Turning Struggle Into Gold
Founded by an underdog, built for every overlooked athlete.
Our Story
UncommonDreams was born from resilience.
Founded by Eric “Coach O” Owusu, a first-generation Ghanaian and skeleton athlete, UncommonDreams began as a fight to keep one dream alive. From homelessness in Chicago to sliding headfirst onto Olympic ice, Eric’s journey proves that overlooked athletes can rise when given the chance.
Our Mission- Leveling the Playing Field
No athlete should lose their dream because of a lack of money, access, or support. UncommonDreams Inc. exists to break those barriers by providing funding, resources, and visibility to underfunded athletes in uncommon sports.
Our Vision (The Future)
One Athlete to a Global Movement
What began as one man’s fight for Olympic ice has evolved into a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting athletes worldwide. From Ghana to the U.S. and beyond, our vision is to empower the next generation of underdogs not just to compete, but to win.
Core Values (The DNA)
Resilience
Every setback is a setup for a comeback.
Access
Resources should never limit talent.
Legacy
We’re building something bigger than one athlete — a movement for the future uncommon athletes.
Join Us in Building Uncommon Dreams.
Disclaimer:
The content on this page is provided for informational and storytelling purposes only.
UncommonDreams Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 39-3108734. Florida Registration #CH80488. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling (800-435-7352) or visiting www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. Registration does not imply endorsement by the state.
