Impact Report · 2025

Building a sports nation, one community at a time.

A snapshot of what Nxtion Sports Association has produced so far — the young people we've put on the court, the women we've put at the front of the room, the stories no one else was telling.

A note from the founder

From the founder.

"When we started Nxtion Sports Association, we weren't trying to build another sports organisation. We were trying to build a system — one that gives grassroots communities the tools, the platforms, and the infrastructure to turn passion into real impact and livelihood."

"This report is a snapshot of what that system has produced so far. Read it as both a record of what we've done and an invitation to back what comes next."

— David Bryant · Founder & Director

The year in numbers

The numbers.

Reach, participation, and platform footprint to date across the NSA ecosystem.

25,000+

Athletes and creators touched by our ecosystem

100,000+

Engaged Gen Z digital audience

37+

Episodes of Beyond The Athlete

63

Countries reached via our podcast

4

Active divisions under the NSA umbrella

5+

London boroughs with live NSA programming

Figures reflect cumulative reach across NSA programmes, media, and digital platforms.

Where we work

365 days a year, inside the boroughs that need it most.

Lewisham

Basketball & community sessions

Hackney

Court sessions & weekly programming

Southwark

Football, basketball & youth pathways

Lambeth

Tournaments & open invitationals

Newham

Community football & pop-up events

Islington

Girls Elite Camp at CitySport, May 2026

Divisions in action

Four divisions. One umbrella.

Basketball Nxtion

Basketball Nxtion

  • Weekly programming and community court sessions across London.
  • Borough-based selection format and a digital-first content engine.
  • 60+ player Court Session activation with brand partners on site.
Strong Girl Squad

Strong Girl Squad

  • Women's sport and wellbeing division driving participation and leadership.
  • Major activations including BoxPark Wembley and outdoor wellness sessions.
  • Direct pipeline into events, panels, and creative campaigns.
Locked In Football

Locked In Football

  • Weekly leagues and grassroots tournaments reaching thousands of players.
  • Crowned 2024 Leadership Cup champions on a packed stadium activation.
  • NSA × Community Unit Football Sessions hosted at PowerLeague.
So, Run

So, Run

  • London running collective fusing movement, fashion, and community.
  • Routes through Hyde Park, Olympic Park, and signature city loops.
  • A cultural fit for marathon majors, race partners, and lifestyle brands.

Media · Beyond The Athlete

Beyond
The
Athlete.

37+

Episodes in the catalogue

63

Countries reached

Long-form interviews with the people building, coaching, and competing inside grassroots and pro sport — distributed across YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Instagram, and all major listening platforms.

Pathways into the industry

Bridges between the court, the camera, and the career.

T Levels

Education delivered through Bosco Nation across Business & Admin, Tech, and Creative Media cohorts.

Coach Development

Pathways for coaches to earn, scale, and transition from grassroots into premium and pro-level work.

Career Launchpad

From player to producer, content creator, founder, or commercial operator inside the NSA ecosystem.

What's next · 2026 roadmap

The 2026 build-out.

Two new digital products, two flagship events, one expanded footprint.

New Product

HUMN.SPRT

Premium coaching marketplace connecting elite coaches with high-net-worth clients, hotels, and concierge networks. Launches 2026.

New Product

PLXYGROUND

AI-powered marketplace matching sports creators with brand campaigns and commercial deals. Raising 2026.

Flagship Event

Girls Elite Defensive Camp

May 23–24 at CitySport, Goswell Road. Headlined by 2× Olympian Ezinne Kalu and the Nigerian National Team, with Clamps Only.

Flagship Event

The Nxtion Cup

U18 5v5 invitational at Copper Box Arena, summer 2026. London's next signature youth basketball moment.

How to partner

Ways to back NSA.

Three ways to get involved. Every partnership reinvests directly into the communities NSA serves.

01

Headline Partner

Lead presenting partner across the NSA federation. Co-branding on flagship events, podcast, and digital products. A year-long platform.

02

Division Partner

Anchor partner for one division such as Basketball Nxtion, Strong Girl Squad, or So, Run. Aligned activations, content, and reach.

03

Programme Partner

Back a single programme, event, or campaign. Ideal for first-time supporters, grant funders, and project-led collaborations.

Why this matters

Grassroots that scales without losing what made it real.

The communities that built sport in this country were never the ones that owned it. Backing NSA is not charity — it's investment in a model the rest of the sports industry hasn't built yet.