Bryan Harris grew up in Malton as a well-rounded athlete with the physical ability to compete in multiple sports. He developed a strong passion for soccer and basketball, carrying aspirations of playing professionally. However, due to limited access to guidance, resources, and support systems, Bryan was unable to fully navigate the pathway required to achieve those goals. This experience ultimately led him to place a greater emphasis on education and mentorship for the next generation.

Over the years, Bryan encountered many student-athletes—including his own son—who shared similar aspirations of pursuing post-secondary education while striving to compete at the highest levels of sport. Through these experiences, Bryan recognized a recurring challenge: despite talent and ambition, many student-athletes lacked the academic guidance, eligibility support, and structured pathways needed to turn their dreams into reality.

Motivated by this gap, Bryan dedicated years to research, planning, and development, ultimately creating a comprehensive “one-stop-shop” solution designed to support student-athletes pursuing post-secondary education in both Canada and the United States. This model was built to address academic advising, mentorship, eligibility navigation, and access to opportunities often unavailable to families in underserved communities.

In 2018, Bryan expanded his athlete’s consulting work by formally launching his charitable organization, The Harris Brand Foundation. The Foundation was established to advance education, by providing publicly accessible scholarships, bursaries, and other forms of financial assistance and mentorship opportunities to underserved youth and student-athletes across the country.

Driven by passion, dedication, and a strong belief in education, Bryan continues to leverage his platform, professional network, and business experience to give back to his community. Through The Harris Brand Foundation, he remains committed to supporting hardworking youth and their families who have faced limited access to career path opportunities as a result of systemic barriers or financial challenges.