To The Next Level is a Christ-centered ministry dedicated to educate, inspire, and motivate athletes and coaches, and all whom they influence to achieve their full human, spiritual, and athletic potential in reaching to the next level through a life changing relationship with Jesus Christ.

TTNL is a nonprofit, 501 (c) 3 organization which is governed by an seven member board of directors and operates under the daily direction of executive director/founder Doug Reese. This ministry is headquartered in Morris, Minnesota.

BEGINNINGS

On March 26, 2000, head wrestling coach of the University of Minnesota-Morris, Doug Reese was returning from a recruiting trip to Michigan. Late in the evening as Doug Reese was praying and praising God for a successful trip, he drove through northern Illinois when God spoke clearly and directly to begin a web-based athletic ministry called "To The Next Level." In fact the Holy Spirit gave complete directions to the layout and design of this internet based ministry. After struggling with God's call and the ability to do such a project, work began in the writing, the design and the layout of the web site in early June. In September of 2000 "To The Next Level" was launched on the world wide web.

FINANCIAL INTEGRITY

TTNL is dedicated to maintaining financial integrity and makes its annual financial statements available to anyone requesting them. TTNL is also committed to being a faithful steward of all of its resources, which requires planning and careful spending. Finally, consistent with its commitment to supporting the mission of the local church, TTNL encourages individuals to give to their local church before making any contribution to this ministry.

A GLOBAL OUTREACH MINISTRY

TTNL is an international ministry dedicated to reaching athletes and coaches for Christ. After Doug Reese received a letter from Madeleine M., a 16 year old athlete from Sydney, Australia who was seeking advice in developing mental skills training in wrestling, God once again spoke to Coach Reese. He said, "If you are reaching wrestlers from Australia with your wrestling web site, just think what I can do with My web site."

TTNL has expanded the vision to Latin America, translating the web site into Spanish. Tony Quinones began serving as the Latin American Director in June of 2001. The TTNL Sport Ministry to Latin America will be set up to serve athletes and coaches out of Guadalajara, Mexico.

TTNL Ministry activities include:

• Day camps for athletes
• Coaching Clinics
• Sports Management Counseling
• Olympic and Pro Athlete Ministry
• Development of TTNL Training Center
• TTNL website with cutting edge material and information
• Supporting the local church

Plans are also being laid for future expansion of the web site into other languages as well.

VOLUNTEERS AND TEAM MEMBERS

TTNL places great dependence on volunteers. We are always seeking assistance in these important areas:

• Testimonies from coaches and athletes.
• Coaches and professional athletes who would like to share from their personal experiences on how they reached the next level.
• Articles from coaches, medical staff, nutritionists, strength coaches, and athletes that will assist to strengthen, encourage, motivate and develop both coaches and athletes from around the world, and as a result spread the gospel of Christ and glorify Him!

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