My last name is Douglas. Reading it once doesn’t seem unique to the eye at first. However, when you dissect the name, it reads USA GOLD. USA GOLD is a dream for many young aspiring and professional athletes. I know this because I was (and, in a way, still am) one. I remember watching the Olympics and seeing the torch run. I had never felt so alive and motivated to graduate with the right degree and rub my elbows with the right people needed to pass the torch. Whether I was an athlete or a teammate, I set out to do so. Growing up wasn’t the easiest. Most of my youth was full of neglect, abuse, and a lack of financial resources. Despite this, I found grit, will, motivation, discipline, integrity, and the strength to beat all odds against me. I had the pleasure of doing so by running both Track and Cross Country throughout high school to create opportunities for myself. Insight into my life: I ran track and cross country to escape an abusive household. I lacked the financial means to buy the proper equipment and attire to participate in the sport successfully. My coach at the time took notice of this. One day while unbeknownst to me, my coach had a duffle bag full of essentials and told me to be great. I asked him why and he said, “I see your potential. Don’t squander your talent. And when you become successful, pay it forward.” From then on, I knew I wanted a career dedicated to community service via sports. I studied 200 +hours independently to educate myself on the basics of financial literacy to help athletes learn how to make their money work for them. I think financial literacy is essential now more than ever with the most recent news of the NCAA’s policy change on allowing student-athletes across the country to make money from their name, images, and likeness (NIL). I have set forth goals to go to law school to learn contracts and negotiations, focusing on sports deals. This way, student-athletes with similar backgrounds like mine have an advocate in the industry who has their best interest at heart and not dollar bills in sight. Along with the plans for law school, and financial advisory services, I have dreams of creating Roadblocks. A business endeavor of mine curated to service athletes by athletes. I chose Roadblocks because, as a student-athlete, both on and off the field, You overcome them and become one. Roadblocks would become the leading sports and recreational opportunities provider to underserved and economically developing communities domestically and internationally. I believe this opportunity will aid in the acceleration of my continuously evolving career within the sports industry. I’m organized, team-oriented, self-starting, aggressive, outgoing, and innovative. My story is what sets ME apart from the hundreds of applicants. I need someone to take a chance on me; together, we will create a chain reaction that will affect the lives of young athletes worldwide for many years to come. Additionally, serving my country in the UNITED STATES NAVY has opened my eyes to what united means, and with that knowledge, I have been trailblazing to enhance Americans ever since. “To give any less than the best is to sacrifice the gift.” – Steven Prefontaine.

My last name is Douglas. Reading it once doesn’t seem unique to the eye at first. However, when you dissect the name, it reads USA GOLD. USA GOLD is a dream for many young aspiring and professional athletes. I know this because I was (and, in a way, still am) one. I remember watching the Olympics and seeing the torch run. I had never felt so alive and motivated to graduate with the right degree and rub my elbows with the right people needed to pass the torch. Whether I was an athlete or a teammate, I set out to do so. Growing up wasn’t the easiest. Most of my youth was full of neglect, abuse, and a lack of financial resources. Despite this, I found grit, will, motivation, discipline, integrity, and the strength to beat all odds against me. I had the pleasure of doing so by running both Track and Cross Country throughout high school to create opportunities for myself. Insight into my life: I ran track and cross country to escape an abusive household. I lacked the financial means to buy the proper equipment and attire to participate in the sport successfully. My coach at the time took notice of this. One day while unbeknownst to me, my coach had a duffle bag full of essentials and told me to be great. I asked him why and he said, “I see your potential. Don’t squander your talent. And when you become successful, pay it forward.” From then on, I knew I wanted a career dedicated to community service via sports. I studied 200 +hours independently to educate myself on the basics of financial literacy to help athletes learn how to make their money work for them. I think financial literacy is essential now more than ever with the most recent news of the NCAA’s policy change on allowing student-athletes across the country to make money from their name, images, and likeness (NIL). I have set forth goals to go to law school to learn contracts and negotiations, focusing on sports deals. This way, student-athletes with similar backgrounds like mine have an advocate in the industry who has their best interest at heart and not dollar bills in sight. Along with the plans for law school, and financial advisory services, I have dreams of creating Roadblocks. A business endeavor of mine curated to service athletes by athletes. I chose Roadblocks because, as a student-athlete, both on and off the field, You overcome them and become one. Roadblocks would become the leading sports and recreational opportunities provider to underserved and economically developing communities domestically and internationally. I believe this opportunity will aid in the acceleration of my continuously evolving career within the sports industry. I’m organized, team-oriented, self-starting, aggressive, outgoing, and innovative. My story is what sets ME apart from the hundreds of applicants. I need someone to take a chance on me; together, we will create a chain reaction that will affect the lives of young athletes worldwide for many years to come. “To give any less than the best is to sacrifice the gift.” – Steven Prefontaine.

