Addison Mann is a young martial artist from Carl Junction MO, who exemplifies all the best qualities that participation in youth athletics is intended to develop. 

She is dedicated, disciplined, hard working, kind, respectful and generous. Additionally, Addison claimed Gold Medals at the 2022 Junior Olympics, The 2022 Promac National Championships and the 2022 WUKF World Championships. She has been invited to participate, "WITHOUT QUALIFICATION" in these tournaments in 2023. Participation in these and other tournaments require Addison to travel intensively in the US as well as to Europe for the World Championships.

The Addison Mann grant fund is intended to assist her with the considerable cost of training, domestic and international travel to train and compete.

Update 8/3/2023

Addy attended the WUKF World Championships, Nationals, and JR Olympics, she brought home 5 gold and a bronze. Addy has recently been selected to represent Team USA in the ISF games in Brazil and would appreciate your support.

Funding Obtained

Addy is trying to travel to bigger and more competitive tournaments and needs your support and funding. This girl has big dreams and works hard towards her dreams.  

Addy's 2024 Competition Fund-  complete

New funding needed for 2026

Addy is moving up to the USA circuit that leads into WKF which then leads into the Olympics. 

This program is under development, with support of the YSEF Board.

We would like to develop and implement a standardized physical fitness test aimed at identifying athleticism across the spectrum. Specifically measuring physicality in the areas of speed, agility, strength, endurance and flexibility. Ultimately leading to a city, county, or statewide competition to identify the best "All Around " athlete in a given area. It is the hope of the YSEF Board, that this program will ultimately lead to a greater understanding of the underlying athletic ability not specific to any particular sport, there by "raising the bar" for ALL sports. This would positively impact individual performance, as well as reduce injury rates.

The YSEF Board has approved a program funded by a private sponsor that will work with the coaching staff and faculty of the nine high schools in Jasper County MO, to identify and present an award to the male and female athletes, who, in their judgment, best exemplify the qualities of heart, courage and work ethic that make them the backbone of each team. Thus program is fully funded for Jasper County MO, but the YSEF Board are anxious to extend this programs framework to any school or area in the country where a sponsor would like to recognize athletes in their area.

Fully Funded 

There are quite a few little girls that have asked for help to try out or continue to participate in Dance classes and gymnastic lessons. Help us help them, lets make their dreams become reality!

Update: $275 funded 

One 3 year old little girl has been funded for 5 months at Karen's dance studio. Still looking for help for funding a few others and funding outfits for a few of them.

Fully funded

Raising funds for youth that are wanting to participate in wrestling that cannot afford the uniforms or entrance fees to compete at different events.

Update: $500 funded to Joplin Wrestling

Sportsmanship Award in loving memory of Billy Willis

This award is presented in honor of a man whose heart was as fierce as his spirit was kind. Billy embodied the true essence of sportsmanship- courage, humility, respect, and unwavering dedication. His presence on and off the mat inspired all who knew him. Whether in victory or defeat, Billy showed what it meant to lead with integrity, lift others up, and carry the heart of a true warrior.

Fully funded