What they call their work
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 5 activities
- Community open practice sessionsHosts open basketball training and practice sessions for boys and girls of all ages in the community, including travel team participants, to promote skill development and safe engagement.
- Girls' basketball clinics and training campsHosts all-girls basketball clinic series for girls ages 8–12, multi-session clinics, and a 2-day training camp culminating in a tournament. Also organizes open practice days and training sessions exclusively for girls to learn sports and prepare for competition.
- Summer sports leagues and tournamentsOrganized the 1st Annual We Got Next Summer League with three divisions for boys and girls of all ages, and hosts weekly basketball practices at Accion Academy in The Bronx from April to June, as well as special events featuring guest athletes.
- Year-round basketball programmingRuns a year-round basketball program meeting four times per week, featuring after-school and weekend sessions that include fundamental training, league play, study hours with tutors, and small-group instruction led by former collegiate and high school players.
- Youth sports programs in underserved communitiesOperates youth sports programs for children ages 6 to 18 in the Bronx and surrounding areas, providing free sports programming to support youth development, safety, and reduction of exposure to community violence. Programs include basketball, tee-ball, dance, and cheer, with a focus on teamwork, discipline, and self-esteem.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Youth development through creative arts educationOffers 20-week skill-building programs for middle school students, including a hair braiding and hairdressing masterclass and a dance and cheer program focused on confidence, teamwork, school spirit, and performance skills.
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Who runs it
- CHRISTOPHER SMALL JR — DIRECTOR OF FIN
- LUIS ROSARIO — Director
Who they work with
- Accion Academy Partner — Hosts Monday night practice sessions for sports programming.
- Accion Academy Partner — Hosts weekly basketball practices for boys and girls in partnership with We Got Next Sports.
- Boys and Girls Club Partner — Kevorn Willet assisted youth at the Boys and Girls Club, indicating community collaboration.
- Follow us on social media Partner — Encourages community engagement and fundraising support through social media platforms.
- New Design Middle School Partner — Hosts practice and training events at its facility.
- New Design Middle School Partner — Hosts practice events for girls' sports programming.
- New Design Middle School Partner — Hosts the "Slay by Tracy" hair braiding and hairdressing masterclass program.
- New Design Middle School Partner — Hosts the Hair Braiding & Hairdressing Masterclass program.
How they approach the work
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- Inclusive Skill Development Through Integrated Practice 911 orgsmethodology: inclusive_skill_developmentBy integrating travel team training with open community practice, we promote equitable skill development and readiness because shared environments expose developing athletes to higher-level play while fostering community cohesion and mutual growth.shared approach: Youth Development Through Sports →
- Mentorship Through Athletic Role Models 911 orgsmethodology: mentorship_through_athletic_role_modelsBy bringing guest athletes into programming, we strengthen youth motivation and personal development because exposure to successful role models in sports reinforces aspirational identities and demonstrates the value of discipline and perseverance.shared approach: Youth Development Through Sports →
- Youth Empowerment Through Arts and Sports 911 orgsmethodology: youth_empowerment_through_arts_and_sportsBy combining dance and cheer instruction with structured routines, we develop leadership, self-expression, and discipline because creative movement in a supportive environment allows youth to build confidence and physical competence simultaneously.shared approach: Youth Development Through Sports →
- Sports-Based Youth Development 51 orgsmethodology: sports_based_youth_developmentBy using sports as an entry point, we foster youth development outcomes such as teamwork, discipline, leadership, and confidence because structured athletic participation in a safe, inclusive environment reinforces positive behaviors and provides a constructive alternative to at-risk behaviors.
- Academic-Athletic Integration 9 orgsmethodology: academic_athletic_integrationBy combining academic support with athletic training, we improve both educational and athletic outcomes because youth are more engaged when academics are embedded within a valued extracurricular activity, creating mutual accountability and structured time use.