2025 ATHLETE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
What is an NSOF Athlete Ambassador?
An NSOF Athlete Ambassador is a dedicated supporter of the Navy Special Operations Foundation, utilizing their personal platforms to raise awareness and support for the foundation.
This role is open to individuals of all athletic abilities who are passionate about promoting the needs and awareness of the Navy Special Operations community.
Whether you're a competitive athlete or a fitness enthusiast, your commitment helps shine a light on the important work of NSOF and fosters greater support from the broader community.
Through participation in athletic events, social media engagement, and community outreach, ambassadors play a key role in advancing the mission to support, honor, and empower our Navy Special Operations heroes and their families.
Current And Past Athletes
Athlete Ambassador
Shane Schwarze
Gulf Coast Ironman
Shane has been an active duty Deep Sea Navy Diver for 11 years, with deployments all across the globe. Currently, he is part of the Navy's only Saturation Fly Away Dive System team. Inspired by the support he received from NSOF, he joined the NSOF Athlete Ambassador Program to give back and raise awareness for the invaluable resources NSOF provides to our Navy EOD and Navy Diver communities.
Athlete Ambassador
Matt Byington
$18,641 Raised
After running the Boston Marathon while attending Harvard Business School, Matt completed his next, very impressive challenge: The Sea Shore 50k! Matt's commitment and extraordinary efforts resulted in raising an incredible $18,641 for our heroes and their families!
Athlete Ambassador
Mike King
$4,055 Raised
After retiring from his fighting career, Mike has had the burning sensation to give back to our heroes. Connected to Navy EOD through a good friend, he found the NSOF Athlete Ambassador Program. Mike feels that "what better to serve than by serving the men and women who serve on our front lines".
Athlete Ambassador
Emma Ferris
Emma has been an active duty Navy EOD operator since 2019. Her desire to turn her hobby into something more meaningful and to give back to the NSO community has lead her to the NSOF Athlete Ambassador Program. She is truly grateful for all of her mentors in the community and appreciates that NSOF provides invaluable resources and support to active duty and veteran Navy EOD, Navy Diver personnel, and their families.
