Athletics & Beyond / A's & B's

Who are we?

Athletics & Beyond (A&B) is a Denver-based nonprofit dedicated to changing trajectories through sports since 2005. Centrally located in Montbello, we use athletics as a gateway to comprehensive youth development—with the only multisport training facility within 25 miles of our neighborhood.

What We DoAt the Athletics & Beyond Athletic Training Facility, youth engage in a full spectrum of programming including:

• Athletic Training — from baseball and basketball to boxing, cheer, dance, football, track, tumbling, and wrestling, supported by state-of-the-art gym equipment.

• Performance & Wellness Classes — sports recovery, nutrition education, and jump training.

• Academic & Life-Skills Support — one-on-one tutoring, college readiness (ACT/SAT prep, NCAA eligibility workshops), career exposure, mentoring, and a safe environment for positive growth.

• Whole-Child Development — A&B serves as a trusted, community-rooted space blending sport, learning, and mentorship for underserved youth and families.

Our Impact

• 100% High School Graduation Rate — for our student-athletes serving as role models and scholar-athletes.

• Academic Standards in Athletics — Every one of the 113 student-athletes who traveled with A&B maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA to participate.

• Proven Benefits — Youth who engage in sports have better self-esteem, physical and mental health, academic performance, and leadership skills—and are more likely to achieve higher career earnings as adults.

Why It Matters: With limited access to community recreation—Montbello’s rec center has restricted hours, and the area remains a food desert—Athletics & Beyond fills a critical gap. Your support directly sustains a space where youth build confidence, academics, career readiness, and lifelong wellness.

Join Us in Building Champions! Your donation now empowers us to improve programming, expand reach, and elevate athletic and academic opportunity for Denver’s most underserved youth.

Financial:
Increased demand for services from financially disadvantaged families and reduced program fees makes it difficult to scholarship families in need of our services. Financial support helps cover program monthly and annual fixed expenses as well as other general operating expenses required to remain sustainable. A&B is financially sound with checks and balances in place. Financial records are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). “Audit Ready” financial statements and records are maintained to identify the source/revenue and application/expenditure of funds. All Receipts, bank statements, check stubs, and contracts are stored in files and records kept with the Treasurer and Executive Director. 

Staffing and volunteerism: 2 full-time and 7 part-time employees. As we're experiencing growth, we have greater needs for office staff, tutors, coaches, community facilitators, and event volunteers. 

Facilities: Athletics & Beyond Family Wellness Center is located in Montbello, 4990 Nome Street, Unit C, Denver, CO 80239. The center is 7,590 sf.

Equipment and uniforms: Gym equipment, boxing ring, modified basketball court, office equipment, office supplies, athletic training equipment, and laptops for academic & athletic NCAA Eligibility Center workshops. Uniforms are needed for our club athletic programs as well as t-shirts and company apparel for marketing and representation at workshops and A&B staff identification.

Through individual financial support, corporate, and grants our programs help kids from these areas to participate.

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My name is Michelle McGee I am a single mother of four children and a grandmother of one. The majority of my knowledge was gained while working through my association with Athletics & Beyond and from being a single mother and my Motto is the same.

Serving as the treasure has been an honor.

…"Each One >> Reach One >> Teach One"…

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"A&B taught me to not be a big fish in a small pond, but to go out there travel, and compete against the best of the best on a national level through combines and clinics." -#22 Ezekiel Bishop, East FootballAZ State (http:www.athleticsandbeyond.comzeek.html)

"Athletics and Beyond is a concept program developed via the genius and foresight of Narcy Jackson. A program ushering our young boys into mighty men through devotion to athletics, charity, and mentoring, its benefit for our children is beyond measure." Mother of River Thompson- University of Colorado Buffalo football team (http:www.athleticsandbeyond.comriver.html)

"A&B has helped my son make the most out of his high school football experience. Being a great athlete must include being a good student and citizen...