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.

$1,016
Average annual cost per child
$5K-$10K
Elite training cost
46%
Cost increase since 2019
50%
Families who've struggled to afford

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.

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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

Elite Training Grants

Fully funded access to vetted gyms, coaches, and training programs—3-5x per week.

Safe Training Environments

Safe Training Environments

Structured, professional spaces built for growth, focus, and accountability.

Mentorship & Community

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:

Have drive and passion but limited access
Are willing to train consistently
Want to grow on the field, in school, and in life
Are ready to be coached and held accountable

"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

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

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.

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For Athletes

You put in the work. You have the passion.

Don't let access decide your future.

For Donors

Fund training, not overhead.

80% of your donation goes to athlete development.