Who We Are
What Is Kicking for the Games?
Kicking for the Games is a Colorado nonprofit organization created to support young, elite-level Taekwondo athletes at Master Yosvany Taekwondo in their quest to reach their full potential of representing the United States on a global level, with their eyes on potential Olympic activity.
Why Kicking for the Games?
MYT's elite Olympic Sparring competition team is not recreational Taekwondo. The MYT Elite Team is composed of 18 kids aged 11-17 years old. They professionally train 5-6 days a week and compete in 10-20 competitions annually. The athletes are personally trained and mentored by Master Yosvany and his team of high level coaches. Under his leadership the MYT Elite Team has produced many AAU and USAT National Champions, consistently resulting in nationally ranked athletes in Taekwondo. These athletes and their families are not financially able to compete in the global arena at a level needed; yet their talent, dedication, commitment and coaching are. Master Yosvany and MYT have the ability to open all the necessary doors to get kids to the Olympics, broaden their world views and more truly showcase the amazing diversity and talent of our country. International competition and consistent national travel is an absolute necessity to achieve these goals, and that is unfortunately not possible without community funding. Presenting the best our country has to offer should not be allocated to the few that can afford it.
Kicking for the Games Goal
We need support from the business community and that's why we've contacted you today. Kicking for the Games is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 100% of the raised funds will go directly to help these young athletes representing Colorado and the United States in national and international Taekwondo competitions. We are seeking to raise the money specifically for the MYT Elite Team to cover their event registrations, travel, equipment, and team apparel. The athletes on the MYT Elite Team have the talent and determination to be successful on a global stage. Affording to get there shouldn't be another fight for them and their families. We are attempting to broaden the community effort to support their participation. Will you help these young fighters with their dreams?
Mission Statement
To develop and guide MYT Elite Team Olympic Sparring athletes toward the dream of competing in the Olympic Games through a unique individual and team experience that maximizes opportunities and resources in an environment conducive to long-term success.
Purpose
The purpose of the organization is to provide each athlete on the competition team an opportunity to achieve their own personal victory by providing funding for training equipment, World Class training camps and competitions, while developing self-control, discipline, respect, and integrating youth with special needs into the programs.
Funds Distributions
-
Event Registrations
-
Training Equipment
-
Athlete Travel (domestic and international)
-
Team Apparel
How Can I Help?
Please consider supporting the team through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. You may make a tax-deductible donation of which 100% will go directly to supporting the MYT Elite Team. Team sponsorship opportunities are also warmly welcomed.