Marc Maye

Marc Maye, a native of Compton, CA, is a passionate advocate for youth development through sports. Having witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by many of his peers due to gang involvement, Marc credits his strong support system and participation in youth and sports programs for his own impactful journey. He earned his Bachelor’s in Kinesiology from CSUDH and a Master’s in Education from Mount St. Mary’s College.

As CEO of Project Blue, Marc is dedicated to strengthening community-law enforcement relationships and closing equity gaps through youth programming. He is also the visionary Founder of 4wrdProgress Youth Foundation, a non-profit committed to teaching and developing essential life skills in young people through sports. Marc’s deep commitment stems from a belief in sports as a powerful tool for holistic growth, a philosophy he champions in “From Sports to Life” to empower coaches, mentors, and educators to shape future leaders on and off the field.