Top 100

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Athletes Make The Best™ US Top 100 is a national athlete and career performance ranking and recognition platform that turns verified athletic performance and career readiness into lifelong opportunity.

Through the Sports Power Rating™, participants compete in state qualifiers and earn trusted rankings based on performance, leadership, readiness, and personal development. The highest-rated participants from across the country are recognized each June as part of the Athletes Make The Best™ US Top 100.

Participants compete through one of three Divisions:

Division I • Open | Ages 12–64
For student athletes, college athletes, adults, and former athletes preparing for education, careers, entrepreneurship, leadership, workforce development, and business opportunities.
Division II • Active Aging | Ages 65+
For older adults pursuing active aging, mentoring, encore careers, volunteer leadership, community engagement, wellness, and continued economic participation.
Division III • Developmental Disabilities | Adults 18+
For adults with developmental disabilities building greater independence, workforce readiness, life skills, supported employment, community participation, and long-term career opportunities.

Participants also gain access to workforce, education, supplier, and community opportunities through partnerships with trusted companies, government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

Play the Game. Power Your Future.

How We Measure Performance

Category	Description	How It’s Reported	Weight
I. Digital \| Functional Fitness Assessment	Standardized combine tests completed by the athlete.	Self Reported Online	40%
II. Digital \| Life & Workforce Readiness Assessment	Certifications, work history, and workforce pathways.	Self Reported Online	40%
III. In-Person \| Performance Verification*	In‑person evaluation conducted by a Certified Personal Trainer.	Third Party, In Person	20%