maxx crosby football camp heart screening event
FRIDAY, JULY 18TH
3:00PM TO 8:00PM
REGISTERATION COMING SOON
Our Story
In 2024, Troy Roques, our Executive Director, spear- headed Las Vegas’s first-ever heart screening events for student-athletes. Out of 650 kids screened, 21 had heart abnormalities—seven of them life-threatening. Seven lives were saved, but the experience was eye-opening. With over 20,000 student-athletes in the city, 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.
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Our Pillars
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.
Awareness
Spreading the message through podcasts, social media campaigns, and storytelling.
Tribute
Ben Christman
Senior offensive lineman Ben Christman, who transferred after last season from Kentucky, has died suddenly in his sleep.
Ryan Keeler
UNLV football player Ryan Keeler died from a fatal irregular heartbeat caused by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy on February 20, 2023.
Jordan Brister
Amplus Academy Las Vegas senior, Jordan Brister, sufferred sudden cardiac arrest on January 3rd, 2023 and died with no known cause.
Ashari Hughes
a 16 year old, Las Vegas Desert Oasis high school studen collapsed and died on January 5th, 2023 while playing flag football.
NEVER if, Always When
Our mission is to educate the public on the urgent need for heart screenings for young athletes, advocating for nationwide mandates.
We aim to build a trusted, widely influential media platform known for its high-quality, informative content—one that drives awareness through educational events, heart screening events, talk shows, and impactful stories, making heart health a priority in youth sports across the nation.
Meet Our Board Members
Aniela Szymanski
Director of Legal Affairs
Pete Lopes
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Daniel Ochoa
Director of Medical Training & HIPAA Compliance
Chris Endo
Director of Hospitals & Physician Relations
Yvonne Wade
Director of Athletic Programs & Outreach
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."
HIPAA Privacy & Security Policy
- Vegas for Athletes follows HIPAA standards to ensure the highest level of privacy and security for your personal and medical information.
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