About ERA

ERA is a youth development organization creating places where young people can discover what they love, develop their talents, and find where they belong.

Serving students in grades K–12, ERA brings together sports, performing arts, and afterschool experiences that give youth opportunities to compete, create, learn, perform, and grow.

From the field to the stage to the classroom, we believe every young person deserves access to experiences that build confidence, character, creativity, discipline, and community.

Every young person has something in them worth developing. ERA gives them a place to discover it.

Our Founders

Caleb Rogan

Co-Founder

Co-Founder of ERA and Executive Director of Rocklife Youth, a nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring and creating opportunities for underserved youth. A former athlete and Tennessee State University alumnus, Caleb combines his passion for sports, mentorship, and filmmaking to help young athletes and artists discover their gifts and develop as leaders. He believes every young person deserves someone who sees their potential and helps them pursue their purpose. Above all, Caleb is a husband and proud father of four who is passionate about building the next generation.

Co-Founder

Tracy Mayes

Co-Founder of ERA, a graduate of Siena Heights University, and a former four-year collegiate football player. As a real estate investor and lifelong athlete, Tracey brings a passion for developing young people through athletic training, mentorship, and leadership development. He is committed to helping youth strengthen their skills, build confidence, and develop the discipline and character needed to succeed beyond sports. Tracey is also a devoted husband and proud father of three.

ERA is more than sports and arts—it’s about developing the whole young person.

  • ERA is a youth sports, arts, and leadership organization committed to helping young people discover their gifts, develop their skills, and grow into confident leaders. Through athletics, performing arts, leadership development, and faith-based experiences, we create opportunities for youth to compete, create, lead, and discover their purpose.

  • We believe talent development and character development should happen together. Whether a young person is on the court, field, stage, or behind the camera, we use their interests as a platform to teach discipline, confidence, teamwork, resilience, leadership, and purpose. Our goal isn't simply to develop better athletes and artists—it's to develop the whole person.

  • ERA serves children and teens at every stage of development, from beginners discovering a new interest to experienced athletes and artists ready for greater opportunities. Through age-based programs, leagues, travel sports, arts programs, leadership experiences, and faith conferences, we provide pathways for young people to belong, develop, compete, create, and lead.

The Crew Behind our Success

Chris Austin

Director
Operations Manager

Candace Williams

Ready to Play? Get in Touch!

Have questions or want a custom game plan for your league? Send us a quick message and we’ll tackle it together.