Vegas For Athletes

VFA SUMMER GAMES
CITYWIDE YOUTH SPORTS COMPETITION & FESTIVAL

14 SPORTS | OPENING CEREMONY | MEDAL PRESENTATION | CLOSING CELEBRATION

UPCOMING EVENT

Date: 09/13/2025 (Sat)

Time: 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Las Vegas Ball Park

Our
Story

In 2024, Troy Roques, our Executive Director, spearheaded Las Vegas’s first ever heart screening event for student-athletes. Since then, the organisation has gone on to screen 1034 student athletes, finding 33 with heart abnormalities, and seven with life-threatening conditions. With over 20,000 high school student-athletes in Clark County School District, Troy couldn’t stop thinking about how many more lives might be at risk.

Motivated to make a difference, Troy started a nonprofit to raise awareness about Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)—the leading cause of death in young athletes. SCA often strikes without warning, but heart screenings can catch hidden dangers and save lives.

That’s why we’re here: to educate, raise awareness, and protect the future of young athletes.

Education

Empowering communities through educational seminars, and workshops.

Health & Safety

Organizing heart screening events to safeguard student athletes.

advocacy

Championing to have the heart screening a part of annual physical.

Awarenee

Spreading the message through podcasts, social media campaigns, and storytelling.

TRIBUTE

01

Ben Christman

Senior offensive lineman Ben Christman, who transferred after last season from Kentucky, has died suddenly in his sleep.

02

Jordan brister

Amplus Academy Las Vegas senior, Jordan Brister, sufferred sudden cardiac arrest on January 3rd, 2023 and died with no known cause.

03

ashari huges

a 16 year old, Las Vegas Desert Oasis high school student collapsed and died on January 5th, 2023 while playing flag football.

04

Ryan Keeler

UNLV football player Ryan Keeler died from a fatal irregular heartbeat caused by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy on February 20, 2023.

NEVER if, Always When

We don’t believe in asking if we’ll reach every child with life-saving heart screenings. We believe in asking when. At Vegas for Athletes, we’re driven by the conviction that this mission isn’t a possibility, it’s a certainty we’re fighting for every single day.

Because for every family, every community, and every young athlete, early detection isn’t optional. It’s necessary. And it’s only a matter of time.

Our Goal

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PARTNERING WITH PURPOSE FOR Athlete Health and Safety

P.U.L.S.E Ambassador Program

Professionals United for Lifesaving Screening Education

When pro athletes take a stand, people listen. Sponsors are seen alongside NFL, WNBA, NHL, and MLB talent, gaining media exposure, social reach, and real credibility by standing for something that saves lives.

HEART SCREENING EVENT WITH THE JAMES FAMILY
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On November 3, 2025, we will host a landmark heart screening at T-Mobile Arena with the James Family.

This moment is profoundly full circle. Two years ago, the world was shaken when Bronny James collapsed during practice, sparking national conversations about youth heart health. That moment was the catalyst for Vegas for Athletes’ mission. Now, standing alongside the James Family, we are honored to bring this vision to life on the very court where so many dreams are made.

Thanks to our collaboration with Position Sports, this historic screening is possible. Together, we will screen up to 500 young athletes in a single day. With doctors and medical teams on site, every child will receive a free heart screening designed to protect their health and their future in the game.

This is more than an event. It is a movement, and we are humbled to share it with the James Family and Position Sports, whose support makes moments like this a reality.

Recognitions & endorsements

vfa summer games 2026

At its core, the Games are a mission-driven platform to raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest, the #1 medical cause of death among student athletes. Every participant receives free heart screenings and CPR training, making this not just a sporting event, but a life-saving one.

But the experience goes far beyond competition.

From the spectacular Opening Ceremony and Athlete Parade, to the Health & Safety Day, Finalist Recognition Night, Gold Medal Ceremony, and an unforgettable Closing Celebration, the VFA Summer Games will ignite citywide pride and honor every athlete’s journey.

It’s more than a tournament, it’s a celebration of youth achievement, NIL opportunities, scholarships, and community unity. A stage where young athletes are empowered to compete, grow, and shine.

medical advisory board

Board Members

vfa network

Stories Inspire Action

The VFA Network is our media and outreach platform, connecting nonprofits, medical experts, and influential voices in youth sports to amplify heart health awareness.

Through YouTube channels, podcasts like “Coach Pete Said So”, “Health Defense with Master B” , and community-driven campaigns, we share stories, expert insights, and educational content to inspire action and drive a movement for heart screenings.

What Our Executive Director Has to Say…

“Vegas for Athletes is more than just a nonprofit—it’s a movement. As Las Vegas continues to establish itself as a sports mecca, we are committed to protecting the hearts of our student-athletes, educating communities about heart health, and safeguarding the next generation of champions.”

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VFA SUMMER GAMES
CITYWIDE YOUTH SPORTS COMPETITION & FESTIVAL