A contest to uplift the youth sports community
Congratulations to this year’s UPLIFT Sports Business Competition Finalists! Check out their stories below.
We are on a mission to discover incredible stories of sports facilities and coaching businesses that have overcome significant challenges or greatly impacted their community.
If you or a coach/ sports business owner you know is deserving of a business refresh, we would love to hear your story. The most impactful and story will receive a complete business makeover – from software to a website, a facility refresh, and more with the help of the Upper Hand team.
This year’s application window has now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted a story, and for your contributions to the youth sports industry!
Dermall ‘Flash’ Woods’ story of resilience from Memphis to Indianapolis, shaping futures at Body by Flash through sport, mentorship, and hope.
Discover Laura Rogers’ journey from adversity to empowering others at Top-Notch Training, St. Petersburg—a true sanctuary of resilience and strength.
Explore Lil Puckett’s inspiring journey with MOVA: From humble beginnings to a leading volleyball academy through faith, resilience, and community impact.
Voting for this year’s finalists has now closed. Stay tuned as we announce the winner soon!
Enter your contact information or for the person you are nominating on the form.
Attach some photos of the coach and/or facility to support your written application.
Share what makes this coach/ facility deserving of an UPLIFTing business refresh.
This year’s application is now closed. Please check back in for future opportunities to celebrate and uplift the youth sports community.