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Our Story

Empowering Athletes

We are dedicated to the vision of a future where athletic excellence is not a privilege, but a right. The NEA Legacy Foundation was established to provide the financial support and development opportunities that student-athletes in southern New Hampshire deserve.

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Cole Yennaco

Chairman

At the NEA Legacy Foundation, our leadership team is driven by a shared passion for youth sports and community empowerment. We aim to break down financial barriers so that every student-athlete—regardless of background or circumstance—has the opportunity to compete, grow, and succeed. By actively raising funds, forging community partnerships, and managing our resources with absolute integrity and discretion, our board works tirelessly to award life-changing college scholarships, deliver direct financial relief to local families, and reinvest into our sports programs. We believe that athletic participation builds character and opens doors, and our leadership is committed to ensuring that legacy continues for generations to come.

Our Leadership Team

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Jim Bail

Secretary

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Emma Yennaco

President

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Gary Salvador

Treasurer

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Brody Yennaco

Vice President

Board of Scholarships

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Cheryl Haas
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Bruce Yennaco

Advisors

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Jay Yennaco
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Nicki Yennaco
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