I am interested in the financial side of the current high level post collegiate groups. In looking at the financial packages for Hansons, Indiana Elite, ZAP, McMillan and others, I am more than a little curious as to how they manage to fund everything from room & board to health insurance, salaries, travel, bonuses etc. I am not looking to have this thread devolve into what group is best, who is a tool etc. - - just interested (if people know) how the seemingly hundreds of thousands of dollars are raised to give young Americans these opportunities. We have thought about helping a few motivated young men / women in our area (my wife and I do well and we both have a passion for American running) but the assistance would pale in comparison to these sponsorships. Thanks - Alex L