Sports are supposed to be about merit and effort, and the best and most dedicated athletes should win.

Unfortunately, a lack of equal access prevents talented younger athletes from succeeding. Not every family can afford to give their kids the opportunities they deserve to reach the highest levels. In a country where families can spend six figures on their kids’ sports careers before the age of 18, how can working-class and middle-class athletes compete?

LinkSports has created a technology platform that uses crowdfunding and targeted corporate sponsorship to level the playing field and give promising young athletes the ability to get the support and visibility they need to compete.