Project Athletes

The vision of PROJECT ATHLETES is to keep youth engaged with the benefits of organized sports in the off-season and throughout the entire year. We not only provide elementary, middle, and high school students with opportunities for off-season training but also with the chance to be a part of a "team" regardless of athletic ability or whether they have ever been offered a spot on their school's sports team’s roster. To support this vision, PROJECT ATHLETES also offers mentoring, academic guidance, homework help, and free snacks during supplemental after-school programing. To ensure that student athletes have the equipment necessary to achieve at their fullest potential, we also provide athletic shoes and cleats for athletes in need. Project Athletes believes that every teen athlete deserves opportunities to strengthen their character and reach their athletic and academic potential regardless of their athletic ability or financial status. Through a combination of structured athletic training, mentoring, and after-school programming, Project Athletes gives teens across central Illinois the chance to excel and be part of a team. PROJECT ATHLETES fosters a positive outlook that guide teens on a lifelong journey that prioritizes goal setting, academic achievement, wellness, and balance. Not only do we help teens develop their physical abilities; we help them believe in themselves, foster their emotional well-being, and discover their full potential.