AVANCE® is the Association for the Advancement of Latinos in Sports trademark, a member-based 501(c)(6) non-profit business organization dedicated to advancing professional and economic opportunities for Latinos in the sports industry.
AVANCE’s mission is to advance professional and economic opportunities for Latinos in the sports industry. This is achieved through advocacy, research, education, networking, and mentorship opportunities.
AVANCE was founded by Gary Acosta, the co-founder of NAHREP and L’ATTITUDE, two of America’s most prominent Latino business organizations. A world-class board of advisors that includes leading sports industry leaders and executives guides AVANCE’s strategic plan.
You can join AVANCE by visiting our website at avancesports.com and selecting the membership type that fits your status.
You can join AVANCE by visiting our website at avancesports.com and selecting the membership type that fits your status.
Depending on the membership type, members receive a wide range of benefits, including access to conferences, valuable industry data, reports, insights, wealth-building networks, and exclusive networking. Additionally, membership supports AVANCE’s research and advocacy initiatives.
AVANCE serves as an educational resource for the sports industry by providing data, information, and insights into Latinos’ increasing impact on sports.
Depending on the membership type, members receive a wide range of benefits, including access to conferences, valuable industry data, reports, insights, wealth-building networks, and exclusive networking. Additionally, membership supports AVANCE’s research and advocacy initiatives.
AVANCE serves as an educational resource for the sports industry by providing data, information, and insights into Latinos’ increasing impact on sports.
AVANCE believes the sports economy benefits from having a significant Latino presence at all levels of the industry, including ownership, management, administration, media, coaching, fan engagement, talent on the field and court, and all related sports products and service providers. We strive to be part of the solution to more Latino engagement and participation in sport and the business of sport.