My last name is Douglas. Reading it once doesn’t seem unique to the eye at first. However, when you dissect the name, it reads USA GOLD. USA GOLD is a dream for many young aspiring and professional athletes. I know this because I was (and, in a way, still am) one. I remember watching the Olympics and seeing the torch run. I had never felt so alive and motivated to graduate with the right degree and rub my elbows with the right people needed to pass the torch. Whether I was an athlete or a teammate, I set out to do so. Growing up wasn’t the easiest. Most of my youth was full of neglect, abuse, and a lack of financial resources. Despite this, I found grit, will, motivation, discipline, integrity, and the strength to beat all odds against me. I had the pleasure of doing so by running both Track and Cross Country throughout high school to create opportunities for myself. Insight into my life: I ran track and cross country to escape an abusive household. I lacked the financial means to buy the proper equipment and attire to participate in the sport successfully. My coach at the time took notice of this. One day while unbeknownst to me, my coach had a duffle bag full of essentials and told me to be great. I asked him why and he said, “I see your potential. Don’t squander your talent. And when you become successful, pay it forward.” From then on, I knew I wanted a career dedicated to community service via sports. I studied 200 +hours independently to educate myself on the basics of financial literacy to help athletes learn how to make their money work for them. I think financial literacy is essential now more than ever with the most recent news of the NCAA’s policy change on allowing student-athletes across the country to make money from their name, images, and likeness (NIL). I have set forth goals to go to law school to learn contracts and negotiations, focusing on sports deals. This way, student-athletes with similar backgrounds like mine have an advocate in the industry who has their best interest at heart and not dollar bills in sight. Along with the plans for law school, and financial advisory services, I have dreams of creating Roadblocks. A business endeavor of mine curated to service athletes by athletes. I chose Roadblocks because, as a student-athlete, both on and off the field, You overcome them and become one. Roadblocks would become the leading sports and recreational opportunities provider to underserved and economically developing communities domestically and internationally. I believe this opportunity will aid in the acceleration of my continuously evolving career within the sports industry. I’m organized, team-oriented, self-starting, aggressive, outgoing, and innovative. My story is what sets ME apart from the hundreds of applicants. I need someone to take a chance on me; together, we will create a chain reaction that will affect the lives of young athletes worldwide for many years to come. “To give any less than the best is to sacrifice the gift.” – Steven Prefontaine.

My last name is Douglas. Reading it once doesn’t seem unique to the eye at first. However, when you dissect the name, it reads USA GOLD. USA GOLD is a dream for many young aspiring and professional athletes. I know this because I was (and, in a way, still am) one. I remember watching the Olympics and seeing the torch run. I had never felt so alive and motivated to graduate with the right degree and rub my elbows with the right people needed to pass the torch. Whether I was an athlete or a teammate, I set out to do so. Growing up wasn’t the easiest. Most of my youth was full of neglect, abuse, and a lack of financial resources. Despite this, I found grit, will, motivation, discipline, integrity, and the strength to beat all odds against me. I had the pleasure of doing so by running both Track and Cross Country throughout high school to create opportunities for myself. Insight into my life: I ran track and cross country to escape an abusive household. I lacked the financial means to buy the proper equipment and attire to participate in the sport successfully. My coach at the time took notice of this. One day while unbeknownst to me, my coach had a duffle bag full of essentials and told me to be great. I asked him why and he said, “I see your potential. Don’t squander your talent. And when you become successful, pay it forward.” From then on, I knew I wanted a career dedicated to community service via sports. I studied 200 +hours independently to educate myself on the basics of financial literacy to help athletes learn how to make their money work for them. I think financial literacy is essential now more than ever with the most recent news of the NCAA’s policy change on allowing student-athletes across the country to make money from their name, images, and likeness (NIL). I have set forth goals to go to law school to learn contracts and negotiations, focusing on sports deals. This way, student-athletes with similar backgrounds like mine have an advocate in the industry who has their best interest at heart and not dollar bills in sight. Along with the plans for law school, and financial advisory services, I have dreams of creating Roadblocks. A business endeavor of mine curated to service athletes by athletes. I chose Roadblocks because, as a student-athlete, both on and off the field, You overcome them and become one. Roadblocks would become the leading sports and recreational opportunities provider to underserved and economically developing communities domestically and internationally. I believe this opportunity will aid in the acceleration of my continuously evolving career within the sports industry. I’m organized, team-oriented, self-starting, aggressive, outgoing, and innovative. My story is what sets ME apart from the hundreds of applicants. I need someone to take a chance on me; together, we will create a chain reaction that will affect the lives of young athletes worldwide for many years to come. “To give any less than the best is to sacrifice the gift.” – Steven Prefontaine.