West Coast Sports Medicine Foundation

What West Coast Sports Medicine Foundation does

West Coast Sports Medicine Foundation (WCSMF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1994 by Executive Director Jill Sleight and headquartered at 1200 Rosecrans Avenue in Manhattan Beach, California (Tax ID #95-4497009). The foundation operates the "Team To Win" program, which delivers free sports medicine services — including on-site athletic training, injury treatment, concussion care, rehabilitation, and return-to-play clearance — directly to economically disadvantaged high school student-athletes at 22 partner schools throughout Los Angeles County, reaching approximately 13,000 students annually (61% of whom qualify for reduced lunch). Services are staffed by certified athletic trainers and board-certified sports medicine physicians, with specialty diagnostic imaging provided through partners including MRI Consultants and RAD Alliance.

Beyond direct clinical services, the foundation runs a portfolio of educational and career-pathway programs: a Summer Mentoring Program that has graduated more than 5,000 students since 1996, one-month clinical internships, annual college scholarships (6-9 awarded per year), and free educational seminars for coaches on concussion protocols, CPR, and injury prevention. The foundation also conducts legislative advocacy and was instrumental in co-sponsoring California Assembly Bill 760 in 2001, which established the Pupil Athletic Access and Safety Program.

The foundation is funded through a mix of tax-deductible individual donations (processed via PayPal Giving Fund and Amazon Smile), corporate sponsorships (including Health Net, Lexus Santa Monica, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse, Feinberg Foundation, and DJO Global), and signature fundraising events — most prominently an annual wine tasting and charity dinner featuring celebrity athletes from the LA Lakers, LA Kings, and USC Football. The organization is governed by a board including physicians, business leaders, and a celebrity advisory board comprising Olympic medalists (Cammi Granato, Sherri Howard, Sinjin Smith) and the retired Head Athletic Trainer of the Los Angeles Lakers. The foundation does not charge students or schools for any service.

Name

West Coast Sports Medicine Foundation

Legal name

West Coast Sports Medicine Foundation

Website

https://wcsportsmed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

West Coast Sports Medicine Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free on-site sports medicine care, concussion management, and athletic training to economically disadvantaged high school student-athletes across 22 Los Angeles County schools, serving approximately 13,000 students annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Medicine Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Medicine, Athletic Training & Rehabilitation Services (EDALAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Medicine (HLAKALAB), Sports Physical Therapy & Return-to-Play Rehab (HSADAIAB)

Keywords

• Youth sports medicine
• Athletic training services
• Concussion care programs
• Student-athlete healthcare
• Nonprofit sports outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Manhattan Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations through PayPal Giving Fund, Amazon Smile, and direct donations. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors provide financial and in-kind support. Sponsors include Lexus Santa Monica, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse, MRI Consultants, RAD Alliance, Feinberg Foundation, and Health Net.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual wine tasting and charity dinner events, celebrity sports legends events (Lakers, Kings, USC Football), and online charity auctions generate significant fundraising revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

West Coast Sports Medicine Foundation delivers free, on-site sports medicine care, athletic training, injury prevention, and concussion management to economically disadvantaged high school student-athletes across 22 partner schools in Los Angeles County. Its flagship Team To Win program pairs certified athletic trainers and sports medicine physicians with each school to provide treatment, rehabilitation, return-to-play clearance, and supplemental health insurance for uninsured athletes. The foundation also runs mentoring camps, clinical internships, college scholarships, and coach education seminars to build a sports medicine talent pipeline.

Product overview

West Coast Sports Medicine Foundation (WCSMF) operates the Team to Win program as its primary service offering, providing a comprehensive suite of sports medicine and educational programs for underserved high school student athletes in Los Angeles County. The core program delivers free sports medicine care through on-site certified athletic trainers at 22 partner high schools, serving approximately 13,000 students. The foundation complements this with educational outreach including the Summer Mentoring Program, sports medicine internships, college scholarships, and educational seminars for coaches. Additional services include concussion care clinics, injury prevention programs, and advocacy through legislative efforts like California's AB 760. The organization also conducts annual fundraising events including its signature wine tasting charity dinners and legends events honoring sports figures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Team To Win: High school outreach program providing sports medicine care, mentoring, internships, and scholarships for student athletes.

