Empowering Dreams

What, Who is FTL?

StepN2ourlane dba: Filling the Lane is an IRS registered 501 (c) 3 charitable organization based in Winter Haven, Central Florida. We are focused on empowering youth development to be all that they can be, breaking down barriers, and creating an honorable, diverse, equitable, inclusive, and supportive environment in which our youth can grow and achieve. We believe that sports are the best way to connect with youth and engage them in underserved areas of our community, particularly in Central Florida.

Filling the Lane hybrids, the sport of basketball, academic/personal workshops, and community service projects to provide a platform for holistic development. The goal is to supply each student-athlete and their family with the resources to make improvements, not only on the court but in life. We want to keep youth safe, inspire them, and connect them with mentors, making their path to higher education easier and more encouraging.

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to enrich youths’ educational experiences by creating a structured, holistic, and nurturing support system that fosters personal and academic development, community involvement, leadership, and a decision-making skill set that will impact the World. Filling The Lane bridges the gaps between education, sports, arts, and community. The mission of Filling the Lane is to bridge the gaps between learning and comprehension; to turn education into achievement. We believe we have cultivated a viable program model that attains this objective with the Filling the Lane Program.

Vision Statement:

Filling the Lanes' vision is to engage the power of sport in order to bring together youth with positive mentorship, community engagement opportunities, and academic and social-emotional support.