501(c)(3) Nonprofit

We build athletes,
coaches, and
communities
that last.

Fit Future gives talented young athletes the infrastructure, support, and resources to reach their highest potential — and keeps them connected for life.

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12
Athletes turned pro
4
Sports programs
100%
Athlete-direct funding

The team

Built by coaches who gave
their careers to this work.

A pro basketball player turned coach. A national coach of the year. A 34-year construction veteran. And a founder who built it all on volunteer hours. The credibility is real.

Jonathan Baker
Jonathan Baker
Owner & Founder
Over 20 years of business ownership and operations experience. Built this org on volunteer hours and genuine belief in what sport can do for a community.
Alex Franklin
Alex Franklin
Basketball Director
Professional basketball player, coach, educator, and published author. Over a decade developing athletes — the players who went pro are the proof of concept.
Christopher Warren
Christopher Warren
Track & Field Director
Head Coach at St. Agnes Academy, Houston. Named 2023 Texas Track & Field Coaches Association Coach of the Year. Builds endurance athletes from youth through college competition.
Troy Trahan
Troy Trahan
Facilities Director
34 years in commercial construction. President of Trahan Construction. The operational backbone — ensuring the infrastructure behind this org is built to last.

What we do

Four programs.
One mission.

The coaches and the relationships already exist. We built the infrastructure around them.

🏆
Athlete Sponsorship
We cover flights, league fees, and team costs for coach-recommended athletes on a professional track. Money goes directly to what keeps athletes competing.
🏕️
Sports Camps
Skill development camps led by credentialed coaches across multiple sports. Entry points for athletes who need to be seen — and communities that need to stay active.
💼
Coach Employment
Great coaches should earn living wages. Our employment program connects qualified coaches with sustainable roles inside our ecosystem.
🤝
Community Mentorship
Sport is the hook. Connection is the point. We pair athletes with mentors who've walked the road — keeping them involved and supported for life.

Athlete Sponsorship

Coaches refer.
We cover the costs.

AAU Basketball is our anchor sport — but this program extends to any sport where a credentialed coach sees a kid with a real shot.

1
A coach identifies the athlete A credentialed coach in our network spots potential and submits a referral through this page.
2
Fit Future reviews and approves We assess fit, confirm eligibility, and commit to covering the athlete's competitive expenses.
3
We fund. They compete. Donations flow to Fit Future, which pays expenses directly. No middlemen. No funding gaps.
✈️ Flights ($500–$600)
🏟️ League Fees ($200–$2,500)
🏨 Hotel & Meals ($800–$900/trip)
🏀 Gear & Equipment

The average American family spent $1,016 on their child's primary sport in 2024. A competitive AAU athlete needs $5,100–$5,800 per season — five times that. Fit Future closes the gap.

Young basketball player in action

Your impact

What your gift funds.

Every dollar goes to direct athlete support. Pick a level — and see exactly what it covers.

$25/mo
In the Game
Covers AAU membership ($55/yr) and basic gear for one athlete. The entry cost that keeps a kid eligible to compete.
$50/mo
Tournament Ready
Covers one tournament entry fee per month. Team registration runs $200–$2,500 per season — this keeps an athlete on the roster.
Most Popular
$100/mo
Weekend Warrior
Covers a full tournament weekend for one athlete: entry fee, hotel, and meals. Real cost per trip runs $800–$900.
$250/mo
Road Ready
Covers a round-trip flight ($500–$600) plus tournament costs for one major out-of-state event. This is how athletes get seen.
$500/mo
Season Sponsor
Sponsors one athlete through a full season of regional competition — travel, fees, and gear included. A full season runs $5,100–$5,800.
$1,000+
Full Ride
Complete season sponsorship for one athlete on the national circuit — travel, fees, gear, and meals. The full picture, fully funded.

Cost figures sourced from AAU Sports, Basketball Mom Life, and Def Pen. A full AAU season runs $5,100–$5,800 per athlete.

Get involved

Four ways in.

💛
Donate
Give monthly and directly fund athlete travel, league fees, and equipment.
🧭
Mentor
Share your path with athletes navigating the transition from sport to life.
📋
Coach
Join our network of credentialed coaches and earn a living wage doing what you love.
⭐
Refer an Athlete
Know a kid with real potential? Submit a coach referral below — this is how the pipeline starts.

Coach referrals

Know an athlete
who belongs here?

If you're a credentialed coach and you've seen potential in a young athlete — tell us about them. This is how Fit Future's sponsorship pipeline starts.

About you

About the athlete

We review every submission. A team member will follow up within 5 business days.