Sports & Beyond MD Foundation, Inc.

Our mission is to empower youth through dynamic sports experiences that build athletic skills, foster personal growth, and teach lifelong values.

Through clinics, camps, leagues, scholarships, and community partnerships, we strive to develop confident, respectful, and resilient young people who excel both on and off the playing field.

Sports & Beyond MD Foundation offers youth sports clinics, camps, leagues, and community outreach programs that focus on skill development while emphasizing core values such as teamwork, leadership, perseverance, respect, integrity, sportsmanship, responsibility, and confidence. We currently provide programming in soccer, basketball, and flag football, with plans to continue expanding opportunities based on community needs.

Our organization also works to remove barriers to participation by providing scholarships, assisting families with equipment needs, partnering with local schools and community organizations, and creating volunteer opportunities for students who wish to give back through mentoring younger athletes. At Sports & Beyond MD Foundation, we believe that success is measured by far more than wins and losses. Every child deserves the chance to build confidence, create friendships, discover their potential, and experience the joy that comes from learning and growing through sports. We are committed to making a lasting, positive impact on the youth and families we serve throughout Montgomery County and the surrounding communities. Our vision is to build a community where every child has access to positive, affordable, and inclusive sports programs that strengthen character, promote healthy lifestyles, and inspire a lifelong love of physical activity. We envision sports as a powerful tool for bringing families, schools, and communities together while helping young people become future leaders.

Sports & Beyond MD Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2025 dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality sports opportunities that inspire children to grow both on and off the field. With nearly two decades of experience as an elementary educator and over 20 years of coaching youth sports, Gary recognized that many children were missing out on quality athletic experiences due to financial barriers, limited program availability, or environments that placed winning above learning and personal growth. Sports & Beyond MD Foundation was established to change that by creating programs where every child feels welcomed, encouraged, and empowered to succeed.

Student volunteers with the Sports & Beyond MD Foundation will serve as youth mentors and assistant coaches during community sports clinics and programs. Volunteers will help create a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment where children can develop athletic skills, confidence, teamwork, and character. Volunteer responsibilities may include: Assisting coaches with setting up and organizing sports equipment before each clinic. Greeting participants and helping create a welcoming, encouraging atmosphere. Leading warm-up activities and demonstrating age-appropriate sports skills and drills. Encouraging positive sportsmanship, teamwork, respect, and perseverance throughout activities. Working one-on-one or in small groups with younger participants to provide encouragement and individualized support. Assisting with skill stations, games, and organized activities under adult supervision. Helping distribute and collect equipment while maintaining a safe playing environment. Serving as positive role models by demonstrating leadership, responsibility, integrity, and respect. Assisting with cleanup and proper storage of equipment following each program. Supporting special community events, sports clinics, and outreach activities hosted by the Foundation. Student volunteers will always work under the supervision of Sports & Beyond MD Foundation staff and adult coaches. Their service focuses on mentoring younger children, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering positive relationships, and helping make quality youth sports opportunities accessible to families throughout the community. Through their volunteer service, students will strengthen leadership, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young athletes.