Products and services

• Team to Win High School Outreach Program Flagship program providing free sports medicine care, certified athletic trainers, and medical staff at underserved high schools throughout Los Angeles County. Currently serves 22 high schools and approximately 13,000 student athletes annually.
• Concussion/Brain Injury Clinic Specialized concussion care and brain injury management services for student athletes, including CIF-mandated concussion protocols and return-to-play clearance.
• Injury Prevention Services
• Summer Mentoring Program Annual weekend camp teaching high school students the basics of athletic training, sports medicine careers, first aid, CPR, injury recognition, taping, and rehabilitation techniques. Hosted at Mira Costa High School and other partner locations.
• Sports Medicine Internship Program
• Scholarship Program
• Educational Seminars

Quantifiable outcome

• 280,000+ student-athletes served over 20 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, supporting and minor.

• State of California - AB 760 LegislationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 October 2001Foundation co-sponsored California Assembly Bill 760 establishing the Pupil Athletic Access and Safety Program pilot project to support safety in high school interscholastic athletics through grants to nonprofit organizations.
• Lexus Santa MonicamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and venue provider for annual wine tasting charity events. Lexus Santa Monica provides venue space for foundation events and supports fundraising efforts.
• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine BarmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing dining services for annual charity events. Fleming's El Segundo location participates in foundation fundraising events.
• MRI ConsultantscoreTechnology or IntegrationMedical sponsor providing MRI and diagnostic imaging services for student-athletes requiring advanced medical evaluation.
• RAD AlliancesupportingTechnology or IntegrationMedical sponsor providing radiology and diagnostic services for student-athletes.
• DJO GlobalsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of educational webinars including How Active Rehab Helps Post-Op webinar. Provides orthopedic devices and rehabilitation products for sports medicine education.
• Amazon SmilesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerDonation platform partner allowing shoppers to support the foundation through eligible purchases.
• PayPal Giving FundcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary donation processing platform enabling individuals to make tax-deductible charitable contributions to the foundation.
• LA Wildcats (XFL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Keith Feder served as Medical Director and Team Physician for the XFL Football LA Wildcats in 2020.
• Mira Costa High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary host location for annual Summer Mentoring Program camps. Key partner school in Manhattan Beach serving as hub for sports medicine education programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Positive Coaching Alliance: Nonprofit focused on developing positive sports cultures and coaching education for youth athletes. Comparable target audience (youth athletes, coaches, schools) and nonprofit charitable model, though PCA emphasizes coaching rather than medical care.
• Good Sports: Nonprofit that donates sports equipment, footwear, and apparel to youth in need across the United States. Comparable nonprofit model serving economically disadvantaged youth athletes, though focused on equipment provision rather than medical services.
• Right To Play: International nonprofit using sport to protect and educate children in disadvantaged communities. Comparable mission of using sports for social good for underserved youth, though international in scope rather than regional.
• LA84 Foundation: LA-based nonprofit foundation supporting youth sports and athletics in Southern California. Highly comparable mission and geography to WCSMF, though LA84 historically focused on legacy Olympic funding rather than direct sports medicine service delivery.
• Police Athletic League (PAL): Youth development nonprofit providing athletic and educational programs to underserved children. Comparable target demographic and nonprofit recreational sports delivery model, particularly in urban settings.

Broad incumbents

• Special Olympics: Global nonprofit providing year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Comparable focus on sports access for underserved populations with health-related support needs.
• National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA): Professional membership association for athletic trainers that also runs youth safety initiatives. Comparable athletic training workforce and youth safety advocacy mission, but as a membership body rather than direct service provider.

Emerging players

• Pop Warner Little Scholars: National youth football organization providing athletic programming to young participants. Comparable youth athlete focus with safety messaging, though focused on a single sport and league/competition format.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Major youth services nonprofit offering athletics, mentoring, and educational programming to underserved youth. Comparable target audience and partial overlap with WCSMF's student services and mentoring mission, though much broader in scope.

Regional players

• California Interscholastic Federation (CIF): Governing body for high school athletics in California that sets safety and concussion protocols. Comparable focus on California high school student-athlete safety and regulatory alignment with WCSMF's concussion care services, though it is a governing body rather than a direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WCSMF
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@wcsmf
• Facebookfacebook.com/WCSMFoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/explore/locations/304168493
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/west-coast-sports-medicine

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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