ABOUT US
A Divine spark to connect people and catapult dreams
UPSWING Foundation was founded in 2020 by Harmony and Jason Myers as a Colorado-based nonprofit with a vision to connect people and catapult dreams.
We know access to sports, education, and other opportunities is too often limited by barriers such as socioeconomic factors. We also know all kids should have an equal opportunity to experience sports, to learn and grow, to connect with others, and to discover and pursue their dreams.
Our Mission is to develop strong, confident, successful student athletes who are able to give back to their communities in meaningful ways. We can do that by crushing barriers that limit access.
What We Do
Where access to sports and other opportunities are often limited by socioeconomic factors, we work to crush those barriers by:
- Developing high-quality programming to support athletes, their families and our communities.
- Creating world-class amateur sports campuses that integrate multiple sports, fields, training, and educational spaces.
- Ensuring access to programming and facilities through dedicated scholarship and support programs.
- Partnering with and supporting likeminded organizations to create opportunities for aspiring athletes and our communities.
Our Team
Josh Wilson
Chief Executive Officer
Inspired by the impact of athletics in his own life, Josh leads the overall development of the foundation while raising capital for the development and operation of the UPSWING programs and facilities.
KRISTY DETRICK
Vice president of OPERATIONS
With an extensive background in community engagement and nonprofits, Kristy leads all of UPSWING's operations and programming.
Joe Bartoletti
Vice president of ProjectS
Building upon his belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive, Joe drives and supports the development of financial modeling, processes, and technology for UPSWING's vision.
Kelsey Peterson
marketing manager
As a video production specialist and multimedia storyteller who's been to 30+ countries, Kelsey is an empathetic creator working to empower others by leading UPSWING's marketing and storytelling efforts.
Jermaine Stafford,
NASM PES
Facility Director
Jermaine is a well-known, elite health and wellness coach, business developer, and community development agent. Following his career as a student-athlete then professionally as a world-class track and field sprinter, his continued success with NFL, collegiate, elite high school, and youth athletes has prepared him to drive our first facility.
KASA Gellerstedt
EXPERIENCE TEAM COORDINATOR
Kasa has a passion for sports and nutrition, which has led her to UPSWING. She is utilizing her leadership and development skills to manage the UPSWING Centennial Experience Team and make a significant impact on customer experience at the facility.
Lizzie Waters,
NASM CES & CPT
Performance Coordinator
Co-leading UPSWING Centennial's sports performance program, Lizzie is a former track and field athlete, competitive gymnast, and sports performance coach. She is passionate about the opportunities that sports can provide and the life lessons they teach.
Jackson Burrell
Performance Coordinator
Jackson brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm co-leading the sports performance program at UPSWING Centennial. As a highly successful cornerback with 4+ years of experience coaching, he helps athletes hone their skills and become a positive role model in their lives.
Mason Paradine
Experience Team
Former collegiate Division I women's lacrosse player, Mason grew up also playing basketball, tennis, and soccer. She is passionate about the opportunities that UPSWING is bringing to young athletes to pursue their athletic dreams.
Machai Jamison
Experience Team
Machai (muh-kai) is dedicated to promoting athlete well-being and personal growth both in and out of sport. He has worked with athletes across various levels, gaining valuable insights into the unique challenges they face. Drawing on a background in sport and performance psychology, Machai is passionate about helping athletes fully enjoy their athletic journey.
Hayden Seymour
Experience Team
Hayden has worked at Mile High Stadium as a food runner, but her heart lies in sports. She is a gymnast at Incline Gymnastics, and next fall she'll be competing for the University of Illinois! Her love for sports drew her to UPSWING, as she sees the same love in the eyes of the kids that train there. She is passionate about the mission and loves seeing the foundation grow!
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