IT IS WITH GREAT EXCITEMENT TO ANNOUNCE THAT TFA-PRO AND THE YOURS IN SOCCER FOUNDATION (YSF) HAVE JOINED FORCES TO LAUNCH AN ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL PILOT PROGRAM IN ORDER TO HELP PREPARE OUR ELIGIBLE MIDDLE SCHOOL AGED STUDENT ATHLETES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
YSF, ALONG WITH ITS EDUCATIONAL PARTNER, PRESTIGE PREP, WILL PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT TO ELIGIBLE TFA-PRO STUDENT ATHLETES ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS. THE PILOT PROGRAM'S FOCUS IS ON 7TH & 8TH GRADE AGED STUDENTS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY PREPARE THEM FOR HIGH SCHOOL & UNIVERSITY GRADUATING STANDARDS.
THE YSF MISSION:
The Yours in Soccer Foundation’s mission is to empower exceptional student-athletes from underserved communities by leveraging the potential of sports to realize their college dreams. YSF’s Programs advise student-athletes on how to showcase their athletic and academic abilities to college coaches and admissions personnel. By introducing them to the important linkage of sports and academics before they begin the college admissions process, they will be more likely to maximize their potential.
PRESTIGE PREP is thrilled to have partnered with YSF to pilot a one-of-a-kind program aimed at securing the scholar in Scholar-Athlete. Our program will seek to ensure that all eligible middle school aged participants of TFA-PRO are ready to perform on cue in their academic lives, as well as find ways of applying scholarship to their daily life. Our approach will be multi-faceted, but, importantly, minimize screen time in an effort to engage students in groups and active participation. We are thrilled to see our students begin to grapple with concepts such as parts of speech, as we challenged them to elevate their verbal acumen. Strengthening such skill unlocks the doors to advanced English studies and an ability to engage with their schoolwork or other literature at deeper levels than they might otherwise. Our efforts include mathematics, but in ways that make grade level concepts such as percentages or probability seem pertinent—such as through exercises and activities that tackle finance, taxes, and other math applications relevant to their daily lives. All this will be in the context of a warm and welcoming shared environment where teamwork and constructive criticism will be nurtured. Thanks to the welcome and support of YSF and TFA-PRO in this magical endeavor. For more information, click on the following link: www.prestigeprep.com
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