Anish Gowda

Founded a soccer training business which provides players from low-income families to receive the same high-level training and game experience an elite youth club would offer, at a price of $150 per year compared to the $2,000 charged by elite clubs. Currently have around 50 players making up 5 different teams competing in elite tournaments at various age groups.

Partnered with the Radha Madhav Society to create a summer camp in the Milwaukee Area. Focus on promoting South Asian culture among the youth of Milwaukee. In charge of planning lunch items, games, and creating a structure for the various activities throughout the day. First year had a week long camp with around 25 kids while providing breakfast, snacks, and lunch. Second year held a 10 week long camp with around 60 different kids while again providing breakfast, snacks, and lunch.

• Increased club membership from 5 people the year before to over 50+ student members. Through creative budgeting was able to book hotel rooms and membership costs in order for our team to compete at Regionals and State. Organized other non-fbla business related activities for our club such as the JA Titan challenge and a forensic accounting competition at UW Madison.

Increased membership from 50 to 80 members. Head the largest chess club in the State of Wisconsin. Managed accounts, revenue, and assisted advisor in setting up the yearly Spartan open tournament, to fund our overnight tournaments including the Junior Open, the U.S. Open in Schaumburg, and the High School State Chess Championship.

One of the 20 students in a National Blue Ribbon school hand picked by the National Secondary Principal of the Year. Work with the Principal to create and implement school policy. Recently worked to add more printers for the school and prevent a ban on AI in classroom, and instead promote it as an effective learning tool.

Played an integral role in helping our varsity soccer team achieve a rank of 11th in the Nation along with a regional and sectional championship with a state tournament appearance. Used my leadership and skills on and off the field to put the team in a winning position.

One of the few youth referees in the State to be selected to officiate State and Presidents Cup matches. Refereed numerous State and Regional finals at club level in some of the most prestigious tournaments in the Midwest areas in older age groups.