About the Institute
The USA Institute of Sports is building an international sports academy for recruited student-athletes — and, today, funding the programs that put Pacific talent in front of the world.
Mission
The USA Institute of Sports builds the pathway for student-athletes from the South Pacific and around the world to Division I competition, a real education, and command of the business of their own careers.
Vision
An international sports academy where recruited student-athletes earn NCAA Division I academic eligibility, train at an elite standard, and graduate with the financial and business literacy to run their careers — on or off the field.
Who we are
The South Pacific produces elite athletes far out of proportion to its population. What it has lacked is a structured pathway: one that brings recruited student-athletes to NCAA Division I academic eligibility, develops them where college programs can see them, and teaches them the financial and business skills to run the careers that follow. The USA Institute of Sports was founded to build that pathway.
Track one · In development
An international sports academy for student-athletes recruited from the South Pacific and worldwide. The model combines NCAA Division I academic eligibility, elite athletic development, and a required financial and business curriculum. The academy is in concept phase: it is not enrolling, not accepting applications, and not charging tuition.
Read the vision and roadmapTrack two · Active today
Real programs, funded and running under the USA Institute of Sports, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit: sending teams to international competition, equipping athletes with technology, preparing them for college entrance exams, and running youth and community programs. This is what every donation button on this site supports.
See current programsBoard & leadership
Coaches, educators, and village leaders who have spent their careers serving American Samoan youth.
Founder & Executive Director
McCann leads USAIOS's strategy, partnerships, and day-to-day operations. A longtime advocate for American Samoan youth, he founded the Institute to give island athletes the digital access and mentorship he saw missing from their pathways to college and careers.
Board Member — Community Programs
Ben guides USAIOS's community revival and youth engagement work, drawing on decades of coaching and village leadership across Tutuila. He oversees relationships with schools, churches, and village councils.
Board Member — Education & Evaluation
Myron brings a background in education administration and program evaluation. He leads the Institute's academic-readiness initiatives and the data framework used to measure and report outcomes to funders.
Nonprofit status
The USA Institute of Sports is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity with its own board-led financial oversight and governance. All contributions are received and receipted directly by USAIOS and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Every gift is tax-deductible and reported against measurable outcomes.
