NASHUA, NH, March 5, 2014 – Velocity Performance, a leading provider of business consulting & professional training services, will be donating time and resources to launch a youth leadership academy for over 100 young leaders in partnership with Nashua PAL, Police Athletic League. Velocity Performance is also a leading sponsor of the upcoming Keegan Family Courage & Faith Charity Bowl on March 12, 2014; proceeds from the event will fund the launch of Nashua PAL’s Victory Academy.
Brendan P. Keegan, Managing Partner at Velocity Performance, said, “We have an opportunity to change the trajectory of hundreds of young kids’ lives. The Victory Academy is focused on empowering our youth to maximize their potential and to make those around them better. Working hand-in-hand with PAL, we will build a foundation of habits that instill winning traits and skills to propel youth to victory.”
Shaun Nelson, Executive Director at the Nashua PAL, eagerly anticipates the launch of the new initiative. “This has been an unprecedented donation of time, money and thought leadership from Velocity Performance and the Foundation. The Victory Academy is going to give Nashua PAL a chance to reach even more kids with positive messaging, emphasizing the importance of young leaders in our community and paying great dividends for years to come. The Foundation’s Charity Bowl is shaping up to be one of PAL’s largest fundraising events in our history.”
The Foundation’s Inaugural Charity Bowl sold out in days with 30 corporate and community sponsors sending over 150 bowlers to the lanes and nearly 100 local businesses and retailers donating to the silent and live auctions.
The Victory Academy is an extension of Velocity’s Leadership Academy offering built for executives, professionals and emerging leaders in companies large and small, from the Fortune 100 to Inc. 500 businesses. The Victory Academy works with any youth to become their best, whatever their individual best means. The Victory Academy also sets an expectation for all young leaders to go back to their community, team or group and make others better—this is known as the exponential factor.
About Brendan P. Keegan
Brendan P. Keegan is a 4-time President & CEO. He has raised nearly a billion dollars of capital and maintained an internal rate of return 2x the industry average through execution of successful exit strategies. Through his leadership, Brendan has inspired extraordinary performance for over 25,000 people including 5,000 sales professionals. His experience spans Fortune 100, mid-market & entrepreneurial start-up ventures. Brendan and his wife Dana also founded the Keegan Family COURAGE & FAITH Foundation focused on supporting youth academics, education, leadership and athletics.
About Velocity Performance
Velocity Performance is a leading provider of business consulting & professional training services to high-performing sales forces, leaders, individuals and organizations around the globe. Velocity Performance professionals specialize in strategic & business planning, sales & marketing optimization, and leadership transformation. Training services include sales & leadership training and business coaching.
About Nashua PAL (Police Athletic League)
Nashua PAL, Police Athletic League, was founded in 1989 with the mission to create a positive attitude between the children of Nashua and the members of the Nashua Police Department through sponsored sports, activities and enrichment programs. The organization targets programs to support at-risk youth and promote health, fitness, education and character. Some of the programs include boxing, cross-country, football, cheer, a downtown youth center, and numerous other sports. Find out more about Nashua PAL at https://www.nashuapal.com.
Contact: Amanda E Rogers | 603.402.1734 | amanda@velocityperformance.com