Who we serve
Young athletes ages 15–25, primarily football athletes at the high school, college, and developmental levels—especially those in underserved communities.
About Us
Building athletes, beyond the game.
We guide young athletes through an overwhelming recruiting process with clarity, faith, and purpose—developing the whole person on the field, in the classroom, and in life.
Our Story
Why we started Rise Beyond
Rise Beyond Development was founded to bring clarity, faith, and purpose to the often overwhelming recruiting process. Our dream is to develop the whole athlete—athletically, academically, spiritually, and personally—while partnering with families every step of the way.
True success goes beyond stats and scholarships. It is about preparing athletes for life and helping young athletes step into adulthood with confidence, integrity, and a clear sense of who they are becoming.
How we support
We walk alongside athletes and families as they navigate recruiting, development, and major life decisions with trusted mentorship.
What makes us different
We do not only ask, “How good is the athlete?” We ask, “Who are they becoming?” Character, faith, and purpose lead the way.
Proven Experience
Leadership shaped on and off the field
Our leaders combine championship-level athletics, decades of professional leadership, nonprofit service, and hands-on mentorship.
Ian Jackson
Executive, champion & steward
A former Reebok Spartan-sponsored athlete and multi-time champion, Ian also brings more than 25 years of architectural, engineering, construction, and project leadership experience.
- Senior Project Manager & Designer
- International and national championship experience
- Tero International Graduate — tero.com
Karl Manz
Senior Management, faith leader and Mentor
A former defensive end and linebacker with 97 semi-professional and international games, 121 career sacks, four Defensive Player of the Year honors, and two world championships.
- 2024 Semi-Professional Football Hall of Fame
- 2022 Arizona State Champion
- Church leader
Meet Our Team
The people behind the mission
A dedicated team bringing experience, faith, and a shared commitment to every athlete and family we serve.
Ian Jackson
Founder & Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Karl Manz
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Hector Lujan
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Victor Daniel
Director of Player Development
Jafit Solis
Director of Latin America Operations
Silvia Picado
Administrative Coordinator to Latin America
“Rise Beyond Development is about building athletes, strengthening families, and using football as a tool to change lives—locally and around the world.”
The Rise Beyond Development Team