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Valdosta, GA · Youth Sports Nonprofit · Ages 5–18

Technique Athletes is a nonprofit sports training & mentoring program helping young athletes sharpen their game, raise their grades, and build character that lasts a lifetime. We come to you — that makes all the difference.

0+Athletes Trained
0+Honor-Roll Scholars
0Years Serving S. GA & N. FL
5–18Ages Welcome
Technique Athletes coaches leading a youth training session on the field
T.E.C.H.N.I.Q.U.E. Nine values. One standard.

Who We Are

More than reps.
A mentorship movement.

Technique Athletes Inc. was established to provide social services and educational support to at-risk and underserved children and their families across South Georgia and North Florida. We train football motor skills — speed, agility, conditioning, football IQ — but our real playbook is bigger: discipline, commitment, effort, toughness, and pride in every area of life.

  • Organized competition in a safe, structured environment
  • Education and community service woven into every program
  • Fundamentals first — skills that translate on and off the field
  • Scholar-athlete balance: grades come with the gains
  • Partnered with Valdosta City & Lowndes County Schools and community youth clubs

Where We Serve

South Georgia
& North Florida.

Home base is Valdosta — but our coaches travel across the region so athletes train where they are.

  • Valdosta · Lowndes County
  • Thomasville · Moultrie · Tifton
  • Lake City · Madison · Tallahassee
GEORGIA FLORIDA Valdosta Thomasville Moultrie Tifton Lake City Madison Tallahassee

Empowerment Sessions · 2026 Series

It’s bigger
than ball.

Designed for young athletes ready to discover that their greatest strength isn’t measured in stats, touchdowns, or trophies. These sessions go beyond the game to build confidence, character, leadership, and life skills that carry you far past the final whistle. The field is just the beginning — your future is the real arena.

  • WhereVSU Student Union · Valdosta, GA
  • When9:00 – 10:30 AM · one Saturday a month
  • WhoYoung athletes & families · free to attend
It's Bigger Than Ball empowerment sessions flyer — speakers Lamar Thomas (Aug 8), Jamaal Hunter (Sep 12), Almon Gunter (Oct 10), Walter Scott Jr (Nov 14), Jamey Dotson (Dec 12); VSU Student Union, 9–10:30 AM Tap to enlarge

Our Speakers

  1. Lamar Thomas
  2. Jamaal Hunter
  3. Almon Gunter
  4. Walter Scott Jr
  5. Jamey Dotson

You are welcome. Register at techniqueathletesinc.com →

Our Programs

Three paths.
One best you.

On-site training built around your athlete — because we come to you.

Technique Athletes players competing for the ball during a training session
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Sports Training

Speed, agility, conditioning, and football IQ — a training and mentoring program that builds elite skills alongside educational and leadership values.

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Academic Success

Healthy study habits, classroom confidence, and ACT/SAT prep that gets athletes ready for collegiate success — big goals, backed by real support.

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Good Sports

Get active, learn structure, and discover non-player sports careers — values, rules, work ethic, health awareness, and fitness for every kid.

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Why Technique Athletes

What makes us different?

We Come to You

On-site sessions across the community. No commute, no barriers — just consistent, focused training where your athlete is.

Mentorship First

Every drill doubles as a life lesson. Our coaches educate, motivate, and inspire — building young men, not just fast forty times.

Safe Environment

Organized competition in a structured, supervised setting — where kids can push their limits and parents have peace of mind.

Scholar-Athlete Balance

Satisfactory grades aren't optional. We keep scholastics, community service, and athletics in proper balance — always.

What Families Say

Real parents.
Real results.

“Our vision is to give every young man in our program real options for success — by stressing discipline, commitment, effort, toughness, and pride throughout all aspects of life.”

— The Technique Athletes Vision

Player Spotlight

Student athlete
of the quarter.

Every quarter we celebrate one student athlete whose effort in the classroom and on the field shows what the Technique way looks like.

Silhouette of a young football player under stadium lights Coming Soon

First honoree announced soon

Who will it be?

Our first Student Athlete of the Quarter is being selected now. We’re looking for the athlete who shows up early, works through the hard reps, lifts up teammates, and brings that same effort to the classroom.

  • Effort & attitude at every session
  • Grades & classroom conduct
  • Leadership & sportsmanship
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Leadership

Built by coaches.
Backed by community.

Kevian Prather

Co-Founder · Youth Football Coach & Community Leader

A dedicated youth football coach whose vision drives Technique Athletes: educate, motivate, inspire, and mentor every athlete who steps on the field.

Our Partners

We collaborate with Valdosta City Schools, Lowndes County Schools, and community youth organizations — volunteering, sharing space for events, and reaching more students together.

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