Why We Exist.
Historically, men are looked to as leaders, providers, and protectors. This preconceived notion encourages them to uphold this standard, which can increase their perceived stress. Men spend a majority of their time working to uphold those standards and often neglect taking the time to work on themselves. This kind of self-reflection is critical in allowing one to both prepare for and manage the ups and downs that they will encounter along their journey.
Furthermore, statistically speaking, the transition from adolescence to adulthood tends to be more difficult for young men. For this reason, young men tend to represent over half of the number of grade school and college dropouts between the ages of 16-24. Studies show that young men within this age group are more resistant to mental health treatment plans, because they feel that they have it “all figured out”. This resistance makes them more susceptible to become victims of isolation, depression, and suicide when faced with adversity.
As an organization with leadership experience across both collegiate and professional athletics, we understand the pressure that student athletes face. They are expected to juggle performing at the highest level not only academically, but athletically as well. Though athletics may become the central focus of a student athletes' identity, we know that less than 1% of all collegiate athletes will become professional athletes with that professional career lasting an average of 6 years.
We were founded with each of these statistics, situations, and circumstances in mind. We exist to act as a resource for these specific populations of young men in order to prepare them for transitions before, during, and after their careers come into fruition.
What We Believe.
The Bible is the inerrant Word of God. There is one God, infinite Spirit, creator, and sustainer of all things, who exists eternally in three persons, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. These three are one in essence but distinct in person and function. All things were created by God-Angels were created as ministering agents, though some, under the leadership of Satan, fell from their sinless state to become agents of evil. The universe was created in six historical days and is continuously sustained by God; thus it both reflects His glory and reveals His truth. It is affirmed that Jesus Christ offered Himself as a sacrifice by the appointment of the Father. He fulfilled the demands of God by His obedient life, died on the cross in full substitution and payment for the sins of all people, was buried, and on the third day He arose physically and bodily from the dead. He ascended into heaven where He now intercedes for all believers. Thus, each person can be saved only through the work of Jesus Christ, through repentance of sin and by faith alone in Him as Savior. The believer is declared righteous, born again by the Holy Spirit, turned from sin, and assured of heaven.