THE Mission
To provide resources, such as counseling, mentoring, coaching, seminars and community events that address critical areas of self-care, mental, physical, financial, psychological and spiritual for all first responders. We offer peer and family support, essentials for positive development, and map a plan for those we help. We also aid them in executing the plan to prevent personal crisis from shift to shift.
HELP OUR MISSION
Your support and contributions will enable us to acheive our goal of providing first responders with support, solutions and a successful pathway to maintaining a positive mindset as well as a healthy lifestyle—mentally, physically, emotionally, financially and spiritually. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
The Founder
RAY SCHUFFORD | Coach "SHOE"
Ray Schufford, aka Coach “SHOE”,
is the founder of 2 The Next Shift, an organization dedicated to helping firefighters, police officers, and EMS professionals succeed in life while caring for their mental and physical health. Through education, encouragement, and practical support, he equips first responders to face challenges both on and off duty.
A retired first responder and chaplain, Coach SHOE is also an author, mentor, and trusted friend. He has devoted his life to helping people of all ages discover their purpose, overcome obstacles, and thrive. He has personally coached and mentored thousands, with a message of hope that has reached many more: Do what you can to make it to your next shift.
Ray Schufford
Christion Nesbitt
Ray Schufford
Founder / Executive Director
Nikki Moore
Christion Nesbitt
Ray Schufford
Chief Executive Assistant
Christion Nesbitt
Christion Nesbitt
Christion Nesbitt
Chief Clinical Counselor
Village of Privilege
Grover Carter
Natarsha Price
Christion Nesbitt
Executive Director of Finance
Mark Pippens
Natarsha Price
Natarsha Price
Executive Director of Programs
RETIRED POLICE
Natarsha Price
Natarsha Price
Natarsha Price
Executive Advisor
Police & Fire
Jonathon Rodriguez
Jonathon Rodriguez
Jonathon Rodriguez
First Responder Ambassador
FIRE
Brent Dalley
Jonathon Rodriguez
Jonathon Rodriguez
First Responder Ambassador
FIRE
Blake Busby
Jonathon Rodriguez
Blake Busby
First Responder Ambassador
PARAMEDICS
EVENT calendar
2027 Events Coming Soon
Join 2 The Next Shift in March 2027 as we tee up Mental Health Awareness. More information to come!