Professional Athlete · Community Builder · Founder
Nikayla Small
Building confidence, creating access, and leading the next generation — on and off the field.
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Professional Athlete · Community Builder · Founder
Building confidence, creating access, and leading the next generation — on and off the field.
Nikayla Small is more than a professional athlete — she is a passionate advocate for confidence, access, and representation. Raised in Pickering, Ontario, Nikki understands firsthand the power of mentorship, visibility, and community support in shaping a young person's belief system.
Her journey has fueled a deep commitment to creating spaces where youth feel seen, supported, and empowered to lead. For Nikki, the work is bigger than sport — it's about impact, influence, and helping the next generation step fully into who they are meant to be.
Three pillars of impact beyond the beautiful game.
Community-driven programs empowering youth through mentorship, leadership, and access to opportunity.
Compelling conversations on confidence, identity, leadership, and the athlete's journey.
Bring Nikki's energy, influence, and story to your event, brand activation, or campaign.
Follow the journey on Instagram and be the first to know about upcoming events, programs, and opportunities.
Get first access to events, program launches, and community updates.
Nikayla Small is a Canadian professional soccer player currently with AFC Toronto. She is a Canada National Team alumna who competed at the U15 and U20 levels, including the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2022 and the CONCACAF U20 Championship. Raised in Pickering, Ontario, she founded the Small Foundation to create access and opportunity for youth through mentorship, leadership, and community sport.
The Small Foundation is a community-driven youth empowerment organization founded by Nikayla Small. Programs include Blueprint Lab — an elite training and mentorship series for athletes aged 7–15 — and All Around the Pitch, a FREE community football experience for athletes aged 7–14. The foundation is built on five core values: confidence, access, community, leadership, and representation.
Registration links for Blueprint Lab and All Around the Pitch are available on the Events page. You can also submit an inquiry to be added to the notification list for upcoming sessions and future program launches.
Submit a booking inquiry through the Inquiries page. Nikki speaks on topics including confidence and self-belief, leadership on and off the field, identity and representation, and the athlete's journey. For urgent inquiries, contact the management team at sydney@scxtalentandmedia.com.
Programs are held across the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada. Specific venue and timing details are shared upon registration or via the Small Foundation's Instagram page @nikki.small_.
