We exist to solve the public school athletic funding crisis.
National Amateur Sports began in 2011, when budget cuts forced a local school district to announce they were dropping middle school sports. We saw the same pattern everywhere: inconsistent funding forcing very difficult decisions for districts and a widening gap between schools with strong booster support and those without. We knew there had to be a better model, one that funds athletics uniformly, where every school benefits and no one gets left behind. Fifteen years later, 'The NAS Solution' is thriving…and ready to spread across the country.
High school sports draw the nation's largest live audience, exceeding all major pro leagues—combined! The NAS Solution brings together all schools in a district with common technology and improved assets, which creates a unified market for brands to engage. This solution is unique to NAS and one that is capable of fully funding public school athletics and ensuring that every student-athlete competes on equal footing.
The proof.
The team behind the mission.
James Shipley
James Shipley founded NAS to help public school athletics thrive, bringing 15+ years of experience connecting districts and communities. With a background in sports administration and major event marketing, he's focused on creating lasting funding and support for student-athletes.
Derek Brosterhous
Derek Brosterhous leads revenue strategy at NAS, drawing on 25 years at JELD-WEN in sales, marketing, and strategy. He's passionate about building smarter, scalable ways for districts to generate support for their schools and student-athletes.
Charlie Brinley
Charlie Brinley oversees NAS' operations and finance, bringing a banking background rooted in systems, relationships, and reliability. He's committed to helping districts run stronger, more efficient athletic programs.
Brandon Wallace
Brandon Wallace leads district-focused growth at NAS, helping schools adopt platforms that make athletics easier to manage. His experience at DragonFly shaped his passion for supporting ADs and building tools that simplify how districts serve student-athletes.
Nick Stevens
Nick Stevens leads content development at NAS, creating stories and media that highlight student-athletes and strengthen district communities. After more than a decade at HighSchoolOT, he brings a deep love for high school sports.
Jenell Marcus
Jenell Marcus leads operations and district support at NAS, bringing more than 13 years of management experience to the organization. She works closely with schools to implement solutions that streamline athletic operations while providing athletic directors with guidance, responsive support, and consistent partnership.
NAS is seeking partners to help scale 'The NAS Solution' across the country and delivering long term sustainability of sports to every student-athlete.