"My favorite part of the game, is the opportunity to play"
-Mike Singletary
Our Story
As a young father, and coach in 2016 I had just finished up another day of practice with my freshmen football team. As I was driving some of the kids home, I couldn't help but notice the rundown neighborhoods and dilapidated homes they lived in. I dropped off one of my players, and couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt as I drove away. I knew that he came from a low-income family, and I could only imagine how hard it must be for him to afford the basic necessities, let alone the expensive equipment required for the sport. I also knew how much this team meant to that young man, and what a shame it would be if he didn't have this opportunity to keep him in a close group of good friends and allies. It was then that I decided that I wanted to do something to help. I wanted a charity that would provide financial assistance to families like this young mans, so that their children could have the same opportunities to participate in sports as other kids.
-Paul Adams
President | Athleap.org
THE 4 VALUES
Everyone plays.
Equal opportunity for all children regardless of athletic or financial status. Participation in sports benefits everyone. Athleap™ is here to help kids of all athletic abilities take part in sports
Team work.
Partnering with schools, organizations, programs and individuals to help raise money and provide added benefits to the community and the families therein
Play it forward.
Empowering groups and individuals in a community a way to give back, and provide a high school athletic experience to kids in their community that wouldn't have been able to participate due to financial restraints
Open playbook.
Annual reports of the effects and reach of each dollar that contributes to the funding of an athletic sponsorship along with stories of individuals who have been affected
Meet the Team
For the love of the game, and the love of giving back. This is us.
Chairman of the board
Paul Adams
Paul is an accomplished entrepreneur who has earned accolades for his outstanding leadership and strategic acumen in the business world. After selling multiple successful ventures, he has turned his attention towards giving back by establishing the Athleap Foundation™. As a devoted father of seven and a loving husband to his wife Rachel, Paul has always been actively involved in coaching. His mentorship and friendship have made a significant impact on those he has helped coach.
Board member
Brett Nielsen
Brett Nielsen is an operating partner and CEO of The Perfumery, located near Louisville, KY, for KSV-Global private equity firm. He holds a B.A. in Political Science and an M.A. in International Relations from King’s College London and has 8 years of experience in executive/founding positions with tech-based companies. Brett is also an active coach and mentor to youth in sports, especially in the Utah Valley area where he lives with his wife and 5 children.
Board Member
Ben Clark
Ben is a multifaceted professional with a distinguished career as an Air Force Officer, leader, coach, and operations expert. Presently, he is affiliated with one of the world's most prominent charitable organizations, which caters to millions of individuals annually. Notably, Ben has been instrumental in spearheading international research initiatives aimed at enhancing the welfare of impoverished communities worldwide. As a former collegiate athlete, and a father of 6 kids, Ben has always stayed close to sports by helping coach high school kids to excel on and off the field.