Team travel & international competition
Airfare, lodging, and entry fees that put island teams in front of the events and recruiters that matter.
Programs · Active today
Real work now. Foundation for the academy.
These programs are funded and running under the USA Institute of Sports, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Each one develops student-athletes today — and proves out a piece of the academy model we are building toward.
Active program areas
What your gift funds today
Every donation supports one of these four areas, not the future institute.
Technology & equipment
Devices, connectivity, and sport-specific gear so athletes can train, film, and be evaluated at a competitive standard.
Academic & test preparation
SAT/ACT preparation, tutoring, and eligibility guidance that keep the academic door open alongside the athletic one.
Youth & community programs
Tournaments, leadership tracks, and health and wellbeing programming that grow the pipeline of talent at home.
Priority areas
How the work is delivered
Each priority area strengthens an athlete today and rehearses a component of the academy: wellbeing support, community pipeline, engagement, digital fluency, and health.
Mental Health Support
Culturally grounded counseling access, peer-support circles, and coach training in athlete wellbeing.
Community Revival Initiatives
Restoring village sports programs and shared spaces as anchors for youth and families.
Youth Engagement Programs
Tournaments, leagues, and leadership tracks that keep young people connected and accountable.
Digital Literacy Training
Hands-on instruction in the tools athletes need — from performance apps to college applications.
Community Health Education
Nutrition, injury prevention, and chronic-disease awareness delivered through sport.
Project goals
Four goals for the $500,000 initiative
Each goal maps to a budget line and a measurable outcome — and each builds capacity the academy will depend on: connectivity, coaching networks, academic preparation, and permanent training hubs.
- 01
Bridge digital gaps in youth sports development
Deliver reliable connectivity and devices so island athletes can access the same training resources as mainland peers.
- 02
Remote coaching & athletic tracking tools
Connect student-athletes with certified remote coaches and give them verified performance data that travels with them.
- 03
Digital SAT/ACT prep & college-readiness support
Pair athletic development with structured academic preparation so eligibility never closes a door.
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Digital Performance Hubs
Establish two equipped hubs in American Samoa as permanent centers for training, tutoring, and mentorship.
Invest in the next generation of student-athletes.
Every gift is tax-deductible and reported against measurable outcomes.