NO ATHLETE LEFT BEHIND
Preparing youth athletes today for tomorrow’s challenges
No Athlete Left Behind is a donor-led organization that connects young, underprivileged athletes with the resources needed to attack life on and off the playing field. With your support, children and teens from all backgrounds can enjoy a bright and successful future.
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Becoming the role model he needed
Founded by formal NFL veteran tight end – Lee Smith
By the time Powell-native Lee Smith first stepped on the field as a professional football player, he knew a thing or two about second chances. The wayward tight end had already blown through 50 of them.
Lee’s dream to provide first and second chances to young athletes like himself started during his 11-year NFL career. Now retired, he’s putting faith, football and family first to become the role model kids in our community need.
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Join Us in Changing Lives Through No Athlete Left Behind
At NALB, we are committed to helping under privileged youth athletes chase their dreams-on the field, off the field, in the classroom, and in life.
When you give, you’re doing more than funding sports. You’re investing in purpose, potential, and bigger picture.
Matthew 6:33 reminds us:
“But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
This is about more than winning! It’s about building character, creating access and helping young athletes become the people God designed them to be, by helping remove barriers.
Your donation directly impacts Knoxville athletes-providing mentorship, academic & life resources and support, transportation, nutrition, and of course training!
Please share this peer-to-peer campaign with your friends and family. The more we share, the more lives we change.
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The NALB Experience
We are so thankful to our community and sponsors who have invested in our program. Hear from one of our Athlete’s Parents.
Triple F has no doubt been the perfect fit for my son. Everyone is so caring and knowledgeable not only about the fitness aspect, but they genuinely care about your success and personal goals. They truly care about how you are getting stronger mentally not just physically, and want to go about your health journey the right way not the easy way. I know my son is in the best hands he possibly can be. He has improved so much in the few short months he’s been at Triple F, I am astonished at his results and can’t wait to see his development in the coming years. He absolutely loves Lee, all the trainers, and staff so much. My child now has great Godly mentors to learn from and look up too and that is such an answered prayer, he looks forward to coming every time.
Courtney
Athlete Mom