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Youth soccer
Track athletes running
Team huddle
Soccer field

Define Yourself Inc.

UNLOCK POTENTIAL
THROUGH SPORTS

Empowering youth to reach their fullest potential through sport and mentorship. The athletes with the most promise often have the least access. We exist to close that gap.

Why We Exist

THE ATHLETES WITH THE MOST PROMISE OFTEN HAVE THE LEAST ACCESS

We believe that high-level athletic training and genuine mentorship can teach and inspire the next generation of leaders, prepare them to succeed in every arena of life, and strengthen the communities they come from. We exist to close the gap.

Our Approach

HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT

ACCESS

Removing barriers so every athlete gets a real chance.

MENTORSHIP

Experienced guides for sport, school, and life.

EXPOSURE

Platforms to be seen by recruiters and coaches.

EDUCATION

Academic support and college preparation.

FINANCIAL LITERACY

Money skills that last beyond the game.

CAREER READINESS

Preparing athletes for life after sport.

What Your Support Makes Possible

OUR PROGRAMS

Athletes training

ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Covering training, coaching, and equipment costs for talented athletes who face financial barriers to high-level development.

Youth athlete showcase

IDENTIFICATION CAMPS

Giving athletes from underserved and under-marketed communities a platform to showcase their skills in front of college and semi-professional recruiters.

Mentorship session

ELITE ATHLETE MENTORSHIP

Pairing experienced athletes with younger ones for guidance in their sport, financial literacy, mental performance, and personal growth beyond the game.

Performance testing

PERFORMANCE ACCESS

Partnering with schools and clubs that lack funding to bring advanced combine testing and performance consulting to their athletes.

Youth sports team

DEFINE YOURSELF TEAMS

Our own youth sports teams — a place to play, compete, and grow within a program built around our mission.

Our Mission

“TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL THROUGH HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT”

Emphasizing mental, physical, and social growth via sports participation and mentorship programs.

Champions Speak

STORIES OF TRIUMPH & GROWTH

Define Yourself has been transformative for my child. The coaches don't just teach sports — they teach life lessons that have made a real difference.

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Jessica Lee

Parent — Sacramento

The mentorship program gave me the confidence and discipline I needed. I'm a better athlete and a better person because of Define Yourself.

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David Thompson

Athlete — Sacramento

Watching my daughter grow through this program has been incredible. She's learned resilience, teamwork, and what it means to define yourself.

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Melissa Carter

Parent — Sacramento

Level The Playing Field

EVERY DOLLAR GOES TOWARD THE ATHLETES WHO HAVE THE DRIVE BUT NOT THE ACCESS

Your contribution directly funds these programs. It helps a young athlete attend a camp that changes their trajectory, earn a scholarship that keeps them in their sport, or find a mentor who shows them what is possible.

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Location

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA

WE WOULD BE HONORED TO PARTNER WITH YOU

On behalf of every athlete you help reach new heights — thank you.