SPORTS CHANGE LIVES

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    MENTAL HEALTH

    Student athletes are less likely than non-athletes to be depressed.

  • A young basketball player in a blue jersey and shorts is preparing to shoot or pass the basketball on a court filled with other players and spectators.

    PHYSICAL HEALTH

    Student athletes who play team sports are less likely to smoke cigarettes or use other illicit drugs.

  • A girls' volleyball team in yellow and white uniforms listening to their coach during a timeout on an indoor court.

    ACADEMICS

    Physically active children get up to 40% higher test scores.

  • A group of young boys playing basketball in an indoor gymnasium. One boy in a white shirt and blue shorts is jumping to shoot or pass the ball, while others in blue jerseys are nearby.

    BRIGHT FUTURES

    Student athletes are more likely to get higher grades and aspire to attend college.

Golden Age Sports and Business, Inc.

Known as 21 Elite, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping youth achieve peak fitness and personal development so that they can not only fulfill their athletic dreams but also acquire the important entrepreneurial and business skills needed to succeed in the ‘game of life.’  Golden Age Sports and Business, Inc. is a foundational partner with 21 Elite Sports Training, LLC.

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THE THREAT TO YOUTH SPORTS

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    63% LACK THE FUNDING

    63% of public school sports budgets are stagnant or decreasing.

  • Two female volleyball players in yellow and white uniforms preparing to receive a serve on an indoor wooden court, with a dark wall and black curtains in the background, and a person taking photos.

    33% FEWER SPORTS

    High-poverty schools offer 1/3 fewer sports than low-poverty schools.

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    25% PARTICIPATION GAP

    25% participation gap between children of lower and higher income families.

  • Four female volleyball players in yellow and white uniforms practicing on an indoor court, appearing to be in a ready stance for receiving a serve.

    4X LESS SPEND

    Parents in lowest-income families spend approximately four times less on their child's sport than the wealthiest households.

HOW 21 ELITE IS HELPING

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    PROVIDING FUNDING

    Providing financial aid options for families that cannot afford sports training.

  • A young girl in a blue T-shirt and black shorts is playing basketball indoors, reaching for the ball with her left hand while leaning forward, with orange cones placed on the wooden gym floor around her.

    SUPPLYING RESOURCES

    Providing training equipment and resources to sports training programs.

  • Indoor volleyball game with female players, some in black uniforms and others in yellow and blue uniforms, playing on a wooden court with a net and a high ceiling.

    CONTRIBUTE TO TRAVEL TEAMS

    Providing financial support to families that need help with their children who are on travel sports teams.

  • A group of young boys playing basketball in a gymnasium. One boy is running with a basketball, while others are standing or sitting in the background. The gym has wooden floors, high ceilings, and basketball hoops.

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP MENTORING

    Providing resources and opportunities for youth to learn about entrepreneurship and business management.

  • Logo for Golden Age Academy with large yellow G and blue A, and yellow banner with black text.

    BUILD A COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

    Working to build a preparatory school serving grades K-12 with a core curriculum based on Business Administration and Entrepreneurship. Also, having a primary student base population of student-athletes. Our school will be called Golden Age Academy.

Monthly Contributions

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Champions Circle

Committed monthly donors of $21​

  • All Access to Organization – Early Access to live practice recordings, live events, giveaways, etc.​

  • Yearly Autographed Team Photos​

  • 50% Off Raffle Tickets​

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Followers Club

Committed monthly donors of $5​

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One Time Contributions

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One Time Contributions ⋆

Blue Fund

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One-time contributions of $25

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Gold Fund

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One-time contributions of $100

Contribute To The Gold Fund

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