Building More Than Athletes: Brent Rush on the Impact of the Native American Athletic Foundation
By Katlyn Zdeb. Brent Rush didn’t take a straight path to where he is today, but that journey is exactly what led him to the Native American Athletic Foundation (NAAF). Now working in tribal engagement for Enbridge and serving as both a board member and volunteer, Rush brings a perspective shaped by his professional background […
2026 Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase
The Atlanta Braves are excited to welcome back our 5th Annual Native American All‑Star Baseball Showcase at Truist Park, June 26–28, 2026! This special three‑day event brings together the top 50 high school baseball players of Native American descent from across the country. Athletes will take part in player development on Friday, J
Empowering the Next Generation: How Keith Vasquez is Changing the Game for Native Youth Through Sports
Impactful, truthful, inspiring. By Katlyn Zdeb For Keith Vasquez, sports are more than competition, they are a pathway to opportunity, discipline, and transformation. As an event sports director for the Native Youth Foundation, head coach of California Indigenous Athletes, and girls flag football ambassador for the Native American A
Building Connection Through Competition: Derek Fine’s Vision for Native Youth Athletics
Building Connection Through Competition: Derek Fine’s Vision for Native Youth Athletics “We are a heart-centered foundation advancing athletics in Indian Country one year at a time.” By Katlyn Zdeb For Derek Fine, athletics has always been about more than the scoreboard. It has been about identity, opportunity, and community
NAAF, NFL, and Vikings Announce Native All-American Game
In Partnership with the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL, the Native American Athletic Foundation Announces Annual Native All-American Football Game and Camp at U.S. Bank Stadium MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Seventy of the nation’s top Native American high school athletes will be selected to participate in the 2025 Native All-American Football G
Showcase Pre-order
We are accepting pre-orders for merchandise ahead of the game in Atlanta. Orders are due by June 11 at midnight. Your merchandise will be given to your player at registration. If you request that we ship the items to you, they will not arrive until after the game. We will have some merchandise available for […]
