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Future Stars Children's Foundation
[edit]The Future Stars Children's Foundation, also known as Future Stars Sports Academy, is a nonprofit youth sports organization based in the United States. Founded in 1995 by attorney and former basketball coach James N. Olayos, the organization provides sports camps, clinics, and character education programs for children and teenagers. It operates primarily in Connecticut and California.[1]
History
[edit]The Future Stars Children's Foundation was established in 1995 in Connecticut by James N. Olayos, with the aim of integrating athletics with mentorship and life skills education for youth.[2] Initially focused on basketball, the organization later expanded to include soccer, flag football, tennis, and multi-sport programs for children aged 4 to 12.
In 2000, *The New York Times* reported on the organization's approach to combining sports with life lessons such as academic accountability and personal discipline.[3]
In 2013, *Connecticut Post* noted that Olayos had taken a position as Director of Athletic Advancement at Notre Dame High School in Fairfield, Connecticut, leading to the relocation of the Future Stars summer camp to the school's campus.[4]
In 2024, Rob Benedetto and Ace Luzietti, longtime staff members, were appointed as partners to oversee the Connecticut operations, while Olayos began expanding the program to Orange County, California.[5]
Programs
[edit]Future Stars offers seasonal sports camps, after-school programs, and weekend clinics. In addition to athletic instruction, the organization incorporates a character education component known as the "Lessons of Life" program, which includes discussions on values such as perseverance, gratitude, and empathy.[6]
In 2019, *SFGate* reported on the organization's focus on character development alongside athletic training.[7]
Recognition and impact
[edit]Since its founding, Future Stars has served thousands of youth participants. The organization has been featured in media outlets for its combination of sports and character education.[3][7]
Founder James N. Olayos published *The Kindness Formula: Caring + Courage = Success* in 2020, which outlines the character development philosophy used in the organization's programs.[8]
Media coverage
[edit]Future Stars and its founder have been featured in:
- *The New York Times* – “Coaching for Success On and Off the Court” (2000)[3]
- *Connecticut Post* – “St. Joseph’s Olayos hired to rebuild Notre Dame-Fairfield athletics” (2013)[9]
- *SFGate* – “Future Stars sports camps are more than drills” (2019)[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Barry, Dan (2000-12-10). "Coaching for Success On and Off the Court". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ Barry, Dan (2000-12-10). "Coaching for Success On and Off the Court". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ a b c Barry, Dan (2000-12-10). "Coaching for Success On and Off the Court". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ "St. Joseph's Olayos hired to rebuild Notre Dame-Fairfield athletics". Connecticut Post. 2013-08-16. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ "Future Stars Leadership Update". Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ "Future Stars sports camps are more than drills". SFGate. 201 2019-06-03. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b c "Future Stars sports camps are more than drills". SFGate. 2019-06-03. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ Olayos, James N. (2020). The Kindness Formula: Caring + Courage = Success. Regent Press. ISBN 9781587905385.
{{cite book}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Check|isbn=value: checksum (help) - ^ "St. Joseph's Olayos hired to rebuild Notre Dame-Fairfield athletics". Connecticut Post. 2013-08-16. Retrieved 2025-07-02.