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Supporting Our Heroes

For some, the biggest battle begins after the war or the game is over

 

LEARNING TO FOCUS ON A NEW MISSION

From the battlefield to the playing field, our veterans and athletes exemplify strength, excellence, and dedication. However, many find it difficult to redirect these qualities into a new mission that provides meaning and purpose—to lead themselves, support their families, and strengthen their communities.

MVP was founded to address this challenge, ensuring that our nation’s warriors can continue to thrive and make a lasting impact off the field as they did on it.

 
 
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STRONG

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PURPOSEFUL

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EMPOWERING

 

 OUR MISSION

MVP empowers military, veterans, and professional athletes to thrive when the uniform comes off through fitness, health, and wellness programs.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

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OUR IMPACT

BY THE NUMBERS

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Jay Glazer

Jay Glazer

FOUNDER | MERGING VETS & PLAYERS

“Vulnerability is what makes us so damn strong and badass. It’s not the muscles or the gun battles, the punches or shoulder pads, it’s the heart we show and tears we flow together that truly show our strength.”

Jennifer Deale

Jennifer Deale

MVP Atlanta | US Army Veteran

“Being a part of MVP means working together as a team and improving our morale and motivation. MVP is important to me because it brings people together.”

Janet Newell

Janet Newell

MVP Atlanta | US Army Veteran 

“MVP is important to me because it promotes wellbeing and encourages teamwork. Thinking about teamwork and supporting differences is an important step in the building an effective team.”

Beverly Footman

Beverly Footman

MVP Los Angeles | US Air Force Veteran 

“For well over a year, MVP has helped me through my healing journey. Because of the amazing peer support from this group of fellow veterans and professional athletes who share similar life experiences, I’ve finally been able to have a voice again.”

Jody Farmer

Jody Farmer

MVP Chicago | Navy and Army Veteran 

“Instead of feeling alone, especially this last year, MVP has given me a group of peers that I feel connected to and feel safe to confide in when I am at my worst.”

Dustin Beluscak

Dustin Beluscak

MVP Los Angeles | Army National Guard Veteran 

“MVP is my rebar, it keeps my foundation stable.”

David Shlavin

David Shlavin

MVP Los Angeles | US Navy Veteran 

“I love breaking a sweat and breaking down those mental barriers with my MVP fam!”

Mike Heiny

Mike Heiny

MVP Chicago | US Army Veteran 

“MVP and the Zoom sessions have been a blessing to me, due to the fact that I live 58 miles away from POW Gym where the Chicago chapter meets. It has brought the camaraderie back that I was missing!”

Kevin Fuller

Kevin Fuller

MVP Chicago | US Army Veteran

“The virtual sessions help me stay connected to my MVP family in these hard and uncertain times we are facing. It puts my family at ease little more because they don’t have to worry about my anxiety or PTSD getting the better of me while I’m out away from them during these times. The meetings mean a lot to me, to be able to find additional support outside of my family that has more of an understanding of what I’m experiencing, can talk to me, and help.”

NATE BOYER

NATE BOYER

CoFounder | Merging Vets & Players

“Both war fighters and football players need something to fight for once the uniform comes off, and your service to country or time on the field is over. Without real purpose for the man on your right and left, it can be easy to feel lost.”

Alge Crumpler

Alge Crumpler

MVP Atlanta | NFL Alumni

“We’re former players and combat veterans working together on physically challenging exercises and then coming together for a breakdown session to get everything off our chest. This is my new locker room and you’re welcome to join.”

Eric Wilson

Eric Wilson

MVP NYC | NFL Alumni

“I only had one week live, which was before the opening night of the NY Chapter earlier this year in March. It has meant the world to me to have the opportunity to continue this program virtually!”

Gerome Sapp

Gerome Sapp

MVP Las Vegas | NFL Alumni

“MVP reminds me of who I was and who I can still be. I have a strong support system now that has taught me life goes on.”

David Garcia

David Garcia

MVP Chicago | US Navy Veteran

“The virtual sessions offer a unique chance to make new connections across the country. Being able to support and praise fellow veterans and athletes in different cities and states makes MVP even stronger.”

Ivan Taylor

Ivan Taylor

MVP Chicago | USAF Veteran & Former Pro Fighter

“When you retire or leave the service, it is like being cut from a sports team. You lose your sense of purpose and many of your friends. MVP is like putting the band back together after many years.”

Dan Castorena

Dan Castorena

MVP Chicago | US Army Veteran

“I truly do enjoy spending a couple of hours on Thursday nights working out, talking about whatever and seeing everyone’s faces. Some new faces and some of the usual Vets/Players, I am so happy I found this team when I did, it was for a reason.”

Jahaira Farias

Jahaira Farias

MVP Las Vegas | USMC Veteran

“MVP has inspired me to help others during this time, which in turn helps me get out of my own head from my PTSD turmoil. I can’t speak for others but I plan to give my all to this organization because of what it does for me and other veterans, former athletes, and fighters. MVP builds leaders.”

Ben Effinger

Ben Effinger

MVP Los Angeles | USAF Veteran

“When I came to MVP, I didn’t trust many in the veteran community and largely keep my veteran identity to myself. Being part of MVP has shown me how to be proud of my service and all of the scars that came with it.”

Kristjan Sokoli

Kristjan Sokoli

MVP NYC | NFL Alumni

“A great community of men and women!”

Chris Buscher

Chris Buscher

MVP Chicago | US Army Veteran

“Through family tragedy, I had the support and encouragement of MVP members far and wide. I look forward to seeing and hearing from other members weekly and forever grateful to be a part of MVP.”

Help us give a new team to our nation’s warriors and athletes