Athletes for Hope | High School Leadership Academy

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ESPN'S BILLIE JEAN KING REGIONAL HONOREE

We’re proud to celebrate Sydney’s accomplishment and honored to be part of her story. Click the button below to read more about  her outstanding work in sports philanthropy at just 16 years old.

OVERVIEW

Athletes for Hope’s High School Leadership Academy (HSLA) is a community of student-athletes in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles who are passionate about the intersection of sports and giving back to the community.

At HSLA, we’re looking for the next generation of changemakers. Our semester-long program empowers high school athletes to explore sports philanthropy, discover causes they care about, and take the lead in making a difference. Through teamwork and service, HSLA helps student-athletes grow into lifelong leaders, volunteers, and advocates.

 

HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Are you a high school athlete who is passionate about sports and making an impact in your community? 

Athletes for Hope’s High School Leadership Academy (HSLA) is designed for you! We are a community of high school athletes who gather virtually once a month during the Spring semester to learn practical tools, hear inspiring stories from professional athletes, and meet other likeminded high school athletes. 

Through participation in the High School Leadership Academy you will be equipped to have a deeper understanding of sports philanthropy, to discover the cause(s) that are most meaningful to you, and to begin leading the charge in making a difference in your communities!

Interested in joining the 2026 High School Leadership Academy—or want to explore ways to get involved? We’d love to hear from you.

WHY CHOOSE HSLA?

After only two years of service, High School Leadership Academy is a growing success!

Here’s the stats to prove it.

TESTIMONIALS

Who’s Leading the Way?

At HSLA, we’re looking for the next generation of changemakers.

Help us recognize the best in the game.

MEET OUR ALUMNI

GET INVOLVED. BE INSPIRED.

If you’re a high school athlete ready to grow on and off the field, the Athletes for Hope High School Leadership Academy is for you!

Fill out the AFH High School Interest Form below for more info.

AFH High School Interest Form

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