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