Through coaching, mentorship, and resources, we enable access to
discover their strengths on the field and in the classroom.
Gear4Skills is built on the belief that every young athlete deserves a fair shot — starting with access to the right gear.
Our mission is to break down financial barriers in sport by creating a community-powered platform that connects youth with quality sports equipment through donations and coaching empowerment.
We aim to promote sustainability, affordability, and community by making top-tier gear accessible to all — empowering the next generation of athletes to pursue their potential with confidence.
What We Stand For:
Leveling the Playing Field
Community-Powered Support
Scalable, Lasting Impact
Harnessing community support for sports gear
Provide young athletes quality gear and access tcoaching
Create new opportunities in physical activity for youth
By uniting the power of sports and education, we unlock opportunities, build character, and create lasting pathways to success for every young person.
Gear4Skills is a sports gear donation platform and sports coaching clinics for underserved children. The platform to collect sports equipment for underserved sports teams. and young people is our main focus. Starting with Badminton, our aim is to cover every sport in Malaysia.
We are also looking to provide leadership and empowerment programmes designed to support young people with the necessary tools to become agents of change in their communities – as well as ensuring these programs are accessible to all. We passionately believe in leveling the playing field, so that every young person, irrespective of their financial situation, can access the transformative power of sports. We want to dismantle financial barriers, opening doors for all the youth to thrive in sports, through access to coaching and equipment.
The Gear4Skills Wall of Fame honors the true champions of our mission — those who go beyond giving. These are the community changemakers who donate gear, time, energy, and passion to level the playing field for young athletes.
Whether you’ve organized a collection drive, mentored youth, or helped us grow the movement, your impact deserves to be recognized.
You’re not just supporting a cause — you’re shaping futures.
Be inducted into our Wall of Fame today and stand among those who believe in a world where talent, not privilege, defines opportunity.
Growing up as a passionate athlete involved in several sports, I have noticed the lack of access to sports coaching and equipment to underserved communities. The benefits of sports and physical activity in a young person’s life are well documented.
"I truly believe young people can support other young people to achieve their greatest potential, on the field and in life. As a national level badminton player, my team mates and I recieve a lot of extra gear, especially when we win tournaments. There was a year when I had 15 good quality racquets lying around. That inspired me to think about how to give it away to those who need it the most."
~ Sarvesh Desan: Gear4Skills founder
The core of our project lies in harnessing the power of technology to create real-world impact. Our AI- powered stroke analysis system is built using machine learning and computer vision techniques that allow us to detect player movements, classify shot types, and provide feedback on technique.
Using tools such as OpenCV, Media Pipe and python-based machine learning algorithms, our system can track an athlete’s positioning, identify whether a shot is offensive or defensive, and assess footwork efficiency. This data-driven approach ensures that players receive instant, accurate, and constructive feedback; an alternative to a professional coach.
Contact gearxchange1@gmaill.com to get more information about the project