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Teaching Athletes Plans For Success Inc.
PREPARING OUR YOUTH FOR TOMORROW'S CHALLENGES
T.A.P.S. (Teaching Athletes Plans for Success), Inc. is an innovative, creative, and cutting-edge 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that exists to organize, primarily through the vehicle of athletics and youth development, a positive, enriching environment contributing to an improved quality of life for our area youth and families. The organization’s projects, implemented by a well-trained staff, emphasize character development and change youth from the inside out. Supporting the development of self-confidence, healthful living, good judgment, and character, T.A.P.S. (Teaching Athletes Plans for Success), Inc. provides many individuals with a thorough foundation for future success. Individual empowerment and self-determination have always been strong components of the organization. Directed by Jermaine Smith, the organization was conceived and organized to address the social, intellectual, and recreational needs of the Charlotte, North Carolina community, to counteract failure, and to assist in the successful transition to life in a positive environment. We teach character matters. Acknowledging the needs that exist in the Charlotte area, T.A.P.S. (Teaching Athletes Plans for Success), Inc. will serve as a well-coordinated effort of community-based services, including youth mentoring, after-school programs, physical development, socialization, nutrition education, and academic enrichment. Currently, an integral component of our strategic plan is the expansion of our T.A.P.S. (Teaching Athletes Plans for Success), Inc. performing arts program. With the expansion of our performing arts program, our organization’s goals will be accomplished through the implementation of stimulating activities and materials that are organized around a well-developed prospectus.
Benefits Of School-Based Sports
High fives. School spirit. Team pride. School-based sports programs can bring out noticeable positive reactions and behaviors in teens. But what are the deeper benefits from these programs? What are we losing when schools are forced to cut these programs?
“Sports also create important opportunities for students to contribute to the school community, which may cultivate an increased commitment to, or identification with, school and school values.” (Taliaferro, 2010)
T.A.P.S understands that sports options, enhance stability within your student body. This is due to the development of relationship building that team-oriented environments create. Our goal is to create an environment that teaches sportsmanship, confidence, drive, determination, fundamentals, teamwork, coachability, unselfishness, and character. We believe that sports programs should create feeder program that prepare younger athletes for what they will experience at the middle and high school levels. Student/Athletes are able to grow and develop under one umbrella. T.A.P.S will also assist you in selecting the proper coaches for each sport. The development of athletes must be held in high regard, and coaching is a key ingredient.
T.A.P.S has partnered with Mallard Creek STEM Academy and will start an Athletics Fund to assist with needs within the Athletics Program.
Jermaine Smith is a retired professional football player that has dedicated his life to giving back to the youth community. His goal is to prepare youth for life beyond the playing fields.
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