There's no question that businesses can make a big impact in their communities with investments in youth sports.  Justin Prettyman, Executive Director of the San Francisco 49ers Foundation shares his experience of how the organization is doing just that in the Bay Area. 

Our conversation extends into how any organization can create powerful partnerships, the mission of the 49ers Foundation, the investment in girl's flag football, and some of the lasting lessons from his days of playing youth sports. 

Tune in here to learn more from a Force of Fortune in youth sports. 

(1:02) Pro Sport Affiliations in youth sports and its impact
(4:32) Introducing the "Who Said It?" quote of the episode
(5:08) An introduction to Justin Prettyman 
(9:41) How Justin found himself at the crossroads of Philanthropy and Sports
(11:13) What is The 49ers Foundation?
(15:43) What to keep in mind when approaching a potential partner
(16:40) The importance and investment in women's flag football 
(20:29) This or That Gauntlet time... Couch or Recliner...  Joe Montana or Steve Young... Who's coming up big in the clutch Deebo Samuel or George Kittle? Listen in here! 
(28:28) The "Who Said It?" quote revealed 

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