About Us
Our Mission is to connect collegiate and youth athletes through various virtual outlets such as film breakdown and analysis, mentoring, nutrition consulting, strength/conditioning consulting, recruiting navigation, and more. The goal of each session is to share knowledge and skills in order to help “bridge the game” between college athletes and youth athletes. We want to accelerate the playing field whether an athlete has access to top-notch coaching in their hometown or not, by providing next-level coaching for the driven athletes willing to put in the extra work.
Bridge The Game enables youth athletes to rapidly expand their skillset, gain college recruiting advice and knowledge, and most of all make personal, live connections with the more seasoned athletes they so greatly admire. For collegiate athletes, our platform affords the opportunity to work a flexible job that can accommodate rigorous training and academic course schedules. It also allows athletes to capitalize on their Name, Image, and Likeness, regardless of the popularity of their sport, or the size of their school.
Lastly, Bridge the Game allows collegiate athletes to serve as ambassadors for the sports to which they have dedicated their lives. Whether a youth athlete wants the life changing experience of getting lessons from their favorite college athlete, or wants a mentor to navigate the the recruiting process and everchanging sports landscape,
Bridge The Game turns dreams into reality.
Our Story
My name is Quentin Pellegrino and I am currently a Graduate defender for Sacred Heart University’s lacrosse team, with my undergraduate degree and playing experience at Jacksonville University. I went to Lake Travis High School in Austin, TX, where Bryce and I met through club lacrosse, while competing in high school as rivals.
However, I spent most of my youth in Paulding County, GA. My parents started the lacrosse league for North Paulding High School, which allowed me to fall in love with the sport from a young age and gave me the opportunity to earn a scholarship at Jacksonville University.
Collegiate lacrosse was just a dream at a young age, but seemed almost impossible as no one from my town had ever played at that level. If I would have had the opportunity to learn from college players that I saw as role models, I would have been even more driven and inspired. Now, thanks to Bridge the Game, young athletes from across the country can connect to college athletes in real-time through our virtual platform, regardless of their community size or the popularity of their sport.
Additionally, Bridge the Game solves another issue that is talked about more internally among college athletes than externally — our ability to support ourselves financially. Off the field and in the locker room I often hear my teammates talking about wanting to make money in their current situation as a student-athlete, but not having the time to work traditional job hours. Now, we all have the ability to grow the sport we love on our own schedules and at our own rates, online. “Bridge the Game” is a win-win for both youth and collegiate athletes, which is why Bryce and I are so passionate about changing the game!
My name is Bryce Walker and I am a former student-athlete at the University of Notre Dame. I received my degree in finance and social entrepreneurship while also being a 2-time National Champion and 4-year varsity letterman midfielder on the lacrosse team. I was born and raised in Austin, Texas, and each and every sport imaginable has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. However, being from Central Texas, lacrosse was never as prominent or popular among the community, and it was hard to find extra training resources when the (few) college players from the area went back to school. Additionally, as I got older, it became increasingly difficult to navigate the recruiting process of “dos and don’ts” due to the lack of knowledge in my city.
However, I vividly remember getting the chance to speak with a well known lacrosse player and future Tewaaraton award winner over the phone about his recruiting journey, as well as ask about training advice. This completely changed my mindset about the process. Not only had I gained valuable advice, but I made a connection with someone I truly admired — something I’ll remember for the rest of my life. This is exactly the mission of Bridge The Game – connect youth athletes to collegiate athletes, spreading knowledge and making meaningful connections through online sessions, anytime, anywhere.
Whether you are from a community where your sport does not have a large following like Quentin and me, or you want to meet your favorite player, talk to them, learn, and make a connection that you will never forget, Bridge The Game is for you.
On the other side of things, Quentin and I both know the time constraints put on student-athletes, and how difficult it is to make money at school based on these constraints. With Bridge The Game, college athletes like us can set their own schedules as well as rates, and work as much or as little as they wish. Whether that means setting aside a small block of time on certain days, or choosing to do a quick session during a homework break, the possibilities are endless for athletes.
Why Choose Us?
Take your game to the next level
If you want to take your game to the next level, but do not have access to players in your sport who have already achieved success, that goal can seem insurmountable. But thanks to Bridge the Game, you can get the one-on-one coaching you need to break through!
Find a Reliable, Credible Mentor
Sometimes, we just need a bit of guidance. Getting that guidance from someone closer to our age and can relate to our challenges is particularly helpful. Bridge the Game allows student athletes to form trusted relationships with college players in a safe environment.
Get Recruiting Advice from a Success Story
One of the most difficult things for any student-athlete to do is navigate the recruiting process. By the time many student-athletes figure it out, it is often too late. Bridge the Game allows youth athletes to get advice from those who have “been there, done that.” Why take the long road when there is a short cut?
