BOYZ ll MEN ATHLETES
ABOUT
First Generation Leaders of America in partnership with Basketball Hustle TV has launched Boyz II Men Athletes, a 10-week holistic after-school enrichment mentoring program for ages 10-15 providing programs on Leadership Development, Career, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, & Athletics.
PROGRAM DETAILS
- Starting every Friday, March 3rd - May 5th 2023
- Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
- Location: Citizens Of The World Charter Schools 4324 Homer Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45227
- Max # 12 students
- Program Fees: Scholar fees are $59 a month. We are looking for sponsors to cover the program fees and outings.
- Each student will have a workbook.
SESSION TOPICS
Personal Development
Athletic Sessions
Bonus Sessions for parents and youth
- Discovering my journey
- Circles of influence & Peer Pressure
- Setting Expectations, Core Values, and Boundaries
- Defining Manhood
- The Man box
- Cry Like A Man
- Emotional Incarceration
- Expressing my Emotions
- What Do I Do When I’m Angry?
- How to deal with conflict
- Team Building Exercises
- I Messages
- Elevator Pitch (Public Speaking)
Athletic Sessions
- Introduction
- Stretching
- Understanding the Fundamentals
- Ball handling drills
- Shooting drills
- Dribbling drills
- Passing drills
- Defensive drills
- Toe Touches
- Feet Together In and Outs
- Mountain Climbers
- 3 cone shuffle
- In and outs
- Box jumps
- Jogging
Bonus Sessions for parents and youth
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Fitness
- How to budget your money
DATA 2021-22
- Survey data was collected on 9 participants.
- Serviced individuals ages 10-16
- 9 of 9 participants reported that they learned new information as a result of participation.
- 9 of 9 participants reported that they experienced growth as a result of their participation in the program.
- The following responses were given in terms of changes noticed by parents:
- Parent 1
- Yes more willing and able to discuss feelings
- Parent 2
- The boys are more cooperative with helping out around the house.
- Parent 3
- Yes, learning to be accountable and developing conflict resolution skills.
Donate
Your donation will help our youth programs flourish. More than just an opportunity to financially support the next generation, your donation helps fund numerous projects that provide opportunities for children and allow them to enhance their skills and confidence. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QDAQJUZJRPGH2