Positive Athlete Announces Renewal of Key Partnerships with Northside Hospital, Georgia Army National Guard, Aylo Health, USTA Georgia, and Georgia Athletic Coaches Association

ATLANTA, GA – October 14, 2025 – Positive Athlete, a leading character development organization dedicated to celebrating and inspiring youth through the power of sports, today announced the renewal of strategic partnerships with four esteemed organizations supporting their Georgia market: Northside Hospital, Georgia Army National Guard, Aylo Health, USTA Georgia, and the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association (GACA).

These renewed collaborations underscore a shared commitment to supporting young athletes across Georgia by promoting positive character traits, mental wellness, and leadership development both on and off the field.

"We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of these outstanding partners," said Ryan Pederson, President. "Each organization shares our vision of empowering student-athletes to become leaders of character who positively impact their communities. Together, we're creating lasting change in the lives of young people across Georgia."

Partnership Highlights:

Northside Hospital continues its dedication to supporting a strong community and improving the health outcomes of high schools students across Metro Atlanta. Through outreach, education, and programming they continue to change the landscape for future leaders.

Georgia Army National Guard remains committed to exemplifying leadership, discipline, and community service—values that align perfectly with Positive Athlete's mission to develop character-driven young leaders.

Aylo Health renews its investment in the belief that healthy students can “Do Amazing Things” across their community, ensuring that student-athletes have access to comprehensive healthcare support that enables them to thrive athletically and personally.

USTA Georgia honors tennis student-athletes who demonstrate outstanding character by making meaningful impacts in their communities and building positive relationships that extend far beyond the court. This initiative celebrates young athletes who exemplify leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication to serving others while excelling in competitive tennis.

Georgia Athletic Coaches Association (GACA) extends its partnership to continue honoring student-athletes whose parents are athletic directors and coaches at Georgia schools, by celebrating their works off the field and as leaders in their schools.

Through these renewed partnerships, Positive Athlete will continue to recognize and celebrate student-athletes who demonstrate excellence in character, expand programming that emphasizes mental health and positive leadership, and strengthen the network of support surrounding young athletes throughout Georgia.

"Our partners understand that winning isn't just about the scoreboard—it's about developing young people who lead with integrity, compassion, and resilience," added Scott Pederson, Founder/CEO. "We look forward to another impactful year of collaboration."

For more information about Positive Athlete, their foundation, and its programs, visit www.positiveathlete.org.

About Positive Athlete

Positive Athlete is a national organization dedicated to fostering positivity among young athletes nationwide. The organization achieves its mission through three key pillars: recognizing outstanding student-athletes with awards and scholarships, providing leadership and personal development programs, and creating connections between student-athletes, professional athletes, and coaches across the country. Over the past 12 years, Positive Athlete has honored thousands of student-athletes throughout the United States and distributed more than $600,000 in scholarship funding.