About Us

  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. 

 T.A.P.S understands that sports is a vehicle for life lessons and preparation. 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 programs 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.