Tri-Masters uses triathlon training and competition as a vehicle for learning skills necessary for success in school, work and life. Physical training is complemented with academic tutoring, educational workshops, motivational speakers, and opportunities for positive social interactions with parents, peers and adult mentors.

A challenging sport, triathlon requires discipline, perseverance and commitment to team building. The process expands the children's sense of their own possibilities and power to make healthy and empowering choices for their lives. In the face of the destructive realities of school failure, drug abuse, gang involvement and early parenthood confronted daily by our young participants, Tri-Masters offers a positive experience.

Components of the Tri-Masters Sports Initiative Programs include:
• Physical activity and educational classes
• Life skills training
• Peer fitness leader
• Parent support training
• Physical fitness councils
• Coordination of existing community resources

Tri-Masters participants enjoy many long-term benefits from our programs, including:
• Exposure to the challenging sport of triathlon
• Personal rewards of active accomplishment
• Beneficial effects of training
• Thrill of competition
• Removal of stereotypes
• Attitude adjustments
• Family involvement
• University campus exposure
• Community recognition and sense of belonging
• Opportunities for counselors, mentors, and other leaders to give back to the community