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Excite All Stars Celebrates 10th annual “Super Fest” with the Matthew Foundation!

This past Saturday, February 8th, Excite All Stars had the incredible honor of serving as a host committee member for the 10th annual Super Fest, a football and cheer camp dedicated to empowering youth with Down syndrome and autism. Held at John Curtis Christian School and sponsored by The Matthew Foundation, this inspiring event brought together athletes, families, and community leaders for a day filled with fun, teamwork, and celebration.

It was a privilege to be part of such an amazing group committed to creating inclusive opportunities for all youth. Watching the participants showcase their energy, determination, and joy reminded us why we do what we do—because every child deserves the chance to shine.

Thank you to The Matthew Foundation for leading the way in making a difference. We can’t wait for next year! #SuperFest2025 #InclusionMatters #LeadersOfTomorrow

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Excite All Stars hosts Laureus USA “Big Game, Bigger Impact” event at Fannie C. Williams Charter School

Excite All Stars successfully hosted the “Big Game, Bigger Impact” event last week at Fannie C. Williams Charter School, bringing together over 200 youth for an inspiring day of sports and mentorship. Powered by esteemed partners Laureus Sport for Good USA, Gatorade, and Dove, the event highlighted the importance of leadership and community engagement. Special acknowledgments go to our dedicated community partner, StarsTeam NOLA, for their exceptional efforts in making the event a reality. Additionally, the presence of sports legends Tyjae Spears, Eric Reid, Collette Smith, Jen Welters, and Odessa Jenkins added to the excitement, providing invaluable insights and motivation to the young attendees as they aspire to become the leaders of tomorrow.

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Excite Tennis Academy Receives Award from USTA Louisiana

Honored to receive the NJTL (National Junior Tennis & Learning) Chapter of the Year for Louisiana from the Louisiana Tennis Association. (USTA Louisiana) This honor goes to many- including Tim and Jean Marie from the USTA “Blueprint for Success” program, Coach Olusa, Our Dillard Coaches- Brunella Gomez & Jesus Rodriguez, Mentor-Micah Pierce-Tulane University and all of our amazing families! Thank you all for a great year & we look forward to an amazing 2025!

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USTA Foundation Blueprint for Success Graduation!

So proud to have completed this amazing 3 yr journey of Capacity Building, Team Building, Planning and Strategizing, and incredible Coaching! Many thanks the USTA Foundation, USTA Southern, USTA Louisiana, and our Dream Team Mentors, Tim and Jean Marie! With gratitude, Gerald and Penny

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Excite celebrates the Power of Sport at Arctic Challenge Launch!

Celebrating 10 years of the Power of Sport in New Orleans with Laureus USA during the launch of the Arctic Challenge. There were so many testimonies of how Sport has Impacted lives for Good! Thanks to Laureus USA, All of the Panelists, volunteers, fellow Sports Based Nonprofits and Advocates! Thank you Tiffany, Rachelle, and team for putting together such an amazing event.

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Introducing the EAS Innovation Center

We are pleased to announce the opening of our Excite All Stars Innovation Center! This milestone has been 15 years in the making and is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire EAS community.

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All Star Spotlight on: Regions Bank

In gratitude to our community partners who help push Excite All-Stars forward, we are thrilled to announce our April All Star Spotlight on: Regions Bank!

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All Star Spotlight on: Boeing

Excite All-Stars is leading the way in youth aviation education thanks to Boeing, the world’s largest aerospace company!

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All Star Spotlight On: Micah Pierce

An avid tennis player since she was five years old, Micah Pierce got her start with Excite All Stars in 2020 while looking for opportunities to give back to her community through her love of the sport.

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Why Mentoring Matters

Youth today are bombarded with information from a variety of sources, some are of good quality, but a lot of information on the internet can lead young people astray or confuse them with inaccurate information.

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