NEED + PASSION + VISION = PURPOSE

In 2016 Travis and Cory Brown noticed a need to support your athletes and wanted to find a way they could give back to their local community. They started 180 Sports, with the mission to change the culture of sports by supporting athletes, training coaches, and providing equipment. The first goal, was to make sports available for everyone through scholarships and funding to under-resourced programs. Secondly, was turning athletics into a positive experience by focusing on the coach and funding coach training classes and programs.  Third, by meeting physical demands of schools and programs, providing updated uniforms and equipment. This also helps keep costs down for athletes and parents. These are what make up the 3 foundation tiers of 180 Sports. We know that statistically kids and teens who are able to play sports have the opportunity for better physical and mental health, learn important characteristics they can take into the workforce such as teamwork, discipline, leadership skills, etc. To date, 180 Sports has helped many youth in the valley and organizations, schools, teams on the elementary, high school and collegiate level.

“I am a proud Arizona native and fortunate to call AZ my home once again. Growing up with two older, athletic brothers, I don’t remember a time that I wasn’t playing a sport. I’ve had countless coaches throughout my life, both locally in my school years and professionally during my six year stint as an NFL quarterback. These coaches taught me the game and whether intentional or not, contributed to developing my character. They helped shape me into the man I am today by serving voluntarily, countless hours. Because of this, I am passionate about sports and the experience and lessons they provide to our youth.

My wife and I saw an opportunity to serve our own community by providing resources to coaches in order to inspire and enable them to easily integrate solid character developing curriculum into their programs...to make the most of every opportunity and interaction with these young athletes. As this became a continual and proven need, 180 Sports was born. Our charity serves to provide funding for these coaches in order to learn at clinics, receive helpful materials and provide scholarships for students who due to unfortunate circumstances do not have the opportunity to play sports because of lack of funds. We hope to impact our community by focusing on the coach and utilizing sports as a platform to teach our youth how to win in their homes and communities with solid character and integrity both on and off the field.”

- Travis Brown, Founder of 180 Sports