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“It’s MORE than boxing!”
About LSYO
The Lansing Spartans Youth Organization (LSYO),
a local 501(c)(3) organization provides children
and youth boxing-based fitness training,
nutritional information, and academic support.
LSYO was founded in 2009 by Kolmarge Harris, a
former professional boxer who decided to
dedicate his retirement from boxing to teaching
children in the Lansing area safe workout
techniques.
“It’s MORE than boxing!”
Key Players and Staffing
Kolmarge Harris Founder and CEO of LSYO. Mr. Harris is a retired
professional boxer and leads LSYO participants in boxing-based fitness
classes. Mr. Harris is a positive role-model for children and youth in Lansing.
Tommy Washington LSYO board member. Pastor, community leader,
retired boxer, and Lansing resident. Mr. Washington recruits volunteers
and sponsors to support LSYO.
Nicholas Ochal, MSW Nonprofit management professional. Mr. Ochal
oversees revenue generation, budget development, community outreach
initiatives, and ensures rigorous program evaluation.
“It’s MORE than boxing!”
LSYO Mission
Mission Statement To make available to children and
adolescents in the Greater Lansing area low/no cost
fitness programs that motivate, educate, and instill a life-
changing, life long bond with physical fitness, helping
those who struggle with weight issues (obesity) and
aggressive behaviors (anti-bullying).
“It’s MORE than boxing!”
Goals & Objectives
Each youth participant will increase his/her/their
knowledge of physical fitness and healthy foods.
Each youth participant will increase his/her/their
positive stress-related coping skills.
Each youth participant will increase his/her/their self-
esteem by building a strong self-concept and self-
efficacy.
“It’s MORE than boxing!”
Programs
LSYO Fitness After-School Program
LSYO Saturday Fit Days Program
“It’s MORE than boxing!”
LSYO Fitness After-School Program
Monday-Thursday 3PM-4PM, 4PM-5PM, 5PM-6PM, & 6PM-7PM
Located at Genesis Fitness Center
Led by former professional boxer Kolmarge Harris
After-School Snack
$60 contribution for 5 weeks OR $10 contribution for Drop-Ins
Participation Scholarships are available for low-income families
“It’s MORE than boxing!”
LSYO Saturday Fit Days
Parent Session: Saturdays 8AM-9AM
Children/Youth Session Saturday 11AM-12PM
Located at Genesis Fitness Center
Led by former professional boxer Kolmarge Harris
$10 contribution per individual participant
Participation scholarships available to low-income families
“It’s MORE than boxing!”
Benefits of LSYO’s boxing-based fitness program:
Enhanced cardiovascular
health
Greater total body
strength
Improved eye-hand
coordination
Weight loss
“It’s MORE than boxing!”
Develop self-confidence
Increase positive stress-related
coping skills
Learn self-defense techniques
Understand the importance of
healthy foods
LSYO Funding
LSYO is pursuing sustainable financial resources so local
children can benefit from low/no cost services.
LSYO’s goal is to offer FREE fitness classes to all area
children and youth.
“It’s MORE than boxing!”
LSYO 3-Year
Operating
Budget
LSYO Annual Sponsorship Packages$5,000 Sponsor
Access to promotional marketing tables all LSYO classes and events
Organization logo on LSYO’s World Boxing Organization Uniforms
Large-sized organization logo on all participant’s t-shirts
Weekly promotion on all LSYO social media platforms
Organization logo listed on LSYO website
$2,000 Sponsor
Access to promotional marketing tables once weekly at LSYO classes and events
Organization logo on all participant’s t-shirts
Organization logo listed on LSYO website
$500 Sponsor
Access to promotional marketing tables once monthly at LSYO classes and events
Organization name on all participant’s t-shirts
Organization name listed on LSYO website
Please inquire about custom sponsorship packages tailored to your organization’s marketing goals.
Community Partners
Ferguson Development, LLC
“It’s MORE than boxing!”
How you can help!
Donate Here:
Fund a scholarship for a low-income youth for $25/month
Take advantage of our sponsorship packages or create a custom package
Spread the word!
Ask about volunteer tutoring opportunities
“It’s MORE than boxing!”
Contact Us
Kolmarge Harris, Founder
(517) 402-6553
Nicholas Ochal, MSW
(734) 883-8643
“It’s MORE than boxing!”
