A Message from our founder:&nbsp; As a lifelong athlete, sports have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. As a child, I loved being part of a team and working toward a common goal. Through sports, I developed leadership, resilience, and a sense of self that continue to shape who I am today.At the same time, I witnessed firsthand how many athletic environments tolerated harmful coaching behaviors and prioritized performance over athlete wellbeing. These experiences contributed to my own mental health struggles and left me questioning why I even bothered with sports in the first place. As I began my own journey toward healing, I realized my experience was not unique. I met countless young athletes whose mental health challenges were tied to unsafe sports environments and negative coaching practices. These conditions, combined with the stigma surrounding mental health, often lead young people to drop out of sports when they need them the most.&nbsp;It became clear that something needed to change. The Youth Athlete Project (YAP) was founded on the belief that youth sports have the power to positively change lives, but only when athletes are supported in safe environments. YAP works directly with young athletes and coaches through education, prevention-focused programming, and mental health support. We emphasize proactive, collaborative, and preventative strategies with coaches rather than punitive measures. Our vision is to reimagine youth sports so that every athlete feels seen and valued. No child should have to choose between their wellbeing and their performance. And no athlete should leave the sport they love because of unsafe environments or stigma. We are committed to creating a future where young athletes can thrive; a future where sports become a source of empowerment, growth, and lifelong resilience for every child. - Abby Merhege (she/her), Founder and Executive Director

<p fr-original-style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;">Hola <span fr-original-style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; overflow-wrap: anywhere;" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; overflow-wrap: anywhere; box-sizing: inherit;">Nombre <span fr-original-style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; overflow-wrap: anywhere;" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; overflow-wrap: anywhere; box-sizing: inherit;">Apellido, <p fr-original-style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;">Gracias, verdaderamente. Tu donaci&oacute;n significa mucho para nosotros. Gracias a ti, The Youth Athlete Project ahora podr&aacute;: - Brindar apoyo de salud mental a j&oacute;venes en el deporte. - Implementar estrategias para prevenir el abuso en nuestra comunidad. - Garantizar que cada ni&ntilde;o en Nuevo M&eacute;xico tenga la oportunidad de participar de manera segura en actividades saludables. Si deseas contribuir m&aacute;s, cont&aacute;ctanos para ser voluntario o habla con tus amigos sobre nuestra causa! <p fr-original-style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;">Con profunda gratitud, <p fr-original-style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;">Abby Merhege (ella)<p fr-original-style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;">Fundadora y Directora Ejecutiva <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:youth.athlete.project@gmail.com" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">youth.athlete.project@gmail.com</a><p fr-original-style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1717200200/egav7cqb8vyuns2jsr5y.png" style="width: 100px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin-right: 5px; margin-left: 5px; text-align: center; max-width: calc(100% - 10px); position: relative; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 100px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin-right: 5px; margin-left: 5px; text-align: center; max-width: calc(100% - 10px); position: relative; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

A Message from our founder:  As a lifelong athlete, sports have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. As a child, I loved being part of a team and working toward a common goal. Through sports, I developed leadership, resilience, and a sense of self that continue to shape who I am today.At the same time, I witnessed firsthand how many athletic environments tolerated harmful coaching behaviors and prioritized performance over athlete wellbeing. These experiences contributed to my own mental health struggles and left me questioning why I even bothered with sports in the first place. As I began my own journey toward healing, I realized my experience was not unique. I met countless young athletes whose mental health challenges were tied to unsafe sports environments and negative coaching practices. These conditions, combined with the stigma surrounding mental health, often lead young people to drop out of sports when they need them the most. It became clear that something needed to change. The Youth Athlete Project (YAP) was founded on the belief that youth sports have the power to positively change lives, but only when athletes are supported in safe environments. YAP works directly with young athletes and coaches through education, prevention-focused programming, and mental health support. We emphasize proactive, collaborative, and preventative strategies with coaches rather than punitive measures. Our vision is to reimagine youth sports so that every athlete feels seen and valued. No child should have to choose between their wellbeing and their performance. And no athlete should leave the sport they love because of unsafe environments or stigma. We are committed to creating a future where young athletes can thrive; a future where sports become a source of empowerment, growth, and lifelong resilience for every child. - Abby Merhege (she/her), Founder and Executive Director

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<p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;"> A Message from our founder:&nbsp; As a lifelong athlete, sports have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. As a child, I loved being part of a team and working toward a common goal. Through sports, I developed leadership, resilience, and a sense of self that continue to shape who I am today.At the same time, I witnessed firsthand how many athletic environments tolerated harmful coaching behaviors and prioritized performance over athlete wellbeing. These experiences contributed to my own mental health struggles and left me questioning why I even bothered with sports in the first place. As I began my own journey toward healing, I realized my experience was not unique. I met countless young athletes whose mental health challenges were tied to unsafe sports environments and negative coaching practices. These conditions, combined with the stigma surrounding mental health, often lead young people to drop out of sports when they need them the most.&nbsp;It became clear that something needed to change. The Youth Athlete Project (YAP) was founded on the belief that youth sports have the power to positively change lives, but only when athletes are supported in safe environments. YAP works directly with young athletes and coaches through education, prevention-focused programming, and mental health support. We emphasize proactive, collaborative, and preventative strategies with coaches rather than punitive measures. Our vision is to reimagine youth sports so that every athlete feels seen and valued. No child should have to choose between their wellbeing and their performance. And no athlete should leave the sport they love because of unsafe environments or stigma. We are committed to creating a future where young athletes can thrive; a future where sports become a source of empowerment, growth, and lifelong resilience for every child. - Abby Merhege (she/her), Founder and Executive Director<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1722140814/bvl3ymnsyyjmuh1mplxr.png" style="width: 149px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 149px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

