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1st Look Sports • Recruiting • Development

Talent deserves a first look.

Athlete evaluation, development, recruiting exposure, tournament discovery and fundraising support — built to help young athletes turn potential into opportunity.

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One platform. Multiple pathways.

Start with what you need.

1st Look Sports supports more than athletes. The platform connects development, recruiting, competition and fundraising so families and organizations can move forward from one place.

ATHLETES + FAMILIES

Get seen. Get developed.

Evaluation, recruiting guidance, development and competitive opportunities built around the athlete journey.

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COACHES + TEAMS

Build a stronger program.

Training resources, tournament discovery and fundraising support for programs that want more options.

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TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS

Fill the field.

Put your tournament in front of athletes, families and teams actively looking for where to compete next.

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SCHOOLS + ORGANIZATIONS

Fund the mission.

A simple coffee fundraiser designed to help youth programs raise meaningful money without unnecessary friction.

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1STVisibility changes opportunity.
Athlete evaluation + recruiting

Get seen. Know where you stand. Build what comes next.

Talent alone does not guarantee visibility. 1st Look Sports helps athletes present verified information, understand their recruiting position and create more opportunities to be evaluated by the right people.

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EvaluateAssess athletic performance, development needs and recruiting readiness.
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DevelopBuild the physical, mental and competitive tools needed for the next level.
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Gain ExposureUse profiles, events, footage and recruiting resources to increase visibility.
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25K+High-school rushing yards represented*
6NCAA Division I athletes developed*
100+College coach network referenced*
USA + CAYouth support across the network
Purpose • Preparation • Performance
Athlete development

Built for every stage of the journey.

The development path progresses from foundational movement and confidence through high-school performance and elite college-prospect preparation.

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Youth

4th–6th Grade

Build fundamentals, movement habits, confidence and competitive readiness.

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Intermediate

5th–8th Grade

Introduce advanced methods, speed, agility, conditioning and discipline.

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High School

Performance Stage

Sharpen sports-specific performance and prepare athletes to stand out.

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Elite Prospect

College Path

Advanced development, profile positioning, events and recruiting exposure.

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Tournament finder

Find where you compete next.

A growing tournament discovery experience connecting athletes, families and teams with competitive events across sports and regions.

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Bean on a Mission

Fund the journey. Without creating more work.

A coffee-based fundraising system for schools, travel teams, youth sports programs and community organizations — designed around a product supporters can actually use every day.

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Illustrative program potential*
$5K–$7K+

Current 1st Look Sports materials state that organizations with approximately 100 participants can generate this level of fundraising revenue.

✓No upfront payment to get started
✓Premium 12 oz coffee blends
✓Dedicated fundraising support
✓Free shipping on qualifying orders
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Built from lived experience in athlete development and recruiting.
The mission behind 1st Look

Opportunity should not disappear because talent was overlooked.

Founder Terrance McDuffie’s story is rooted in Western New York, a multigenerational sports legacy and first-hand experience navigating the gap between athletic ability and actual recruiting visibility.

1st Look Sports exists to help athletes and communities turn preparation into real opportunity.

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Your next opportunity starts here.

Be seen. Be prepared. Be ready when the door opens.

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