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EASII Foundation for Youth
EASII Foundation for Youth is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in February 2007 by Alex Smith, during his tenure with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rooted in a passion for youth development, the foundation leverages decades of experience in athletic and educational enrichment to empower young athletes—both in local communities and abroad.
The inspiration behind the Foundation stems from Alex’s father, Edwin Smith, a former Denver Bronco and the first Bahamian to play in the NFL. Carrying forward his father’s legacy, Alex hosted free football camps in the Bahamas for three consecutive summers, serving youth ages 8 to 18. These camps revealed the extraordinary potential of young athletes who had limited access to American football but limitless determination.
With steadfast support from his mother, Pia Smith, the Foundation was formally established to expand access to educational and athletic opportunities for deserving youth. Through impactful partnerships with the NFL Players Association, Atlantis Resort, the Government of the Bahamas, and various local businesses, EASII Foundation continues to use sports as a powerful vehicle for education, mentorship, and character development.
Since its inception, the Foundation has organized fundraising dinners, silent auctions, and hurricane relief initiatives, each reinforcing its mission to uplift and inspire youth through opportunity, access, and community support.
The mission of the EASII Foundation for Youth is to provide access to quality education for low income youth from all ethnic groups, cultures, and religions
Smith Family NextGen Foundation
Smith Family NextGen Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to expanding access to youth sports while creating meaningful opportunities for young athletes and families throughout the community. Through youth flag football leagues, camps, clinics, scholarships, mentorship, and community outreach initiatives, the Foundation focuses on developing confidence, leadership, teamwork, discipline, and lifelong healthy habits in the next generation of athletes.
Led by President Danielle Smith, a former Division I athlete at UCLA and international track & field competitor, the Foundation was built on a lifelong passion for sports, youth development, and community impact. Coming from a family deeply rooted in athletics and professional sports, Danielle brings extensive experience in both competitive athletics and sports programming, with a strong focus on creating positive, structured, and inclusive environments where children can thrive both on and off the field.
The Foundation proudly supports and operates youth programming through Under The Lights Land O’ Lakes Flag Football and continues to expand opportunities for athletes of all skill levels throughout Pasco County. This summer, the Foundation will also launch the Land O’ Lakes Skills & Development Camp, designed to provide youth athletes with high-level instruction, skill development, mentorship, and confidence-building opportunities in a fun and encouraging environment.