OUR TEAM.

We are a passionate and dedicated team of experts using our extraordinary talents to help those that have been excluded from organized sports due to racial and economic barriers. We all bring something different to the table but share the same goals. The leadership of Paul Wright and his natural ability to inspire us gives us our determination to succeed.

We can and we will.

 

PAUL WRIGHT

Founder & Executive Director of Matters Athletic
Founder of Speed to Burn

Paul has trained several high-profile professionals and college athletes, including Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, former LA Dodgers outfielder Trent Oeltjen, U.S. Men’s National Team midfielder Luca De la Torre, and New York Giants safety Dwayne Johnson Jr.

Paul is a legendary forward scoring 435 goals and recording 421 assists in his 603-game professional soccer career.

 

WHy matters?

 

Board of Directors

  • Charles Patton

    Private Equity Investor and Advisor

  • Kim Hegardt

    President
    Names Family Foundation

  • BRIT STICKNEY

    Senior Managing Director
    Voya Investment Management

  • Bryan Finnerty

    CEO V1 Sports

  • CASEY TOOHILL

    Professional Football Player
    Washington Football Team

 Advisory Board

  • Catarina Macario

    Olympian and U.S Women’s National Team Soccer Player

  • David Monroe

    Former Head
    City of San Diego Parks & Recreations

  • Brett Robinson

    Business Manager
    Kiewit

  • Marc Sagal

    Managing Partner
    Winning Mind, LLC

  • GLADY WHITEHEAD

    Teacher/Educator
    Monarch School for the Homeless

  • SURAJ ACHAR, M.D.

    Board Certified Family Medicine Doctor

  • JEFF HARPER-HARRIS

    Director of Operations & Head Basketball Coach Lincoln High School

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR KIDS MATTER