Building Futures,
One Athlete at a Time
At Youth Education and Sports, we believe every young person carries the potential to do something extraordinary. Our job is to help them find it, develop it, and take it as far as it can go. Since 2002, we have been showing up for young people in a consistent, meaningful way. We do not just offer programs. We offer a foundation. A place where students learn what it means to set goals, hold themselves accountable, grow through challenges, and walk into their futures with real confidence and real credentials. Everything we do at Youth Education and Sports is built around one central conviction: when young people are given the right tools, the right guidance, and a community that believes in them, they rise. We serve student-athletes, artists, gamers, and youth from all walks of life. We meet them where they are. We challenge them to go further than they thought possible. And we stand beside them every step of the way.
4,600+
Young Lives Changed Since 2017
PATH TO SUCCESS
Youth Education and Sports offers a carefully designed set of programs, all built around four core goals. These goals work together to make sure every student and athlete we serve is fully prepared — not just for their next game or next grade, but for the full journey ahead. From college eligibility to career readiness, we walk alongside young people every step of the way.
When a young person is given the right tools, the right guidance, and a community that believes in them — they do not just succeed. They lead.
- Academic Goals, Achieved
- Scholarship Readiness
- Character Built to Last
- Portfolio That Opens Doors
- Mentorship That Moves Lives
- Community Service Values
Program Goals
Youth Education and Sports programs share common goals to ensure students & athletes are ready to achieve their dreams.
The Student Athlete And
Artist Achievement Program (TSAAP)
TSAAP is Youth Education and Sports' signature mentoring program — and it is unlike anything else available to student-athletes today. Every participant sets three focused monthly goals: one academic, one social, and one extracurricular. These are not soft suggestions. They are tracked milestones that students work toward, document, and own. Every achievement is captured in a personal e-portfolio that students can share with college coaches, admissions offices, internship programs, and future employers. TSAAP also integrates academic compliance education, character and leadership development, and meaningful civic engagement — because building a great student means developing the whole person, not just one part of them.
Every component is essential. Together they create well-rounded students who go on to become well-rounded people — ready for college, ready for careers, and ready for life.
TSAAP/YES eSports — Southern Skillshot Training Camp
Esports is no longer just a pastime. It is a growing career pathway with real college scholarship opportunities, professional leagues, and a global competitive landscape. But reaching that level takes more than raw skill — it takes discipline, strategy, academic standing, and the mental resilience to perform consistently under pressure.
The Southern Skillshot Training Camp is where serious young gamers come to build all of it — in a structured, goal-driven environment that develops the full student, not just the player.
Program Goals
Youth Education and Sports programs share common goals to ensure students & athletes are ready to achieve their dreams.
Academic Compliance
Many families do not realize how complicated the path to college athletic eligibility can be until they are already in the middle of it. Missing a course requirement or misunderstanding an academic standard can close doors that should have been wide open. At Youth Education and Sports, we share a comprehensive guide with parents and student-athletes that walks through the entire academic eligibility process. We explain what is required to earn and maintain eligibility for college athletics and how to position students to access both academic and athletic scholarship opportunities. We believe no student should lose a scholarship opportunity because they lacked the right information.
Athletic and Training Development
Talent is a starting point. Development is what turns talent into achievement. Through the TSAAP and YES programs, student-athletes are introduced to proven training techniques and philosophies that are designed to genuinely raise their level of play. We do not offer generic advice. We provide structured guidance that meets students where they are athletically and pushes them toward their next level. Whether a student is just getting started or already competing at a high level, our program is built to help them grow. Students are introduced to proven training techniques and philosophies that sharpen their skills, raise their performance, and prepare them to compete at the next level.
Character Development
Here is something every college coach in this country already knows: the most talented player on the field is not always the one who gets recruited. Character matters. Leadership matters. Integrity matters. Colleges and universities are actively looking for young women and men who carry themselves with dignity, who communicate well, who take responsibility, and who make the people around them better. At Youth Education and Sports, character development is not an afterthought. It is a core part of every program we run. We build it into our curriculum because we know that success in sports and success in life require the same foundation.
Portfolio Development
One of the most underused tools available to a student-athlete is a well-documented record of their achievements. A digital portfolio changes that. At Youth Education and Sports, students learn how to build a complete digital portfolio that includes their academic record, sports accomplishments, extracurricular involvement, and community service contributions. Each portfolio comes with a custom shareable link that students can send directly to coaches, admissions offices, scholarship committees, and employers. It puts a student's full story in one place, easy to access and impossible to overlook.
Monthly Student-Athlete Achievement Program Meeting
Join us for our monthly virtual gathering where student-athletes, parents, and mentors come together to share progress, set new goals, and stay connected to the YES community. This meeting is open to all enrolled students and their families and is a powerful opportunity to stay engaged, ask questions, and hear directly from our team about
Location - Virtual Meeting — Marietta, GA
Every First Saturday of the Month at 11:00 AM EST
Southern Skillshot eSports Training Camp Enrollment
Registration is now open for our 12-week Southern Skillshot eSports Training Camp. This structured program helps aspiring competitive gamers sharpen their skills, set monthly goals, and develop the discipline, teamwork, and focus that every successful student-athlete needs. If your child has a passion for gaming and a desire to grow, this is the program for them. Spots are limited so early registration is strongly encouraged.
Location - Youth Education and Sports — Marietta, GA 30076
Enrollment Open Now — Camp Begins Rolling Monthly
TSAAP Mentoring Program Orientation Session
New to Youth Education and Sports? Attend our TSAAP Program Orientation and learn everything you need to know about our flagship mentoring program. This session covers goal-setting, the e-portfolio process, academic compliance requirements, character development expectations, and how our team will walk alongside your student-athlete every step of the way. All new families are encouraged to attend before their child begins the program.
Location - 1930 Mozelle Drive, Marietta, GA 30076
Scheduled Upon Registration — Contact Us to Reserve Your Spot
Start Your Journey Today
Registration is simple, welcoming, and open to every family ready to invest in their student-athlete's future. Follow the three easy steps on our registration page or reach out directly to our team for personalized guidance and support every step of the way.
Call for Information
+1 (404) 926‑6494
Mail for Inquiry
yes@youtheducationandsports.orgAcademic Compliance
Eligibility roadmap for college athletics. Clear guidance and structured workshops for parents and student-athletes on staying academically on track.
Athlete Training
Next-level training philosophies and proven technique mastery designed to give every student-athlete a real competitive edge on the field and beyond.
Character Matters
Integrity, leadership, and teamwork are the values every college coach is searching for. We build them into every student-athlete we serve.