Every kid
deserves to play.

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Athletes playing football on the field
Gear. Mentorship. A real shot to keep playing. Sports are the vehicle. Opportunity is the destination.
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A young student athlete holding a basketball
A Colorado nonprofit corporation

We help young people stay in sports through gear, mentorship, and opportunity — because every kid deserves the chance to keep playing, and to keep moving forward.

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Athletes we're working to suit up in 2027
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Of every gift goes straight to kids & gear
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What a family ever pays — always free
How it works

Three steps. No cost.

Requesting gear is simple and private. You don't need to prove anything or explain your situation — if your athlete needs equipment to stay in the game, we want to help.

1

Tell us what you need

Share the sport, the item, and a size if you know it. It takes about two minutes.

2

We find a match

We search our donated inventory and our coach & community network for clean, ready-to-play gear.

3

Get back in the game

Pick it up locally or arrange a hand-off. Outgrown it later? Pass it forward to the next kid.

Always free · No income paperwork · Your information stays private
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A coach instructing young athletes on the field
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Athletic shoes and a soccer ball on a field
Our mission

Sports are the vehicle.

Leadership, character, and discipline are the destination.

Fourth Quarter Forward helps young people stay in sports through gear, mentorship, and opportunity. We started with one stubborn belief: no kid should have to walk away from a team because a family couldn't cover the equipment.

The name is a promise. The fourth quarter is where games are won and comebacks are made — and every kid deserves the chance to push forward. We're here for that push, on the field and off it.

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The Score So Far

Baseball
kids geared up

Gloves, bats, and cleats matched to local players.

Basketball
kids geared up

Shoes and balls headed to courts across the metro.

Football
kids geared up

Pads and helmets so kids can take the field.

Hockey
kids geared up

Skates and sticks getting players onto the ice.

Soccer
kids geared up

Boots and balls for every position, every level.

The team

Who's behind it.

A small crew with one job: keep Colorado kids in the game.

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Joseph Lopeman

Co-Founder, Athletics & Community Programs

Joseph Lopeman is a youth football coach, dedicated father, and Co-Founder of Fourth Quarter Forward Project. Through years of coaching and mentoring young athletes, he has seen firsthand the impact sports can have on confidence, discipline, and personal growth. He is committed to helping more young people stay involved in athletics regardless of financial circumstances.

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Alex Duffield

Alex Duffield

Co-Founder, Strategy & Operations

Alex Duffield is a U.S. Army veteran, business owner, and Co-Founder of Fourth Quarter Forward Project. Growing up in Aurora, he saw how financial barriers often prevent young people from participating in sports. He is passionate about creating opportunities for kids in Colorado.

What we're building

More than a season.

Gear gets a kid on the field. These programs keep them growing once they're there.

Equipment Scholarships

Free gear matched from donations and partners — the foundation of everything we do.

Mentor Network

Coaches and community mentors who show up for kids on and off the field.

Academic Incentives

Recognition and rewards that connect effort in the classroom to time on the field.

Camps & Clinics

Skills, fun, and friendly competition — open to every level, every kid.

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Kids playing basketball together

Help a kid
move forward.

Clean out the garage or back a season — every glove, jersey, and dollar puts another Colorado kid in the game.

Donate gear or funds
Request · Donate · Volunteer

Let's get them
back in the game.

Need gear for an athlete, or want to give equipment, funds, or time? Tell us below and we'll be in touch within a few days. Requesting gear is always free.

  • Free for families — no income paperwork
  • Families, coaches, donors, and volunteers welcome
  • Your information is kept private

We typically reply within 2–3 days. Prefer email? info@fourthquarterforward.org

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