201 Triple Diamond Blvd, North Venice, Fl
OUR WHY

EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH SPORTS

Every kid has a spark. But for too many, that spark gets buried under “we can’t afford it.” At Gershfeld & Shakirov Foundation, we see the fire in every child, and we’re here to make sure nothing snuffs it out. Our mission is simple: use volleyball as a vehicle to build grit, grades, and goals. We’re here to keep kids in the game—and on track for life. 


Our vision? A world where every child has access to the life lessons sports teach: teamwork, discipline, and the confidence to aim higher.

SPORTS CHANGE LIVES

Most kids quit sports by age 11 due to cost, pressure and lost interest.
But research doesn’t lie:

Team sports build social skills like communication and trust

Student-athletes have 2X lower odds of developing depressive symptoms

Teens in sports report higher self-esteem and life satisfaction

Athletes are more likely to report good grades and successfully graduate

FREE NONPROFIT VOLLEYBALL TEAMS | YOUTH SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS

HOW WE IGNITE CHANGE

Access to Opportunity

Every child gets to step onto the court, no matter their financial background

Building Skills for Life

Kids learn resilience during drills, teamwork in huddles, and confidence with every “You’ve got this.”

A Community of Support

We’re a family of believers, dreamers, and sideline screamers who know greatness when we see it.

Olympic-level Guidance

Exclusive clinics, workshops, and mentorship by professional athletes and Olympians.

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