SPONSOR A FIRST RESPONDER TODAY!
OKCRespond is a new way to show your support for OKC First Responders! Our goal is to give OKC firefighters, police officers, EMTs and other first responders access to programs that support a healthy lifestyle – and the demands of their jobs – all at no cost. OKCRespond is funded by private donations. The more donations to the fund, the greater the number of first responders we can support!
OKCRespond Programs
Physical Fitness
Strength & Conditioning at the USRowing National High Performance Center
EXOS Sport Performance Training
Endless Swimming Pool
Olympic Style Weight Room
Indoor Rowing Classes
Nutrition Services
Nutrition Assessment
Body Composition Analysis
Meal Plans
Outdoor Adventure Sports & Recreation
Rowing League
Whitewater Rafting League
Dragon Boat League
RIVERSPORT Adventures & Whitewater Rafting
Mental Health Resources
Mental health counseling
Mentorship for At-Risk Youth
The opportunity to connect more closely with the youth in our community by mentoring at-risk teens
First Responders also have the opportunity to earn additional benefits for themselves and their families. With every workout, they’ll earn points that can be redeemed for rowing and kayaking lessons, RIVERSPORT summer camps, coached rowing, kayaking and whitewater rafting teams, and Adventure day passes.
We believe in supporting our First Responders and hope you will join us with a contribution!
OKCRespond Trainer Bios
![]() Emeka Akoh OKCRespond Assistant Coach EXOS Performance Specialist | Professional Experience • San Diego Padres, Strength and Conditioning Coach • Eric Cressy Sports Performance Center • IMG Academic Training Center • Energy FC Soccer Performance Coach Academic Background • Georgia College & State University, MEd in Human Performance • University of Georgia, BSEd, Exercise & Sports Science |
![]() Madeline (Maddie) Reese OKCRespond Assistant Coach EXOS Performance Specialist | Collegiate Experience • University of Arkansas, Head Coach, Strength and Conditioning, Women’s Swim & Dive Team • SEC National Championship, Women’s Diving Competitive Background • Softball, Iowa State University Academic Background • University of Arkansas, MEd in Recreation and Sport Management • Iowa State University, BS in Kinesiology and a minor in Nutrition |