Forge Athletics in Pictures - Beyond the Uniform
Coach Amanda
Rooted in the belief sports are a powerful platform for growth—not only skill and performance, but also character, leadership, and community impact—she integrates her expertise in athletics and behavioral health to equip athletes to succeed in competition while building resilience, confidence, and compassion for life.
Forge Athletics Leadership Lineup
Coach Sam Payne
Coach Juan Lewis
Coach Juan Lewis
Coach Payne – A current NCAA softball coach and former 4-year scholar-athlete, Coach Payne brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to Forge Athletics leadership—committed to developing strong athletes and even stronger individuals.
Coach Juan Lewis
Coach Juan Lewis
Coach Juan Lewis
Coach Juan – Founder of the F.A.I.T.H. Softball Club, Coach Juan is dedicated to using youth sports as a platform for character development. Guided by the values of Focus, Adaptability, Intensity, Trust, and Heart, he champions outreach, equity, and growth—empowering every young athlete to build confidence, resilience, and life skills through the game.
Forge Athletics: Grind. Grow. Give
Our Core Philosophy: A Champion’s Blueprint
Our Promise
Free or low-cost sport-specific training.
Scholarships for underserved communities.
Access to high-quality coaching and training.
Beyond the Game
Forge Athletics uses sports as a foundation to build something bigger than wins and stats: an opportunity to develop leaders and fuel community impact.
Pathway Development
Forge Athletics takes a holistic approach, cultivating athletes physically, mentally, and emotionally—while also instilling a sense of responsibility and humanitarian purpose.
The 3G Process
- Grind: Cultivate relentless discipline, resilience, & work ethic in training & in life.
- Grow: Build confidence through mentorship & life coaching, helping athletes expand beyond their sport.
- Give: Inspire athletes to lead, serve, and make a lasting difference in their teams, schools, and communities.
Outreach
- Shoe and equipment drives
- Youth mentorship
- Community initiatives
Service Projects Led by Athletes
- Annual “Athletes Give Back” initiative highlighting female athletes making a difference.
Our Services
Life Skills & Mentorship
- Workshops on leadership, teamwork, and health.
- Mentorship connections with collegiate female athletes.
- Guidance for navigating college recruitment, career planning, and academic success.
Advocacy & Awareness
- Campaigns to elevate the visibility of female athletes.
- Partnerships with schools and organizations to promote equity in sports.
- Educational programming around health, nutrition, and injury prevention.
Training
- Coach workshops
- Individual 1-1 training (sport specific)
- Group training (sport specific)
- Conditioning and injury prevention