About Us
Our Story
We are more than educators, we are dear friends united by a shared passion for helping young people reach their full potential. For two decades, we have dedicated our careers to guiding students, celebrating their successes, and supporting them through life’s challenges. Along the way, we witnessed the incredible determination, resilience, and character of so many student-athletes.
In 2024, after several years at Parisi Academy, we began noticing a heartbreaking pattern. Conversations with families too often ended with the words, “We can’t afford it.” Talented, hardworking student-athletes were being forced to put aside opportunities, not because of a lack of ability or dedication, but because of financial hardship.
Having both started our careers in lower-income school districts, this reality was all too familiar. We knew that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. No student-athlete should have their future determined by financial circumstances alone.
That conviction inspired us to create the Student Athlete Foundation.
Today, our Foundation helps remove barriers and create opportunities for deserving student-athletes who work hard in the classroom, in their sport, and in their communities. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and partners, we're helping young people pursue their dreams with confidence, knowing someone believes in them.
Because every student-athlete deserves the opportunity to succeed.
Our Mission
The Student Athlete Foundation is dedicated to empowering deserving student-athletes by providing financial assistance, educational resources, mentorship, and opportunities that support both academic and athletic success.
We believe that excellence extends beyond the classroom and the playing field. Our mission is to invest in young people who demonstrate perseverance, integrity, leadership, and a commitment to their education while overcoming financial barriers.
By removing obstacles and opening doors, we strive to help student-athletes reach their fullest potential and become confident leaders who make a positive impact in their schools, teams, and communities.