Today’s athletes face more pressure than ever—performance demands, emotional stress,
identity struggles, and an uncertain future beyond their sport.

While physical training is
essential, true champions are built through mindset, character, discipline, and purpose.

Champions Beyond the Game is an elite equipping program designed to develop leaders, build
character on and off the field, and elevate your team’s performance – mentally, emotionally, and socially.

Together, these organizations bring decades of experience helping young people build resilience, leadership, and life skills that extend far beyond the field, court, or rink.

Program Design: Champions Beyond the Game works within your team’s timeframes with hands-on training in confidence, focus, discipline, leadership, and life readiness.

A visionary mentor with a passion and mission to equip Gen Z to uncover their calling, destiny, and purpose with laser-sharp clarity. Through the Focus Life Institute, he turns real-world strategies into life-transforming tools for athletes and families.

Professional Background:

• Fortune 100 Manager and Trainer (37 years of experience)
• Unilever Manager (10 years): Dr. Turose spent a decade managing and gaining firsthand experience in leadership and strategic management.
• The Coca-Cola Company – Manager & Trainer (27 years): He developed programs and mentored teams, driving success and fostering growth in one of the world’s most recognizable brands.

CEO, Focus Life Institute: Dr. Turose has made it his mission to educate, equip, and empower youth to focus on their life’s purpose. Through his programs, he provides guidance on identifying personal and professional goals and helps students create actionable plans to achieve personal fulfillment. Dr. Ed has authored 6 workbooks and 5 books, including The HEROES Effect.

Athletic Background: Geneva College Football (4-year letterman). Dr. Ed has coached and mentored youth soccer, baseball, basketball, and football teams.

40+ Years Martial Artist. Youth Mentor. Leadership Author. Family Advocate. Sensei Jose DiCervo is a lifelong martial artist, founder of Sovereign Worldwide Martial Arts, and author of 8 leadership and confidence-building books, including The Confident Kid Blueprint.

He has spent over four decades training, teaching, and mentoring thousands of kids and families worldwide—combining martial arts discipline with leadership, faith, and holistic development.

His mission: “Build stronger kids, stronger families, and stronger communities—one leader at a time.”

4th-degree black belt in martial arts. At our core, we are driven by the belief that every child has untapped potential, and through our programs, we strive to unlock that potential and create a positive impact that extends beyond the walls of our training facilities. We measure our success not only by the growth and achievements of our participants but also by the positive influence they have on their families, schools, and communities.