GTZ Athletics GTZ Athletics was founded in 2023 through a grant from Nevada’s First-Generation Network at the University of Nevada, Reno. What began as a small effort to support a handful of student-athletes quickly grew into a vital support system for hundreds of youth in Reno and Sparks. We saw a need for students with potential but without access to consistent academic support, mentorship, or guidance about life after high school.

So we became the missing piece.
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Every family meeting.
Every conversation about goals.

It all adds up to brighter futures, stronger communities, and opportunities that change the trajectory of a young person’s life.

HELP US REACH MORE STUDENTS GTZ Athletics GTZ Athletics was founded in 2023 through a grant from Nevada’s First-Generation Network at the University of Nevada, Reno. What began as a small effort to support a handful of student-athletes quickly grew into a vital support system for hundreds of youth in Reno and Sparks. We saw a need for students with potential but without access to consistent academic support, mentorship, or guidance about life after high school.

So we became the missing piece.
 Learn More Futures Worth Investing In Every tutoring session.
Every family meeting.
Every conversation about goals.

It all adds up to brighter futures, stronger communities, and opportunities that change the trajectory of a young person’s life.

HELP US REACH MORE STUDENTS GTZ Athletics GTZ Athletics was founded in 2023 through a grant from Nevada’s First-Generation Network at the University of Nevada, Reno. What began as a small effort to support a handful of student-athletes quickly grew into a vital support system for hundreds of youth in Reno and Sparks. We saw a need for students with potential but without access to consistent academic support, mentorship, or guidance about life after high school.

So we became the missing piece.
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Talent is everywhere. Access is not.

How We Can Help

Why GTZ Matters

Students

Academic Tutoring
We help students who need tutoring or assistance improving their grades.

Athletic Training
We assist with sport-specific drills, speed, strength, nutrition, and film breakdown.

Workshops
We provide team workshops on topics like college sports information and overcoming obstacles individually and as a team.

Mentorship
We offer guidance and mentorship, especially for student-athletes from low-income backgrounds or those who would be first-generation college students.

Coach Collaboration
We meet with coaches and work together to help improve their programs.

Family Support
We connect families with the resources and knowledge they need to better support their student-athlete at home. Best of all, all services are provided at no cost to students, families, or coaches!

Parents

Family Meetings
We meet with families face-to-face or via Zoom to help them understand how to better support their student-athlete.’

Blueprint Planning
We work with families to create a realistic, feasible plan tailored to their child’s academic and athletic goals.

Accountability & Follow-Up
We follow up regularly to ensure families stay on track and that outcomes (like increased support at home, attending games, or funding training) are delivered.

Early Childhood Guidance
We help parents engage early, even encouraging activities like swimming as young as 6 months, and assist in finding local programs and funding options.

Collaboration
We bring together parents, coaches, and teachers to close the communication gap and ensure everyone is on the same page. All of our services are provided at no cost to students, families, or coaches.

18
Months
238
student-athletes supported
100%
graduation rate
68
students joined academic and cultural clubs
57
students successfully moved on to high school with confidence