Co - Founders
Bethany Yamamoto
&
Miles Li
Ascend Global Athletics: Uniting Sport, Culture, and Opportunity
Ascend Global Athletics LLC is built on a global vision for the next generation of athletes—where sport becomes a bridge between cultures, communities, and opportunity.
Founded by Co-Founders and Program Directors Bethany Yamamoto and Miles Li, both based in Atlanta, Georgia, the organization reflects a shared belief in athletics as a catalyst for personal growth and global connection.
Our Story
Bethany Yamamoto, an Atlanta-based athlete, coach, and lifelong lacrosse player, brings a deeply international perspective to her work. With Japanese, Scottish, and Trinidadian heritage, she grew up immersed in cultural exchange and travel, experiences that shaped her commitment to building inclusive athletic communities. Through lacrosse—played both locally and internationally—she discovered the sport’s unique ability to develop leadership, confidence, and character alongside competitive skill.
Miles Li, also based in Atlanta, was raised in Chongqing, China before moving to the United States as a teenager. His transition into a new country was shaped by sport—soccer, football, and basketball—which became essential pathways to belonging, identity, and connection. His journey reinforced a core belief that athletics can open doors and unite people across cultural and geographic boundaries.
After six months in China working with schools and youth lacrosse programs, the two discovered a shared mission centered on global athletic development and cultural exchange. That experience solidified their vision for programs that not only train athletes, but also foster cross-cultural understanding and long-term opportunity.
That shared purpose became the foundation of Ascend Global Athletics LLC and its flagship initiative, the FastBreak Elite Summer Camp & Clinics—a program designed to elevate athletic performance while building global-minded leaders through sport.
We run high-intensity sports camps & Clinics that sharpen skills, boost endurance, and hardwire winning mindsets. Seasoned coaches, elite facilities, and data-driven drills deliver measurable gains fast.
From sunrise sprints to night-time strategy sessions, every minute pushes athletes past limits. Walk in eager. Leave unstoppable.
Built to Forge Champions
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