<p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;">Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{lastname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">Last name,<p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;"> <p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;">Thank you, truly. Your donation means the world to us. Thanks to you, The Youth Athlete Project will now be able to:&nbsp; - Provide mental health support for youth in sports.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;">- Implement strategies to prevent abuse from occurring in our community.&nbsp; - Ensure every child in New Mexico has the chance to participate safely in healthy activities.&nbsp; If you would like to contribute further, contact us to become a volunteer, or talk to your friends about our cause! <p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;">With deep gratitude,&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;"> <p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;">Abby Merhege (she/her)<p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;">Founder &amp; Executive Director <a fr-original-style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;" href="mailto:youth.athlete.project@gmail.com" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">youth.athlete.project@gmail.com</a><p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1717200200/egav7cqb8vyuns2jsr5y.png" style="width: 100px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin-right: 5px; margin-left: 5px; text-align: center; max-width: calc(100% - 10px); position: relative; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 100px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin-right: 5px; margin-left: 5px; text-align: center; max-width: calc(100% - 10px); position: relative; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

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A Message from our founder:  As a lifelong athlete, sports have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. As a child, I loved being part of a team and working toward a common goal. Through sports, I developed leadership, resilience, and a sense of self that continue to shape who I am today.At the same time, I witnessed firsthand how many athletic environments tolerated harmful coaching behaviors and prioritized performance over athlete wellbeing. These experiences contributed to my own mental health struggles and left me questioning why I even bothered with sports in the first place. As I began my own journey toward healing, I realized my experience was not unique. I met countless young athletes whose mental health challenges were tied to unsafe sports environments and negative coaching practices. These conditions, combined with the stigma surrounding mental health, often lead young people to drop out of sports when they need them the most. It became clear that something needed to change. The Youth Athlete Project (YAP) was founded on the belief that youth sports have the power to positively change lives, but only when athletes are supported in safe environments. YAP works directly with young athletes and coaches through education, prevention-focused programming, and mental health support. We emphasize proactive, collaborative, and preventative strategies with coaches rather than punitive measures. Our vision is to reimagine youth sports so that every athlete feels seen and valued. No child should have to choose between their wellbeing and their performance. And no athlete should leave the sport they love because of unsafe environments or stigma. We are committed to creating a future where young athletes can thrive; a future where sports become a source of empowerment, growth, and lifelong resilience for every child. - Abby Merhege (she/her), Founder and Executive Director<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1722140814/bvl3ymnsyyjmuh1mplxr.png" style="width:149px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />

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The Youth Athlete Project

**Context Profile for The Youth Athlete Project**

1. **Organization Mission & Cause:**
   - The Youth Athlete Project is dedicated to empowering young athletes by providing them with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to excel in sports and life. Their mission is to foster a positive and inclusive environment where youth can develop their athletic skills, build confidence, and cultivate leadership qualities. The organization emphasizes the importance of sports as a tool for personal growth and community building.

2. **Type of Activities:**
   - The organization hosts various activities including sports clinics, mentorship programs, and community events aimed at skill development and personal growth. They also organize fundraising campaigns to support their programs and expand their reach. The focus is on creating accessible opportunities for youth to engage in sports regardless of their background.

3. **Tone of Voice:**
   - The tone of The Youth Athlete Project is inspiring and supportive. The language used on the website is motivational, aiming to encourage young athletes to pursue their dreams and highlighting the transformative power of sports. It is also friendly and approachable, making it easy for youth and their families to connect with the organization.

4. **Emoji Usage:**
   - The organization uses emojis sparingly, primarily to add a playful and engaging element to their communications. Commonly used emojis include sports-related icons (e.g., 🏀, ⚽️) and symbols of encouragement (e.g., 💪, 🌟). These are used to make the content more relatable and appealing to a younger audience.

5. **Key Facts:**
   - Founded recently, The Youth Athlete Project is a new initiative aimed at addressing the needs of young athletes. While specific impact metrics are not yet available, the organization is focused on building a strong foundation for future growth and impact. Volunteer opportunities are likely to be a part of their expansion plans as they develop more programs.

6. **Writing Guidelines:**
   - Content should be written in an inspiring and motivational style, focusing on the positive impact of sports on youth development. Use simple and engaging language that resonates with young athletes and their families. Incorporate sports-related and encouraging emojis to enhance relatability. Maintain a supportive and inclusive tone throughout all communications, emphasizing the organization's commitment to accessibility and community building.

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