Progression Athletics International (PAI) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. We use athletics as a platform to positively influence the youth that need us the most in our community and around the world by teaching life skills, accountability, leadership, the importance of education, healthy lifestyle choices and cultural diversity. One thing that makes PAI unique is the fact we are 100% volunteer based from our C.E.O. and all the way down to our volunteers. EVERY penny donated to the organization is used for the youth we serve and does not go to any compensation. Sports are a universal language no matter your age, gender or ethnicity. In recent decades athletics have been used for many projects as a low-cost and high-impact tool in humanitarian, development, and peace-building efforts. Athletics have the unique power to attract, mobilize, and inspire. Sports are about participation which helps to influence the individuals involved. In order for a sport to be a success, multiple participants have to share the same vision and goal. It stands for human values such as respect for the opponent, acceptance of binding rules, teamwork and fairness. Athletics are a mirror image of society and at times can be just as complex. Sports are not the cure-all for development and social problems kids face in life. In order to enable a sport to flourish and allow its full positive potential, emphasis must be placed on effective mentoring, coaching and guidance from the volunteers. This is where Progression Athletics International comes into the picture.