Elite Sports Science

K-12 STEAM education

East LA South LA San Gabriel Valley Long Beach County of Los Angeles (select only if your project has a countywide benefit) West LA

Pilot or new project, program, or initiative (testing or implementing a new idea)

At 4Elite Training Academy, we recognize that too many young people—especially those from underserved communities—are being left behind in the areas of STEAM education and economic opportunity. These gaps aren’t just academic; they are systemic, and they affect how youth see themselves, what they believe they’re capable of, and their ability to contribute meaningfully to society. Through our Elite Sports Science program, we are addressing these challenges head-on by using the universal language of sports to introduce K-12 students to real-world applications of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. We meet youth where they are—with their passions and natural talents—and guide them toward a future where they can thrive academically, professionally, and personally. By weaving STEAM education into physical movement, performance analytics, and hands-on learning, we are building bridges to opportunity.

At 4Elite Training Academy, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to see themselves in the future—as leaders, creators, and innovators. Our Elite Sports Science Program uses the power of sports to ignite interest in STEAM while equipping K–12 youth with the tools to succeed in school and in life. Too often, students are disengaged from traditional learning because they don’t see the relevance. We change that by connecting what they love, sports, with what they need, education and career skills. Our program blends biomechanics, movement science, data analysis, and hands-on technology to teach students how their bodies work, how performance can be measured, and how STEAM is all around them. They don’t just learn science—they live it. We also create early exposure to career pathways in sports medicine, kinesiology, physical therapy, and tech, helping youth visualize futures beyond athletics. Through mentorship, interactive labs, and culturally relevant curriculum, we inspire belief, unlock potential, and open doors. In a city as diverse and dynamic as Los Angeles, we are building the next generation of STEAM leaders.

If our work is successful, Los Angeles County will look, feel, and function differently—especially for Black and Brown communities. Classrooms will be more engaging, not just in content, but in purpose. Students who once struggled to find relevance in their education will feel seen, inspired, and empowered to dream beyond their circumstances. Young people from South LA to the San Gabriel Valley will no longer see STEAM fields as distant or unattainable. Instead, they’ll recognize themselves in science labs, tech firms, physical therapy clinics, and innovation hubs. By investing in programs that connect STEAM education to students’ everyday lives through sports, we are not just improving academic outcomes; we are shifting narratives. We're breaking generational cycles of poverty by creating pipelines to high-paying, future-ready careers. We’re nurturing confidence, curiosity, and the belief that success doesn’t have to mean leaving your community—it can mean rebuilding it from within.