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Whether you're an athlete ready to develop skills, a veteran looking for a learning partner, or a supporter who wants to help β we respond to everyone. No gatekeepers. No runaround. Just real people who actually give a damn.
Response guarantee: Every message gets a reply within 24 hours. From an actual human. Not a bot.
hello@capitalforgeleague.com
(813) 555-1234
Tampa Bay, Florida β Hillsborough County
MondayβFriday, 9 amβ5 pm EST
"The best learning partner relationships aren't built in coffee shops. They're forged in high-stakes competition and mission-critical operations."
We'll get you to the right person.
Student, pro, or retired β ready to develop business skills.
Common questions: How do I join the Project? | What sports/leagues qualify? | Can I participate while still playing? | What's the time commitment?
Email: athletes@capitalforgeleague.com
Apply to Project βAll branches, all stages β looking for an athlete learning partner.
Common questions: Do I need business experience? | Can I participate while active duty? | Which MOS/specialties work best? | How does team matching work?
Email: veterans@capitalforgeleague.com
Join the Project βDonors, sponsors, investors, mentors β all welcome.
Common questions: How can I donate? | Corporate sponsorship options? | Can I invest in specific teams? | Mentorship opportunities?
Email: support@capitalforgeleague.com
Donate Now βOrganizations, universities, sports teams, businesses.
Topics: NIL escrow services | University partnerships | Sports franchise collaboration | Corporate sponsorship
Email: partnerships@capitalforgeleague.com
Contact Us βPlatform issues, account problems, voting questions.
Common issues: Can't log in | Voting isn't working | Profile update issues | Browser compatibility
Email: support@capitalforgeleague.com
General questions, feedback, or anything that doesn't fit above.
Email: hello@capitalforgeleague.com
"Your network shouldn't just be other athletes. It should include business leaders and entrepreneurs."
Fill this out and we'll get back to you within 24 hours. Promise.
Names: First name and last name are required.
Email: Required for every inquiry.
Phone: Optional β only if you prefer a call over email.
Inquiry Type: Athlete | Veteran | Supporter/Donor | Partnership | Technical Support | General
Athletes: Include sport + status (college / active pro / retired / in transition).
Veterans: Include branch (Army/Marines/Navy/Air Force/Coast Guard/Space Force) + status (active/Guard-Reserve/Veteran/Retired).
Subject: Required.
Message: Required β more context helps us help you faster.
Preferred Contact Method: Email (fastest) | Phone call | Either works
Privacy: We'll never sell, rent, or share your info.
You'll get an auto-confirmation email immediately, and a real reply from our team within 24 hours.
You get an automated email confirming we received your message. Check spam if you don't see it.
Our team reads your message and routes it to the right person. Mark Jones (Founder/CEO) personally reviews athlete and veteran inquiries.
You get a substantive response from an actual human. Not a bot. Not a canned reply. Real help.
If your question needs a call, a meeting, or a longer conversation β we'll schedule it. No runaround.
"I emailed at 11 pm on a Sunday expecting a response Monday. Mark replied at 7 am. That's when I knew CFL was different." β Marcus T., Army Signal Corps Veteran
We get it. Here are other ways to reach us.
General: hello@capitalforgeleague.com
Athletes: athletes@capitalforgeleague.com
Veterans: veterans@capitalforgeleague.com
Support/Donors: support@capitalforgeleague.com
Partnerships: partnerships@capitalforgeleague.com
β‘ 24-hour response guarantee
(813) 555-1234
Hours: MondayβFriday, 9 amβ5 pm EST
Voicemails are checked twice daily (10 am and 3 pm). Same-day callback during business hours. Prefer texting? Same number works for SMS.
Skip phone tag. Book a time that works for you:
We're active on: Twitter/X (@capitalforge) | LinkedIn (Capital Forge League) | Instagram (@capitalforgeleague)
DMs are open. Response time: 24β48 hours.
38 years as a Crew Chief at American Airlines. Built StateCF.com (Florida's first registered crowdfunding intermediary). Founded CFL to provide business education to veterans and athletes through collaborative learning partnerships. Direct: mark@capitalforgeleague.com. Mark personally reviews all athlete and veteran inquiries.
Co-partner at StateCF.com. Handles capital formation infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and investor relations.
Manages the StateCF Laravel backend and CFL platform infrastructure. Handles all technical support and development. Technical Support: support@capitalforgeleague.com
"No offshore support. No ticket systems. No phone trees. When you contact CFL, you talk to one of us. Directly. That's how we operate."
General Inquiries β Questions about CFL, eligibility, participation
Athlete Applications β Project applications, team matching, program questions (Mark reviews personally)
Veteran Applications β Project applications, learning partner matching (Mark reviews personally)
Partnership Inquiries β Corporate sponsorships, university partnerships, NIL escrow
Media Requests β Press inquiries, interview requests, media assets
Technical Support β Platform issues, account problems (Lavlesh handles directly; critical issues: 4 hours)
Our Response Guarantee: If we don't reply within our stated timeframe, email Mark directly at mark@capitalforgeleague.com and he'll handle it personally. We track every inquiry. Nothing falls through the cracks.
Check if your question is already answered
What is CFL? | Who can participate? | How does the competition work? | What's the relationship to StateCF?
Full FAQWhich sports/leagues qualify? | Can I participate while still playing? | What's the time commitment? | Does it cost anything?
EligibilityWhich branches/MOS qualify? | Do I need business experience? | Can I join while active duty? | How does team matching work?
Join ProjectHow can I donate? | Can I invest in teams? | Corporate sponsorship options? | How do I become a mentor?
Donate PageCapital Forge League is a Florida 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization. We pair military veterans with elite athletes as equal learning partners to build sports-tech ventures.
Hours: MondayβFriday, 9:00 AM β 5:00 PM EST
Location: Tampa Bay, Florida | Hillsborough County
Social: Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Instagram
Privacy Notice: Your contact information is used only to respond to your inquiry. We never sell, rent, or share your data with third parties. See our privacy policy. Nonprofit Status: CFL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We do not broker securities, provide investment advice, or facilitate capital formation. All investment activity happens exclusively through StateCF.com, a separate legal entity. Β© 2025 Capital Forge League. All rights reserved.