Filling The Lane announces new board leadership for 2026–2027, appointing Markeishia Smith as Board Chair and welcoming Jennifer Thornton as an ex officio board member. Together, their leadership and community experience will support FTL’s continued growth and mission to empower youth and families.

A new door just opened. 🎓🏀 Filling The Lane partners with Warner University to create a scholarship and development pathway for a student-athlete ready to take the next step. Read how this partnership is changing futures.

Filling The Lane is proud to announce a new partnership with Christian Preparatory Athletics! 🦅 Together, we’re creating opportunities for students to grow academically, athletically, and personally - offering mentorship, structure, and a supportive community for those who need a fresh start.

We’re proud to celebrate one of our own, Jean, a Filling The Lane member who’s now part of the new Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program at Haines City High School! Under the guidance of Ms. Blocker, Jean and his classmates are already serving the community through the school’s Blood Drive, showing what it means to “Step N2 Your Lane” with compassion and purpose.

Filling The Lane is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a $10,000 grant from the City of Winter Haven! This funding will help us expand programs that empower youth through sports, mentorship, and community service, providing tools for personal growth, academic success, and stronger community connections. We sincerely thank the City of Winter Haven for believing in our mission to make a lasting impact.

Celebrating the first semester of 2025–2026, our Filling The Lane (FTL) student-athletes have shown excellence both in the classroom and on the court. With an average GPA of 3.42 and many earning Honor Roll or Principal’s List status, these students exemplify discipline, focus, and leadership. At FTL, we invest in the whole student, supporting growth in academics, athletics, and life.

Are you ready to elevate your game and be part of something bigger? Filling the Lane invites all 7th and 8th graders to step up and join...