Rise Sports Development Program
From Weekend Player to Competitive Athlete
A structured pathway that identifies promising athletes at RISE and gives them the coaching, funding and competitive exposure to go further — regardless of what they can afford.
Athletes in the Program
Sports Covered
State & National Qualifiers Produced
What the Development Program Covers
Talent Scouting
Coaches flag standout athletes during regular classes, leagues and tournaments — no separate tryout required to get noticed.
Structured Training Pathways
A clear progression from recreational to competitive training, with benchmarks at every stage across all 8 sports.
Scholarships & Financial Support
Subsidized or fully-funded coaching for athletes who show promise but face financial barriers.
Competitive Exposure
Priority entry into RISE tournaments and support applying to district, state and national-level competitions.
How Athletes Join the Program
Get Noticed or Apply Direct
Ask your coach to nominate you, or apply directly using the form below.
Assessment Session
A hands-on evaluation with our senior coaches in your sport.
Development Plan
If selected, we build a personalized training and competition plan with you.
Athletes & Families in the Program
“I started in a weekend badminton class. Two years into the Development Program, I'm training for state-level trials with a coach who actually plans my season.”
Think You (or Your Athlete) Have What It Takes?
Talk to your coach at RISE or reach out directly — nominations and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis across all 8 sports.
Apply to the Program