Presented by The Performance Shift x Kenzi’s Causes —  Sportz 4 KidzProgram

When young athletes have access to the right resources, their potential expands far beyond the field. For Thomas Jefferson High School standout Zay Rogers, that potential is already shining — and with your support, he can take the next step toward collegiate athletic success.

Why Performance Resources Matter for Zay

Research consistently shows that access to multidisciplinary performance care dramatically improves an athlete’s health, durability, and long-term outcomes:

  • Sports physical therapy can reduce injury recurrence by 40–60% when athletes follow structured strength and prevention programs.

  • Nutrition coaching with a registered dietitian improves body composition, speeds recovery, and increases power output — key factors for football performance.

  • Sport-specific strength & conditioning can boost speed, agility, and workload capacity by 10–20% per season and reduce injury risk by up to 60%.

  • Athletes receiving integrated support across PT, nutrition, psychology, and training demonstrate greater readiness, higher durability, and improved long-term performance.

Zay already has the drive and the talent. This program gives him the science-backed foundation to elevate his performance and stay healthy — crucial for athlete longevity and college recruitment.

Meet Zay Rogers

Zay is a resilient and determined athlete whose breakout year has inspired his team and community. After being sidelined last season with a fractured clavicle, he returned stronger than ever — rushing for 1,102 yards, surpassing his original goal of 1,000.

Now, he’s focused on taking that momentum into 2025 and transforming great potential into undeniable achievement.

How the Sportz 4 Kidz Program Supports His Development

Through The Performance Shift x Kenzi’s Causes, Zay receives weekly, comprehensive support that most underserved athletes never have access to:

  • Sports Physical Therapy for injury prevention, durability, and recovery

  • Sports Nutrition Coaching + Meal Support for optimal fueling

  • Strength & Conditioning tailored to speed, power, and position-specific performance

  • Sports Psychology to enhance confidence, focus, and leadership

These resources directly enhance the performance indicators that matter for college recruiters:

  • Reduced injury time

  • Increased speed, power, and workload tolerance

  • Improved recovery and resilience

  • Higher year-over-year performance output

Zay’s 2025 Performance Goals

  • Lead TJ to a championship

  • Surpass his 1,102-yard season

  • Strengthen leadership and teamwork on and off the field

  • Improve sprint speed, cutting mechanics, and explosive power

  • Grow his visibility and candidacy for college football recruitment

With evidence-based support, these goals are not only possible — they are well within reach.

How Your Donation Creates Impact

Your contribution directly funds:

  • Comprehensive sports-science-based performance care

  • Professional guidance proven to reduce injury risk

  • A structured development plan supporting Zay’s long-term future

  • Access to high-quality training typically unavailable to underserved athletes

This investment doesn’t just support Zay in the present — it builds the foundation for his collegiate and lifelong athletic success.

Join Us in Advancing Zay’s Future

Help us champion a dedicated young athlete whose work ethic, character, and talent are undeniable. Your support fuels his journey toward excellence.

Donate today and be a part of Zay’s path to greatness.

  

A Message From Zay

“I’ve worked hard to come back from past injuries, and this year I’m committed to becoming stronger, faster, and more prepared than ever. My goal is to help my team at TJ reach the championship and to push beyond the 1,102 yards I earned this season. The support I’m receiving gives me the opportunity to train, recover, and develop at a level that brings me closer to my dream of playing college football.”

Author: Julie Palmer

A natural heart for giving back and a mutual passion for supporting the work of mission-led organizations, Julie is a huge contributor to the overall operation of Kenzi’s Causes. As the Events and Program Director, Julie oversees and coordinates all events for the families in our Kenzi’s Kidz Program, as well as handles financial reporting, fundraising, volunteer functions, and runs the Longmont Toy Shop.