NO! It's hard to find coaches who will do anything to help advance their kids to the next level. A lot of coaches are only coaching for a paycheck or self gratification. ​ Unlike coaches and schools, MAP is not a part of any local organization. MAP is here only for the student athletes. ​ Student athletes only need their parent's permission to join as parents have 100% authority over their kids' including their kids activities, not schools or coaches, according to the state law.

Any 7th-12th grade student athlete that attends any of Mississippi's public, private, or charter schools. ​

Student athletes only pay a monthly membership fee of $125 . Yes, you heard it right; only $125 & that includes full access to all of the MAP benefits including 100's of events, tournaments, games, camps & more. ​ Special Note: Although student membership is generally required to participate with upcoming games, events, etc, you cannot pay to play in a specific game or event. Memberships are non-refundable.

Student athletes can play any of the following sports or activities: Basketball, baseball, bowling, boxing, cheerleading, chess, color guard, dance, drum major, football, golf, marching band, powerlifting, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling.

There are a host of reasons for student athletes to join. Connect with colleges, get offers & scholarship opportunities, improve your skills at 100's of camps, show off your talent at 100's of showcases, tournaments, games, meets, & other activities. Get discounts in the MAP store off the latest drip including your favorite shoes. Perform at the highest of levels playing in the only NCAA sanctioned official state all-star games, all-state tournaments, or be included in the Mississippi High School Players Ranking, the official ranking for high school athletes in Mississippi. Turn up your career by joining MAP! Get mentoring from college and pro athletes, be encouraged with mentorships programs, meet new friends from around the state, go on trips & a whole lot more. There are a ton of resources at MAP for student athletes in Mississippi.

Any 9th - 12th grade student athlete can signup to be a state all-star in any sport by adding their name to the all-star draft list and attending the red- carpet all-star draft event. Being selected as a state all-star is the highest honor a student athlete can achieve during their high school career.