OUR VISION
To enable any disadvantaged student who desires to participate in a sports mentoring program to have the opportunity to do so.
OUR MISSION
To provide financial assistance to disadvantaged young people so they can experience a holistic approach to sports training and development that enables them to not only become successful athletes but also successful people.
ISSUES FACING TODAY’S YOUTH
14.7 Million children and adolescents in the U.S. are obese
Only 24% of children aged 6-17 engage in 60 minutes of daily physical activity
Rates of anxiety and depression among adolescents have increased by 25% since the pandemic
1 in 5 children in low-income families cannot afford organized sports participation.
More youth get in trouble after school between the hours of 4-7pm.
OUR IMPACT
Youth sports have been proven to reduce symptoms of depression and improve resilience and self-esteem.
Team sports help develop peer connections, communication
skills, and a sense of belonging, reducing feelings of isolation.
Youth sports reduce the likelihood of smoking, drug use, and delinquent behavior by up to 45%.
Students in sports are 40% more likely to report high levels of emotional well-being.
Adults who participated in youth sports are 50% more likely to be involved in community and civil organizations later in life.
how you can help
Mentoring Life Through Sports Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing scholarships and support to premier sports training initiatives that help develop athletes’ skills, discipline, and love for the game, leading them to potential college scholarships and advanced athletic opportunities.
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