Leadership & Tutoring

BlazeSports Youth Athlete Council

The BlazeSports Youth Athlete Council is a group of dedicated young athletes who are passionate about adaptive sports and making a difference. As a council member, you’ll have the chance to:  

  • Advocate: Represent the interests and needs of youth athletes within BlazeSports.
  • Plan Events: Help organize and plan events, activities, and initiatives for our youth community.
  • Leadership: Develop leadership skills and work closely with BlazeSports staff to shape programs and policies.
  • Community Engagement: Connect with fellow athletes and contribute to creating a supportive and inclusive environment.

Who can apply? 

We’re looking for motivated youth athletes who are:
    • A sophomore, junior, or senior in high school
    • Actively involved in BlazeSports programs
    • Committed to attending council meetings and participating in council activities

Why should you apply?

Joining the BlazeSports Youth Athlete Council is a fantastic opportunity to:
  • Make a positive impact on the adaptive sports community.
  • Gain leadership experience and enhance your college resume.
  • Collaborate with peers and staff to create meaningful change.
  • Have fun and build lasting friendships with fellow athletes!

How to apply:

If you’re interested in joining the BlazeSports Youth Council, please fill out the application form.
If you have any questions about the BlazeSports Youth Athlete Council or the application process, reach out to Savannah Carter at scarter@blazesport.org.
Youth Athlete Council Application
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Leadership Retreat

Save the Date

Build the leader-within and practice self-advocacy skills through fun, interactive group discussion and outdoor activities with their peers in a retreat setting.

Tutoring Support

Getting ready for an exam? Struggling with a subject? BlazeSports offers our program participants tutoring support in all academic subjects and exam preparation in partnership with GoPeer.

GoPeer is the premier platform that pairs qualified & vetted college students with students between the ages of 5-18 for 1-on-1 tutoring lessons online. 

Intern with BlazeSports America

Finding a job can be a challenge. You have to determine what careers are available, know what your interests are, and what skills you have or need to develop. Numerous resources are available to help you get a sense of your interest and skills as well as gain employment experience and learn about employment opportunities.  This section of the LEAD Initiative is designed to help you build the skills you need to get your first job including going to college/university.

BlazeSports offers paid summer internships and job shadowing opportunities throughout the year for youth with physical disabilities in areas of sports management, nonprofit management, finance, communications and event planning.

For more information, please contact Savannah Carter at scarter@blazesports.org