How the Mission Started

Created in 2020, Cleats for Athletes took on the mission to offer new cleats to kids and schools in need throughout Metro Detroit. Founder James Rogers, former NFL player, Michigan Wolverines player, and high school coach, sought to change the youth football landscape one cleat at a time.
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Since its inception, Cleats for Athletes has evolved to provide more than just cleats to athletes in the community. Along with cleats, we donate gym equipment and other athletic assets that might benefit athletes moving forward in their careers. Safe equipment and healthy fundamentals are pivotal to long-term athlete success.