What We Do
Programs & Initiatives
Whole-person development, on and off the field. Every program ladders up to one of our five foundational principles.
Self-Empowerment
Mentoring
SWADE Engagement
- ›Goal Setting Sessions
- ›Leadership Workshops
- ›Team Building Activities
- ›Life Skills Talks
- ›Career Exposure
- ›Fitness Training
- ›Financial Literacy
- ›Community Service
- ›Dispute Management
- ›Peer Accountability
SWADE Empowerment
- ›Community Cleanups
- ›Youth Networking Events
- ›Volunteer Outreach
- ›School Programs
- ›Cultural Awareness Events
- ›Mentor Lunch & Learn
- ›Community Sports Days
- ›Service Learning
- ›Local Business Tours
- ›Civic Engagement Workshops
SWADE Service
- ›Academic Tutoring
- ›College Prep Workshops
- ›Skill Development
- ›Organized Sports Leagues
- ›Strength Conditioning
- ›Mental Health Resources
- ›Career Readiness
- ›Leadership Development
- ›Nutrition Education
- ›Internship Placement
Self-Discipline
Discipline
SWADE Personal
- ›Youth Safety
- ›Life Skills Development
- ›Responsible Decision Making
- ›Dispute Management
- ›Leadership Character Building
- ›Mentorship Through Service
- ›Career Exploration
- ›Risk Reduction Choices
- ›Community Responsibility
- ›Emergency Preparedness
SWADE Social
- ›Youth Leadership
- ›Positive Communication
- ›Negotiation Techniques
- ›Respectful Relationships
- ›Community Responsibility
- ›Violence Prevention
- ›Gang Awareness
- ›Digital Citizenship
- ›Peer Pressure Resistance
SWADE School
- ›Consistent Study Habits
- ›On-Time Attendance
- ›Homework Completion
- ›Respect Authority
- ›Organized School Materials
- ›Importance of Rules
- ›Limit Distractions
- ›Active Class Participation
- ›Time Management
- ›Positive Behavior Choices
Self-Accountability
Accountability
SWADE Boss Up
- ›Admit Mistakes Publicly
- ›Own Your Actions
- ›Apologize With Action
- ›Fix What's Broken
- ›Meet Deadlines Early
- ›Accept Honest Feedback
- ›Show Up Prepared
- ›Take Responsibility Fully
- ›Correct Poor Decisions
- ›Lead By Example
SWADE Streets
- ›Channel to Return
- ›Resolve Street Conflict
- ›Walk Away Strong
- ›Respect Public Spaces
- ›Check Your Circle
- ›Diffuse Peer Pressure
- ›Protect Your Reputation
- ›Speak With Respect
- ›Make Better Choices
- ›Lead The Right Way
SWADE Sports
- ›Own Missed Plays
- ›Hustle Every Play
- ›Accept Coaching
- ›Support Teammates
- ›Finish Strong
- ›Stay Game Ready
- ›Control Emotions
- ›Make Smart Plays
- ›Play Your Role
- ›Bounce Back Quickly
Self-Worth
Brotherhood
SWADE Weekly
- ›Brotherhood Check-Ins
- ›Group Accountability
- ›Team Workouts
- ›Open Talk Nights
- ›Shared Meal Time
- ›Peer Mentoring
- ›Community Service Days
- ›Game Night Bonding
- ›Goal Setting Activities
- ›Weekend Challenges
SWADE Monthly
- ›Brotherhood Retreat
- ›Leadership Panels
- ›Community Impact Project
- ›College Exposure Trip
- ›Mentorship Recognition Night
- ›Team Building Retreat
- ›Career Exploration Day
- ›Wellness Challenge
- ›Family Engagement Night
- ›Vision Board Workshop
SWADE Quarterly
- ›Brotherhood Conference
- ›Regional Tournament
- ›Community Leadership Summit
- ›Legacy Building Workshop
- ›Youth Awards Ceremony
- ›Outdoor Adventure Retreat
- ›Alumni Networking
- ›Board Member Retreat
- ›Service Impact Campaign
- ›Vision & Planning Summit
Self-Actualization
Opportunity Exposure
SWADE Self
- ›Job Shadow Days
- ›Industry Site Visits
- ›College Campus Tours
- ›Entrepreneurship Showcases
- ›Trade Skill Workshops
- ›Professional Networking
- ›Internship Programs
- ›Career Panels
- ›Business Leader Meetups
- ›Cultural Exposure Trips
SWADE Career
- ›Career Pathway Sessions
- ›Resume Workshops
- ›Interview Prep
- ›Workplace Simulations
- ›Certification Programs
- ›Apprenticeships
- ›Industry Skill Training
- ›Professional Bootcamps
- ›Workforce Development
- ›Career Readiness Assessments
SWADE Sports (Pro Path)
- ›College Showcase Camps
- ›Elite Training Combines
- ›Skills Clinics
- ›Position Specific Training
- ›Strength Testing
- ›Film Review
- ›Pro Day Experiences
- ›Scout Evaluation Events
- ›Recruiting Workshops
- ›NIL Workshops