The Hoop For All “One Shot” Program is a growth and development program to support the advancement of minority inner-city at-risk athletes ages 13-18. The Fall Session runs 8-10 weeks, and students meet once a week, each Saturday for a full day of programming.
The program consists of Five Components:
The goal of the Hoop For All “One Shot” Program is to increase the number of youth participating in sports, attending college, developing professionally, and making positive lifestyle changes. It includes interactive workshops, learning reviews, goal-setting exercises, health and nutrition courses, skills development and teamwork, mentorship, guest speakers, career planning, and scholarships opportunities.
Through the Hoop For All “One Shot” Program, we work with youth on a weekly basis to cover these topics. Increasing knowledge in these areas helps youth excel further in their lives, careers, and personal goals. In addition to programming, students receive mentors, resources, and guidance to support their goals.The program is staffed by counselors, specialists, motivational speakers, and athletic trainers.
Health Education: The health education component covers a variety of topics surrounding healthcare, health and wellness, diet and nutrition, preventative health, diagnosis, and treatment.
Financial Literacy: The financial literacy component teaches saving, investing, insurance, bank accounts, check issuing, emergency funds, retirement accounts, budgeting, debt, loans, and overall money management.
College Preparation and Career Planning: The college preparation workshops includes the topics surrounding the college admission process, applying for scholarships, in and out of state colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, graduate school, determining a major and field of study, internships, standardized testing, and success in college.
Career planning is an opportunity for students to learn more about themselves and find jobs that properly align with their interests. In career planning, students learn about entrepreneurship, applying for jobs, building a resume-building, finding your passion, being a leader, engaging in your community, and advancing within your field.
Physical Activity: The physical activity component consists of intense athletic training, exercise, gameplay, and recovery.
Behavioral, Mindfulness, and Mental Health: This portion of the program focuses on mastering mental health practices.