Director’s Desk – A Message from Founder Director Shailesh Tripathi

Dear Friends and Sports Enthusiasts,

It’s a pleasure to connect with you through this message from the heart of Outplay Sports Foundation. As one of the founding directors, my journey here is woven with personal experiences, deep-rooted passions, and a relentless commitment to the transformative power of sports. My story, and that of Outplay, began on the same college fields and courts where I first crossed paths with my co-founders. We shared more than just a love for sports – we shared the same dreams, the same struggles, and a vision to build something greater than ourselves.

Growing up as a teacher’s kid, discipline, dedication, and perseverance were values instilled in me from an early age. But as I entered the world of sports, I discovered another layer to life’s lessons – a journey from anger to controlled aggression, from raw energy to purposeful passion. In college, sports became my outlet, a place where I could channel the frustrations, dreams, and ambitions that every young athlete experiences. But it was more than just a game; it was a teacher, molding me, guiding me, and helping me understand the power of focus and self-control.

I won’t lie – the journey wasn’t always easy. There were times when my youthful anger and impatience got the best of me. But through sports, I learned to harness that energy, turning it into controlled aggression that fueled my drive and determination on the field and in life. It’s this journey – this transformation – that inspires me every day as I work with Outplay Sports Foundation.

Outplay Sports Foundation was born out of a shared vision with my fellow co-founders. We wanted to create something that would help young athletes find the direction and support we sometimes lacked in our early days. We wanted to build a community where sports isn’t just about winning trophies, but about building character, resilience, and purpose. We believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to discover their potential and to experience the life lessons that only sports can teach.

At Outplay, we’re not just developing athletes; we’re shaping individuals. We’re guiding them on their journey from raw, untamed energy to focused, disciplined strength. We’re teaching them that the path from anger to controlled aggression is a powerful one – one that transforms challenges into opportunities, doubts into confidence, and passion into a lifelong purpose.

As a director, and as someone who has walked this path, my goal is simple: to give back to the world of sports that gave so much to me. I want every young athlete who walks through our doors to feel the same sense of belonging, to know that they are part of something bigger than themselves. We are here to help them grow, not just as players, but as people.

Thank you for believing in Outplay Sports Foundation. Together, we’re building a legacy of passion, resilience, and strength. We’re creating a future where sports can continue to transform lives, just as it transformed mine.

Warm regards,

Shailesh Tripathi

Founder Director

Outplay Sports Foundation