Our Mission
LOTNS is to mentor and coach youth by providing accountability, life skills, and personal development through structured workshops and athletic programming. We are committed to helping young people grow academically, athletically, and emotionally.
Our Approach
LOTNS meets youth where they are. We focus on building meaningful, therapeutic relationships that allow young people to feel understood, supported, and motivated. By creating safe spaces and relatable mentorship, we help youth overcome challenges while developing healthy coping skills and positive self-identity. Using sports lessons to teach life lessons.
Our Vision
Our vision is to empower young adolescents through a holistic approach that integrates mental health and wellness with team sports, fostering personal growth, resilience, and confidence.
Our Programs
Mental Health & Wellness
LOTNS utilizes a holistic model that prioritizes the student-athlete as a whole person. We emphasize academic accountability through grade checks and school support, while teaching mental health awareness and social skills that extend beyond sports and into adulthood.
LOTNS 7v7
"Built on development, growth and work ethic training tomorrow's leaders."
7v7 Football
11u, 12u, 8th grade
LOTNS Hoops
"Building Leaders on and off the Court"
Youth club basketball team
Grades 6-8th
Meet our team
LOTNS was founded by a group of former high school and college student-athletes who recognized the need to intentionally include mental health and wellness within youth sports programs. Our approach goes beyond athletics by teaching life skills, mental health awareness, and social development in a supportive team-based environment.
Alex Perez
M.S., PPS, APCC - LOTNS Board Member
Director of LOTNS Mental Health & Wellness
We invite families, schools, and community partners to connect with us and learn how Leaders of the New School can support their youth, school, or team.
