Doing. ExceptionAl. Deeds.
A community-based youth development organization focused on life skills, mentorship, and personal growth for students in grades 6–12. Building character, leadership, and real-world readiness.
Our Mission
Doing Exceptional Deeds (D.A.D.) is a community-based youth development organization focused on life skills, mentorship, and personal growth for students in grades 6–12. Our programs are designed to support character development, decision-making, leadership, and real-world readiness.
What We Do:
- • Provide mentorship and life skills development
- • Teach accountability, discipline, and professionalism
- • Offer structured workshops on leadership, communication, and financial literacy
- • Create positive intergenerational engagement opportunities (youth + seniors)
- • Provide a safe, community-based environment for growth and support
- • Encourage academic focus and responsible decision-making
All activities are educational and developmental in nature. While many participants are student-athletes, D.A.D. does not operate as a sports team, training organization, or recruiting service.
Learn Our Story
Our Impact in Numbers
Every number represents a life touched, a future shaped.
Our Programs
Youth Wellness & Student Success
An education-first initiative supporting students in grades 6–12 as they develop confidence, self-awareness, accountability, and healthy decision-making skills.
Athlete Education & Transition Portal
Supports student-athletes as they navigate life transitions, identity, and decision-making beyond sports through structured learning and mentorship.
Industry Voices
Short 1–3 minute educational videos from professionals across sports, media, business, trades, and community service — real-world insight for youth.
Athlete Education & Family Support
Comprehensive education and support resources for athletes and their families, bridging the gap between athletic development and life readiness.
Exceptional Projects
Initiatives that go beyond the ordinary — creating lasting impact in our communities.
Mental Health Life Skills Youth Services
Empowering youth with mental health awareness, emotional resilience, and life skills to navigate challenges and thrive.
Community Outreach & Engagement
Building bridges between neighbors, schools, and community organizations to create lasting positive change.
Golden Connections
An intergenerational program connecting seniors with youth, fostering mutual respect, wisdom-sharing, and community bonds.
See Us In Action
Real events. Real people. Real impact.
Terrell Burgess — Giving Back to the Community
Golden Connections — Holiday with Our Seniors
Our Story in Video
Watch our programs, community events, and the people behind the mission.
From Our Events
Terrell Burgess — Giving Back
Golden Connections — Holiday with Our Seniors
Beach Cleanup & Athletic Training
On YouTube
D.A.D. in Action
Community Impact
Exceptional Deeds
Your Donation Funds
Exceptional Deeds
Every dollar you give directly supports youth education, athlete transition programs, and senior community engagement. Be part of something exceptional.
Donate NowD.A.D. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible.
Volunteer
Give your time and talents to support our programs and make a direct impact in the community.
Get InvolvedPartner With Us
Schools, organizations, and businesses — join us as a community partner to expand our reach.
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Follow UsHow the D.A.D. System Works
We operate as a connected development system built on mentorship, education, and life skills — not as a sports team or recruiting service.
Community
Local initiatives like San Marcos United provide youth engagement, mentorship, life skills, and structured community support. This is where development begins.
Athlete
Through the Athlete Education & Transition Portal, we support college and post-secondary athletes with financial literacy, decision-making, and identity beyond sports.
Career
Through Voices of Our Industry and mentorship, participants are connected to real careers, industry pathways, and opportunities that extend beyond the playing field.
The Result
Community → Development → Opportunity
Not just participation — progression. A complete pipeline from the ground up.
Community
Development
Career
San Marcos United
A community-driven movement focused on building structured opportunities for youth through training, mentorship, and community engagement. This is where development starts — on the ground, in the community.
San Marcos United is supported and structured by D.A.D., ensuring what starts locally can scale into long-term opportunity across community development, athlete education, and career pathways.
Order 760
A local giving model designed to support youth, programs, and community impact.
760 Legacy
MonthlyConsistent support for community development. Direct impact on youth access and program sustainability.
Donate Monthly760 Support
One-TimeImmediate impact. Supports current programs, events, and youth access in need.
Donate Once760 Commitment
AnnualFull-year commitment. Supports expansion, program growth, and long-term planning stability.
Donate YearlyOur Sponsors & Partners
Grateful for the organizations and individuals who stand with us in building structure, creating opportunity, and delivering impact.
Healthcare PartnerTri-City Medical Center
Tri-City provides medical support and health screenings for D.A.D. athletes and youth participants, reinforcing our commitment to whole-person development.
Healthcare PartnerScripps Oceanside
Scripps has supported D.A.D. community giveback events, including our Nurses Giveback initiative honoring frontline healthcare workers.
Athletic PartnerStampede Elite
Stampede Elite Youth partners with D.A.D. for athlete training camps, skill development sessions, and competitive exposure for youth in the San Diego area.
Academic PartnerSDSU Track & Field
SDSU Track & Field connects D.A.D. athletes to collegiate pathways, mentorship from student-athletes, and academic preparation resources.DPT Gaspar
DPT Gaspar provides physical therapy and injury prevention resources to keep D.A.D. athletes healthy and performing at their best.GreenGuard Printing
GreenGuard supports D.A.D. with branded materials, event signage, and print resources that amplify our community presence.TTC
TTC collaborates with D.A.D. on workforce development initiatives, connecting young athletes to career exploration and professional mentorship.Interested in partnering with D.A.D.? Contact us to learn more.
In the Community
From hospital visits to beach workouts — D.A.D. shows up where it matters.
JC Jackson — Nurses Giveback
Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego
Brett Swain — Super Bowl Champion
On the field with D.A.D. youth athletes
Moonlight Beach Clean Up
Community workout with Stampede Elite youth
Tackle Development Practice
Building skills and discipline on the field
Tackle Development — Bag Work
Proper form, discipline, and technique on the field
Youth Tackle — Pad Drill
Teaching safe technique and confidence from the ground up
Stampede Elite — Tri-City Medical Center
Youth athletes giving back to frontline healthcare heroes
Terrell Burgess #26 — Tri-City Hospital Foundation
Signed jersey donation honoring frontline healthcare workers
SKLZ — Michael Cummings
SKLZ brand marketer donating time to youth development with Stampede Elite
Spring Tackle Development Practice
Building contact confidence and ball-carrying fundamentals
Aztecs in Action: Holidays with Our Seniors
SDSU athletes & D.A.D. visiting seniors at Poway Adult Day Healthcare Center
Moonlight Beach — Agility & Speed Training
Stampede Elite youth developing footwork and explosiveness on the sand