Empowering Youth Through Sports, Leadership, and Cultural Exchange

Te’onna Campbell, Founder & President

Sports have profoundly shaped my life by instilling purpose beyond passion. As a basketball player and coach, I’ve witnessed firsthand how sports cultivate confidence, foster community, and nurture resilient character. Yet, many young people lack access to these transformative opportunities.

Resilient Youth Sports Academy was founded to bridge this gap. Originating in Southern California, our nonprofit organization now serves children internationally, including in the UAE, India, Australia, and beyond.

Our commitment is clear: every child deserves more than the chance to play—they deserve the opportunity to develop leadership skills, enhance wellness, and deepen cultural understanding.

Thank you for joining us on this journey. Together, we’re not just coaching athletes—we’re building resilience for life.

With gratitude,
Te’onna Campbell
Founder & President, Resilient Youth Sports Academy

Mission & Vision

Mission
To empower youth through sport-centric programs that cultivate leadership, mental wellness, and cross-cultural awareness.

Vision
A global community where every young person, regardless of background or geography, has access to transformative athletic experiences, educational resources, and meaningful international connections.

Our 5-Year Strategic Goals

• Establish permanent training centers worldwide

• Engage over 10,000 youth annually through competitive leagues, wellness camps, and cultural exchanges

• Publish and distribute the Wholeness Playbook™ on a global scale

• Develop a global scholarship pipeline supporting aspiring athletes

Our Global Footprint

We have forged enduring partnerships and launched impactful programs across multiple regions:
🕌 United Arab Emirates (UAE)
🇮🇳 India
🇦🇺 Australia
🇺🇸 Southern California (SoCal)
🇫🇷 Europe (Emerging collaborations in France, Italy, and Spain)⸻

Meet the Team

Te’onna Campbell – Founder & President
Te’onna Campbell is an international basketball coach, youth mentor, and mental health advocate with over a decade of experience developing comprehensive sports programs across four continents. Her leadership uniquely integrates cultural healing, competitive excellence, and innovative curriculum design to foster athlete development and resilience.

Katherine Alicia Parks – Board Secretary
With more than 30 years of expertise in medical billing, nonprofit governance, and elder care administration, Katherine Alicia Parks plays a pivotal role in ensuring operational integrity and compassionate oversight. She manages governance documentation, drives community engagement initiatives, and facilitates collaboration among families, schools, and local partners to enhance the Academy’s mission.

David Freeman – Treasurer, Finance & Small Business Professional
David Freeman provides strategic financial oversight, budgeting expertise, and resource management to maintain the Academy’s fiscal responsibility. His guidance supports the sustainable growth of youth programming and scholarship opportunities, enabling RYSA to broaden its impact effectively.