BILL SMITH

CEO BEVWOOD FUN CAMP ENTERPRISE LLC

(bevwoodfuncamp11@gmail.com): Bill Smith starred at famed Crenshaw High School and was a member of Hall of Fame Coach Willie E. West’s 1st L.A. City Championship Team in 1971. His tenure as a K-8 Physical education Specialist for the Beverly Hills … Read More

CARTER PAYSINGER

ADVISORY CONSULTANT

Carter is a Hall of Fame educator who worked in the Beverly Hills Unified School District with Bill for 33 years. For over 36 years, he served as a baseball and football coach. He went on to serve as P.E. … Read More

WINSTON HARRISON

GENERAL MANAGER/COACH

Winston has been a part of the BFC staff since it’s inception in 1994. He brings years of outstanding management and leadership skills to his role as GM and Coach. A graduate of Stephan F Austin University in 1983, he … Read More

ROBBIE CURTIS

WRITER / PRODUCER / CREATIVE CONSULTANT

He is currently in production on “Where The Action Was,” a 12 part documentary series on the 1960s LA music scene and its influence on society. He is also the Volunteer Media Relations Director for Copline, a confidential, international mental … Read More

MEHAUL O’LEARLY

ADVISOR CONSULTANT

Mehaul is a native of Dublin, Ireland. From 2008-2016, Mehaul was a member of the Culver City, City Council and in addition, Mehaul served 8 Terms as either Vice Mayor or Mayor of Culver City. He is an active volunteer … Read More

RON “teddy bear” KNIGHT

MENTOR / PRO-GUEST SPEAKER

For over 40 years, Teddy Bear has been a longtime friend and mentor to Bill Smith. In the early 60’s, he attended Compton High School and went on to star at Cal State L.A. In 1970, Teddy Bear was drafted … Read More

WILLE E. WEST JR.

In 1971,Coach Willie West Jr’s first year coaching Boys Varsity Basketball at Crenshaw High School, he won the L.A. City Championship .That year, Bill Smith was the Most Inspirational Player on that team. During Coach West’s tenure (1971-2007), he won … Read More

DR.VALERIE ANN PORTER AG-ACNP

Valerie a native South Dakotan and former 4-H American Quarter Horse and Rodeo competitor is the CEO of HOPE 4 HOVES, a non-profit rescue for hooved and other farm animals. She is a powerful advocate for youth sports, she is … Read More