Passion knows no boundaries.
Opportunity often does.
Beyond The Season funds elite training for young athletes who have the drive but not the access. We pay coaches and facilities directly—so effort, not income, decides who gets better.
The Real Cost of Getting Better
Every year, thousands of young athletes hit a ceiling that has nothing to do with their drive.
Offseason training. Elite programs. Specialized coaching. The work that separates good from great costs money most families don't have.
The wealthiest families spend nearly $1,500 more per year on their child's sport than lower-income families. That gap compounds every season. By the time recruiters come looking, some kids have had years of elite development. Others—just as driven, just as hungry—never got the chance.
Learn More About The Problem →We Fund Passion
Beyond The Season provides grants for offseason and specialized training. We don't write checks to families—we pay coaches and training facilities directly. 80% of every donation funds athlete development, with the remainder covering essential operations.
Elite Training Grants
Fully funded access to vetted gyms, coaches, and training programs—3-5x per week.
Safe Training Environments
Structured, professional spaces built for growth, focus, and accountability.
Mentorship & Community
Ongoing check-ins with mentors who understand the path you're on.
Personal Brand Development
Learn to build highlights, visibility, and presence in the recruiting process.
Built for Athletes Who Work
Beyond The Season is for young athletes who:
"If you're willing to work, you belong here."
Why We Started This
We grew up with every training advantage—best coaches, best facilities, year-round access. And we spent years in wrestling rooms watching kids who worked harder than us hit walls we never had to face.
Not because they weren't good enough. Because their families couldn't write the checks ours could.
Adam Bernstein
Co-Founder, President, Lead Fundraiser
Jiu jitsu athlete and former high school wrestler with a Master's in Leadership from Northwestern University.
JT Bernstein
Co-Founder, Vice President
D3 college wrestler at UW Eau Claire, current assistant wrestling coach, former youth strength and conditioning coach.
Your Support Creates Champions
Behind every great athlete is someone who believed in them. By supporting Beyond The Season, you give athletes the chance to pursue their passion, build confidence, and unlock opportunities that last a lifetime.
We don't fund participation. We fund development. 80% of every dollar goes directly to coaches and facilities—no middlemen, no checks to families hoping it gets used right.
Become a Donor →You put in the work. You have the passion.
Don't let access decide your future.
Fund training, not overhead.
80% of your donation goes to athlete development.