OUR  WHY

THE OATH

• 7% of the U.S. population have taken the oath to support and defend the U.S. Constitution by actively putting their lives on the line: ​

  • 0.5% are in the Military either on Active Duty, National Guard, or Reserves.

  • 5.5% are Veterans.

  • 1.0% are 1st Responders

• 0f the remaining 94.0% -  82.0% have never taken that oath.  The 12.0% that have, are either naturalized citizens, government civilian employees, and officials.​

 

SITUATION

• The gap between those who have taken that oath and put their lives in danger to support and defend the U.S. Constitution versus those who haven't is increasing.​

• The other is the ongoing exodus of youth and interscholastic sports officials. 

 

MISSION

• The mission of The Project Courage Foundation (a Florida-based 501c3) is to bridge that gap while minimizing the exodus of interscholastic and youth referees through its 'Vets As Refs' program.

 

BENEFITS

• Having Veterans and the military community as interscholastic referees can help to bridge the gap between the civilian community and the Veteran/Military communities. This can help to build understanding and appreciation for the sacrifices that Veteran/Military communities and make on our behalf.

  • They are trained to handle high-pressure situations.

  • They have a strong sense of discipline and responsibility. 

  • They are role models for young people. 

  • They can teach young athletes about the importance of teamwork and cooperation. 

  • They can help to create a positive and safe environment for young athletes.