CREATING OPPORTUNITIES. EMPOWERING FUTURES. TRANSFORMING LIVES.

The Underdog Foundation (TUF) exists to create opportunities that are rare or nonexistent for Hawaiʻi's youth through athletics, education, mentorship, wellness, and community. Our programs include TUF Fieldhouse, Dickson PerformanceThe Underdog Impact ProgramUA NEXT All-America Camps, Pono Pathways, Top Dog Testing, the TUF Legacy Fund, and our Annual TUF Gala. Together, these initiatives provide athletic development, recruiting education, scholarships, mentorship, college readiness, leadership training, and wellness programming for thousands of youth and families. Over the past five years, TUF has helped more than 60 student-athletes earn over $8 million in college scholarship offers and nearly a dozen invitations to the UA NEXT All-America Game, opening doors to life-changing opportunities both on and off the field.

SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF HAWAII’S YOUTH

At The Underdog Foundation, we believe deeply in the power of community and we’re inviting you to be part of something meaningful. With the opening of our brand-new facility, we’re not just creating a space; we’re creating hope, opportunity, and a pathway forward for Hawai‘i’s youth. Your ongoing support helps us uplift young athletes, expand life-changing programs, and provide a place where they can grow, succeed, and thrive right here at home. When you give regularly, you become a vital part of their journey and help ensure these opportunities exist for generations to come. Click below to learn more and join us in making a lasting impact.

GIVE HERE
  • YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS

    Help us provide athletic training to aspiring collegiate athletes from Hawaii

    SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING 
  • FIELDHOUSE MEMBERSHIPS

    Athletic Training, Fitness, and Founder's Club Memberships for youth and adults

    MORE ABOUT MEMBERSHIPS 
  • SPONSORSHIPS

    Sponsor our youth programs, events, facility spaces, and more

    CONTACT US 
  • GIVING

    Directly support The Underdog Foundation's efforts to support Maui's athletic youth

    DONATE 

The Underground Foundation also collects service, in kind, and monetary donations for our various initiatives. If you are interested in getting involved in one of our programs, please send an email to admin@tufhawaii.org or just use the contact form below. Mahalo!

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HOW YOUR MEMBERSHIP HELPS

Joining any of our Fieldhouse Training Memberships – whether Athletic, Fitness, or Founder's Club – is a sure and easy way to help The Underdog Foundation keep running. Head to our Membership Page to learn more.

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