“Sports has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sports can create hope in where once there was only despair“
— Nelson Mandela
OUR VISION
Deliver transformative change for underprivileged youth.
THE NEED
Urban students not involved in extracurricular activities are 57% more likely to drop out and are 27% more likely to use drugs or get arrested
(Colorado State University, 1999).
Effective afterschool programs can improve classroom behavior (Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 2010), school attendance, academic aspirations, and can reduce the likelihood that a student will drop out
(Huang, Leon, La Torre, Mostafavi, 2008).
Afterschool programs can play an important role in encouraging physical activity and good dietary habits. Participation in afterschool programs has been associated with positive health outcomes, including reduced obesity
(Mahoney, J., Lord, H., & Carryl, 2005).
THE NEED
Urban students not involved in extracurricular activities are 57% more likely to drop out and are 27% more likely to use drugs or get arrested
(Colorado State University, 1999).
Effective after-school programs can improve classroom behavior (Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 2010), school attendance, academic aspirations, and can reduce the likelihood that a student will drop out
(Huang, Leon, La Torre, Mostafavi, 2008).
Afterschool programs can play an important role in encouraging physical activity and good dietary habits. Participation in afterschool programs has been associated with positive health outcomes, including reduced obesity
(Mahoney, J., Lord, H., & Carryl, 2005).
OUR MISSION
Empower under-privileged youth throughout South Florida with after-school care facilities designed to maximize their potential by developing them through academics, character, and athleticism from Kindergarten through 12th Grade.
STUDENT-ATHLETE OUTCOMES
Better attendance and improved GPA’s.
Motivation and ability to move on to college.
Healthier lifesyle
habits.
Great confidence and self-discipline.
GET INVOLVED TODAY
SPONSOR A PROGRAM
Help us fill one of the many wishlists we receive every month by sponsoring a program.
VOLUNTEER
Help us gear up kids for a better future! Sign up for a special event, project or volunteer opportunity.
DONATE
We cannot operate without donations from generous people and companies. Please consider enriching the lives of our youth by donating funds or equipment.
TESTIMONIALS
I whole heartedly believe in the mission and impact that Next Level Academy International has had and will continue to have on at risk youth. I myself have benefited from similar programs growing up as a youth. Using sports, in which a lot of at risk youth have a passion for and or are involved in, as a doorway to teach them skills such as financial literacy and providing services for mental health, academic tutoring, and much more is invaluable for all youth wether at risk or not.
NLA International is actively making investments into the lives of so many youth giving future generations a fighting chance to succeed.
– Alfred Morris, Pro Bowl Running Back
