501(c)(3) nonprofit · Torrance, California
Talent is everywhere. Opportunity isn’t.
Diamonds In The Rough Sports Foundation gives underserved, low-income and at-risk kids free access to professional-level baseball coaching, academic tutoring and mentorship, so a family’s income never decides how far a child can go.
Our mission
Transform youth through the discipline of sports and empowerment through knowledge.
Youth sports have become pay-to-play. Private lessons, travel teams and showcase fees price out the families who would benefit most. We remove those barriers and pair every hour on the field with the academic and life skills that carry kids into college, careers and leadership.
What we do
Six programs. One whole player.
Athletic growth only counts when it’s matched by growth in the classroom and in character. Every Diamonds In The Rough program is free to families.
01
Free Baseball & Softball Clinics
Coming soon. Professional-level baseball and softball instruction in hitting, fielding, pitching and base running for players of every age, at no cost. Our next season is in planning; clinics usually run in the summer.
02
Academic Tutoring
Reading and math support for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, so young athletes build the study habits that keep them eligible and on track.
03
Youth Leadership
Public speaking, accountability, conflict resolution and service. We teach kids to lead their teams, their families and their communities.
04
Community Service
Our athletes give back: visits with seniors in assisted living, community gardening and reading programs.
05
American Samoa Student-Athlete Pathway
A bridge for Pacific Islander youth to U.S. academics, college pathways and advanced training, built on decades of coaching in American Samoa.
06
One-on-One Player Development
Individual coaching from Coach Murphy Su’a for high school, college and professional baseball and softball players: hitting, defense, throwing and the mental game.
On the field
Coaching that travels
Coach Murphy Su’a’s record
The coaching kids usually can’t afford. Free.
Our clinics are led by Murphy Su’a: an NCAA Division I First-Team All-American at BYU, a former player in the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers organizations, and a coach who has built nationally ranked programs.
Figures describe Coach Su’a’s coaching career, from his Los Angeles Sportswalk of Fame biography.
American Samoa pathway
A bridge from the islands to college
Pacific Islander athletes often have the talent and the grit but not the road map. Building on Coach Su’a’s years leading the American Samoa national team, we help student-athletes from American Samoa understand U.S. academic standards, college recruiting and advanced training.
For funders and sponsors
Ready for due diligence
Grantmakers, corporate partners and community foundations can find our legal details, program model, how we measure results and current funding priorities in one place.
| Legal name | Diamonds In The Rough Sportsfoundation Inc |
|---|---|
| Tax status | 501(c)(3) nonprofit, recognized by the IRS in 2008 |
| EIN | 26-0319019 |
| Based in | Torrance, California |
| Serving | Torrance, West Carson and Greater Los Angeles |
Get involved
Every kid needs a team behind them
Volunteer
Coach at a clinic, tutor a young reader or mentor a high school athlete through recruiting.
Host a clinic
Leagues, schools and parks: request a free, professional-level clinic for the coming season.
Frequently asked questions
What is Diamonds In The Rough Sports Foundation?
Diamonds In The Rough Sports Foundation (DITR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Torrance, California that helps underserved, low-income and at-risk youth through free baseball and softball clinics, tutoring, leadership training and community service.
Are DITR’s clinics free?
Yes. DITR’s baseball and softball clinics are free for every participant. They are funded by donations, grants and community sponsors. The next clinic season is in planning, and clinics usually run in the summer.
Who runs Diamonds In The Rough?
DITR was founded by Murphy Su’a, a former NCAA Division I All-American and pro baseball player with more than 40 years of coaching experience, and Nina Su’a, who serves as Executive Director.
Where does DITR serve?
DITR is based in Torrance and serves Torrance, West Carson and the rest of Greater Los Angeles, plus student-athletes from American Samoa.
How can I support DITR?
You can donate, volunteer as a coach, tutor or mentor, host a free clinic at your league or school, or partner with DITR as a funder or sponsor.