Kids grow and learn to LEAD. When they BELIEVE, they can CREATE a future they never thought possible.
“I can think of no greater joy than watching someone
discover the possible where the impossible once existed.”
TERRY AIKIN
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
Helping Kids
Your generosity will fuel a child’s confidence, ambition, and belief in what’s possible. With your financial support, kids who would be left on the sidelines gain access to the life changing power of sports and the mentoring that helps them grow - on and off the field and court.
Because of you, children can join programs like PGA Jr. League, community and lunchtime tennis programs without worrying about the cost. FTD covers all program registration costs and equipment fees.
You make it possible for us to cover registration fees; equipment and the guidance needed for kids to get started.
Your impact is simple and profound: You help kids BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE THROUGH SPORTS.
Thanks to you, kids don’t participate. They grow and LEAD. They BELIEVE, and they CREATE a future they never thought possible.
Who We Are
Board of Directors
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Founder & President
“I can think of no greater joy than watching someone discover the possible where the impossible once existed.”
He and his wife, Michelle, founded Fuel The Drive to help young people find their voice, their passion, and their confidence through sport as others have helped them throughout their youth.
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“I support Fuel The Drive to help create a level playing ground for kids to have access to sports that have historically had less access. Through these experiences, they gain valuable skills that go beyond athletics.”
Jason Sasena is Chief Strategy Officer at Global Credit Union, with leadership experience in financial services, with a focus in not-for-profit credit unions. He received a bachelor’s degree in management from Northwood University and a master’s degree in Internet Marketing Full Sail University.
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Dave’s life work is focused on teaching goals, good choices, and value-based decisions in order to place everyone, but especially our youth, on the road to hope and happiness.
He is deeply passionate about youth, education, and tennis. He is graduate of Florida Atlantic University (BA) and Colorado State University (MS).
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“I support FTD because talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn’t. We work to ensure kids from every background get the support they deserve.
Andy is a committed leader in both the mortgage industry and the nonprofit sector, bringing a passion for community service to their role on Fuel the Drive's board.
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“Letting all kids know they belong and can prosper everywhere is vital to building greater self-confidence and winning in life.”
Yemane, CEO of ASI (Asphalt Specialists, LLC), has served in executive roles for organizations in the public and private sectors. He holds an MBA from the University of Colorado in Denver and a B.A. in Business Administration from Langston University.
