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Mentoring Through Sports: How P4Y Develops Tomorrow’s Leaders

Inspire. Believe. Lead.

- Athlete Spotlight, Stories 2 Inspire, The Edge Insider
- May 28, 2025
Love, Loss, & the Game That Heals

Coach Audrey's Note:There are moments in life that shape who you become—not just as an athlete, but as a person. Moments that feel like the game stops, the air goes still, and everything you thought you knew changes. That’s what happened to Carissa. This is her truth, her pain, and her power. This is what it looks like when you choose love through loss. And when you let that love become the fuel that drives your why. Less than 48 hours before my 16th birthday, I died.Not literally, but emotionally, as I lost my best friend, my reason for everything—my PopPop. Diagnosed with cancer in 2020, I was terrified I’d lose him, just like we lost my aunt four years earlier. But I refused to think about that, convincing myself he would survive, that he’d be there for all the milestones we’d planned together: graduation, teaching me to drive, walking me down the aisle. But those plans would never happen. I’ll never forget the day my dad sat us down to tell us PopPop was sick. I had already seen his emails, but I was in denial. When the news was confirmed, it hit me like a truck. I could,...
- Causes & Projects
- November 4, 2024
Empowered Women Empower Women. And It Starts Here.

There’s something special about a girl who laces up her sneakers, steps onto the court, and finds her confidence in the rhythm of the game. But behind every young athlete taking that first step is a sisterhood—a legacy of women who’ve paved the way, battled through obstacles, and emerged stronger. The #GirlsInSportsProject isn’t just about the game. It’s about opportunity. It’s about empowerment. It’s about ensuring that every girl who wants to play, can.
- Events
- November 6, 2024
Ballin’ in the Park: Reviving Play, Strengthening Community

Ballin’ in the Park is more than just a sports event—it’s a movement to bring youth back to the parks, restore a sense of community, and inspire the next generation through the power of play. Created as a response to the fading presence of kids playing outside, this initiative provides a safe, structured, and engaging environment where young athletes can develop their skills, build confidence, and form lasting connections.

Love, Loss, & the Game That Heals

Choosing Love: How Coach Audrey Is Inspiring a New Generation of Athletes