RYDF has three primary goals within its overall mission. The first, Dream It, empowers communities by providing opportunities for youth and families to experience fun, friendship, and lifetime health and fitness through participation in racquet sports. The second, Reach It, provides emerging professional racquet sport athletes with financial support, mentoring, and career development opportunities to achieve success on the court and in their life. The third, Live It, uses experts across disciplines to provide knowledge, skills, tools, and practices to improve performance, build a successful career on and off the court, and give back to the community.
ProAm doubles soon followed these sessions and amateur players had the opportunity to interact and compete alongside the professionals. This was a time of fun, conversation, and competition enjoyed by all. For amateurs, this is a special event. After all, how often do players get the opportunity to play with and against some of the best racquetball players in the world?
The program’s focus is on engaging youth and children in regular racquetball activities. Initially begun in Stockton, the program has spread to other clubs across California. Coaches interesting in adopting the model should contact us for more information.
I enjoyed the event a lot,” said up-and-coming pro Daniel Rojas. “I learned a lot from Rocky and his business manager, and that whatever I’m doing, I have a good reason for doing so. I enjoyed playing with everyone, it was a great experience, and I hope to get a chance to do it again soon.” Such sentiments were echoed by current pro Jaime Martell. “I got a better understanding of how the Foundation works, and it will help me present the Foundation to others as we attend tournaments and meet people. I really enjoyed the part of the program where Rocky Carson and Tim Baghurst spoke. They reminded us how important it is to behave as a professional on and off the court. It was also great to meet people who support the sport we love and help us to continue playing it.”
Dream It – Fitness Forever Program Empowers communities by providing opportunities for youth & families to experience fun, friendship, and lifetime health and fitness through participation in racquet sports. Reach It – The Dream Team Provides emerging professional racquet sport athletes with financial support, mentoring, and career development opportunities to achieve success on the court and in their life. Live It – Athlete to Professional Uses experts across disciplines to provide knowledge, skills, tools, and practices to improve performance, build a successful career on and off the court, and give back to the community. To learn more about RYDF or to donate, please visit www.give2rydf.org.
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