28
Signature Program · Est. 2026

Elevate
28
Initiative

Elite training, club funding, and equipment — matched directly to athletes who have the talent but not the access. Because where you grow up shouldn't determine how far you go.

Apply for Funding How It Works
5–8
Athletes Funded Per Sport
20+
Sports Supported
$0
Cost to Apply
Why Elevate 28

The gap is real.
We lived it.

Our founder was a two-sport All-American athlete in swimming and water polo out of Mission Viejo High School — competing at a level most never reach. But without guidance, recruitment support, or specialized training, that talent went nowhere beyond high school. The path from unguided athlete to the justice system is shorter than anyone wants to admit.

Elevate 28 is named for the number of athletes on a typical elite roster across dual sports — and the number of second chances we're committed to creating every year. Every young athlete we fund is one fewer young person lost to a system that doesn't catch them.

"Talent doesn't care about your zip code. But opportunity does. That's what we're here to fix."

Brandon James Huie · Founder & Executive Director

The Process

How Elevate 28
Works

01
📋

Apply

Athletes or parents submit a free application. No fees, no red tape. We review based on financial need, athletic commitment, and potential — not just performance metrics.

02
🤝

Match

We connect selected athletes with vetted elite trainers and club organizations in their sport and region. We do the legwork so the athlete can focus on competing.

03
💰

Fund

Scholarship funds are paid directly to training programs, club fees, or equipment suppliers — never out-of-pocket for the family. 100% of donations go straight to athletes.

04
📈

Develop

Athletes receive ongoing mentorship, recruitment guidance, and academic accountability support — the full support system most elite athletes take for granted.

Scholarship Coverage

What We Fund

Every scholarship is customized to the athlete's sport and need. Here's what we cover.

🏋️

Elite Training

Access to high-level sport-specific coaches and trainers who develop athletes to their ceiling — the kind of training typically reserved for those who can afford private sessions.

Covers trainer fees · session packages

🏟️

Club & Team Fees

Registration, tryout fees, seasonal dues, and travel costs for competitive club programs across all sports. No athlete sits out because their family can't write the check.

Covers registration · travel · dues

🎽

Equipment & Gear

Sport-specific equipment, uniforms, and gear packages. Every athlete shows up equipped and ready — never at a disadvantage before the game even starts.

Covers gear · uniforms · equipment

🎓

Recruitment Guidance

Support navigating the recruiting process — the networking, exposure events, and coach connections that wealthy programs offer as standard but most athletes never get.

Covers camps · exposure · showcases

Geographic Focus

Where We
Operate

We begin locally and grow nationally. Our first cohort serves Southern California athletes across four counties — with expansion to additional states as our funding base grows.

Orange County, CA
Primary launch region · HQ
Active Now
Los Angeles, CA
Greater LA metro
Active Now
San Diego, CA
San Diego County
Active Now
San Bernardino, CA
Inland Empire
Active Now
National Expansion
As funding grows
Phase 2
CA
Southern California Launch
Orange County Los Angeles San Diego San Bernardino
Eligibility

Who Qualifies

We keep it simple. If you have the drive and the need, we want to talk.

✓ You Qualify If

  • ✓ Ages 10–18 years old
  • ✓ Demonstrate financial need (any level)
  • ✓ Active or aspiring competitive athlete in any sport
  • ✓ Located in Southern California (OC, LA, SD, San Bernardino) for 2026 cohort
  • ✓ Committed to training, development, and academic accountability
  • ✓ All skill levels welcome — rec to elite

✗ Not Required

  • ✗ Prior club or elite experience
  • ✗ Perfect GPA (we support the whole athlete)
  • ✗ Application fee of any kind
  • ✗ Letter of recommendation to apply
  • ✗ Existing coach or trainer relationship
  • ✗ Any specific sport — we fund all 20+
Ready to Elevate

Apply for
Your Scholarship

Applications are free and open to all athletes ages 10–18 in Southern California. Tell us your sport, your story, and your need — we'll handle the rest.

Start Your Application

Email theblueprintfoundation26@gmail.com with subject line: "Elevate 28 Application – Your Name – Your Sport"
We respond to every inquiry within 5 business days.