About Us

Xtreme Athletics empowers underprivileged youth to create foundations for sustainable futures by helping to improve their mental and physical health.

We design individual and targeted wellness initiatives that :

  • incorporate exercise and nutrition education,

  • provide youth with tools that build resilience,

  • reduce the prevalence of type 2 diabetes, and

  • supply meaningful academic and vocational opportunities.

By addressing racial and economic health disparities and fostering skills development, our transformative program enables individuals to overcome obstacles and embrace healthier lifestyles. Our goal is to help those in our community embark on a path to personal and professional success.

Zaire “Coach Z” Calvin

Founder & Executive Director

Though he lost his brother to the violence, Coach Z found his path out of gang-riddled Altadena through sports. Raised by his single mother, he was encouraged to find structure within athletics. Excelling in football, Coach Z eventually achieved a full athletic scholarship and later a professional coaching career. While accomplishing his goals on the field, he dreamt of creating the space for his community that he always desired growing up. He later lost another brother to his battle with type 2 diabetes and was encouraged to find the path to total wellness. Drawing on his personal and professional experiences, Coach Z designed the Xtreme Athletics program

Board of Directors :

Zaire Calvin - Executive Director / CEO

Phillip Pollerana - Chief Operations Officer

Michiko Lee - Board Chair

Alicia Procello - Board Co-Chair

Franchesca Verrett - Treasurer

Paul Repetti - Board President

Jennifer Blades - VP of Operations

Lawrence Phillips - Board Co-Vice-President