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Helping Others Overcome Problems Successfully For Life “A Collaborative Approach to Positively Impact Foster Care Teens & Delaware’s At Risk Youth”
A Request For Proposal (RFP) To:
State of Delaware, City of Dover, Faith Based Organizations, Community Based Organizations,
Tobacco Free Sports, Dover Police Department, AID In Dover [801], Delaware Chambers of Commerce,
Dover Downs, Delaware State Police, Holy Cross Christian Youth Organization, Saint Thomas More Academy, Kent General Hospital, Delaware Department of Corrections, United Way, All Kind Willing and Caring Hearts
Launch Date: April 2014
“An innovative approach to help troubled teens realize their dreams”
MISSION:
The Mission of Delaware HOOPS 4 Life Inc. is to enhance and
develop coping skills, self-respect, accountability and self-sufficiency for adolescence aging out of Foster Care entering adulthood.
STRATEGY:
The Delaware HOOPS 4 Life Inc. will provide structure, promotes
self-discipline, attention to detail, awareness and teaching each participant to embrace the concept of Team (Together Everyone Achieves More), while making healthy life style choices with an emphasis on academic success, accountability, self-pride and leadership.
METHOD OF ATTAINMENT:
Each Delaware HOOPS 4 Life Inc. member will identify
deficiencies and or areas of strengths they would like to enhance. Members will have an individual “HOOPS Pathway” i.e. map created to highlight their landmark progress made and or setbacks (lessons learned while transitioning) that will enable them to acknowledge individual growth, development and overall Team accomplishments.
“DE HOOPS 4 Life Goals”
The goal of the Delaware HOOPS 4 Life Inc. is to; positively impact
the lives of each participant while teaching, modeling and demonstrating quality leadership and coping skills for Teens in Foster Care via the experience of practicing, learning and playing competitive Basketball in a
controlled, safe and fun environment.
OUTCOME MEASURES: The tools used to quantify
programmatic goals are as follows; School Attendance,
Grades, Attitude, Behavior, Monitoring of Social Interactions (Home, Community, Public) and comparing “Life Choices” prior to
participation in the Delaware HOOPS 4 Life Inc. program.
DELAWARE (DE) HOOPS 4 Life Inc.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The majority of young men in foster
care have had limited opportunities to
assume leadership responsibilities and or
model other men in leadership roles.
Delaware HOOPS 4 Life Inc. is a
program designed to allow young men
ample occasions to learn the value of
“Playing Smart; espousal integrity by
making sound decisions, Playing Hard;
being persistent & persevering during
difficult times. Playing Together; learning
the value of Team Work i.e. “family” while
grasping the fundamentals of competitive
Basketball and developing lifelong coping
skills in a controlled, safe, and fun
environment.
Delaware HOOPS 4 Life Inc. program
will enhance each young man’s ability to
comprehend the difference between one
that follows and one who creates his own
path by using his mind to make sound
judgment for himself and his Team,
during the course of the program and for
life going forward.
Each active participant in the Delaware
HOOPS 4 Life Inc. will require a 110%
(unconditional) commitment throughout
the duration of the curriculum, with the
expectation of total excellences in the
area of academics, daily living, self care
and social relationships. These attributes
will be the governing structure used to
uplift, empower and ultimately become
the guiding force in each Players life!
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Scope of Services
SELF~CARE: DE HOOPS 4 Life Inc. promotes responsibility self
awareness, discipline and Healthy Life Styles. There is a zero tolerance for drug, alcohol or tobacco usage. Any player(s) who is found in violation of terms and participation conditions of this program, will be asked to voluntarily leave that month & must remain drug, alcohol & tobacco free prior to his return, no exceptions!
DAILEY LIVING: Players will be held accountable for maintaining good
grades, school attendance and unquestionable behavior. A contract will be signed at the onset of the program reflecting the above participation conditions. Players with initial poor grades, attendance or behavioral
problems, will be required to have their weekly DE HOOPS 4 Life
Progress Report signed by each teacher and or program administrator
prior to any practice and or game. If a Player(s) can’t produce his progress report or is found to be out of compliance with the program rules and or their contractual obligations, said player will not practice, play or travel with the Team. Player(s) will be given two reviews to make improvements before being dismissed from the Team.
SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS: DE HOOPS 4 Life Inc. Players will be
provided the opportunity to learn leadership responsibilities and skills, while modeling the attributes of their Coaches & special guest speakers (Social Service Professionals, Police Officers, etc.) during the course of the program. Players will also assist in the development of the “HOOPS Pathway” project, that will serve as a (constant) visual reminder of each
players individual growth and development.
Operational Cost:
DE HOOPS 4 Life Inc. program fees will cover Gym Rental (4 per
month), Uniforms, Warm~Up Shirts, Practice Equipment, Tournament Fees (2 per Month, 1 over-night, to include Lunch Dinner, Breakfast), Player Travel Coverage (Gas & Transportation), Hotel / Motel Room Fees, Tournament & Team Awards, Administrative duties, (Logistics & Program Planning), College Tours, SAT Prep / TEST from April ~ July 2014. Individual Player Sponsorships are encouraged.
PLAYER OPTIONS:
Monthly Program Fees [$120.00] Full Time Player
2-3 Tournaments (4 - 8 Games), 2 Scrimmage(s), 4 Practices
Monthly Program Fees [$75.00] Part Time Player
1-2 Tournaments (2 - 6 Games), 1 Scrimmage, 2 Practices
DE HOOPS 4 Life Inc.
JIMU 2011 JIMU 2013
STMA 2010
JIMU 2013
Holy Cross 2013
Holy Cross 2014 JIMU 2012
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Jr. High School Boys Head Basketball Coach, Holy Cross School Responsibilities included establishing a fair and equitable screening process to select players, enhanced player fundamentals via Basketball Drills, introduced man to man defensive concept, half court trapping defenses, various out of bounds sets, sideline inbounds sets, offensive sets, full court press formations and press break formations, spearheaded fund raising efforts to procure new Basketball Uniforms for the Girls & Boys Programs, ordered and tracked warm up gear, establishing electronic real time communication with parents and facilitated awards ceremony.
JV Girls Head Basketball Coach, Saint Thomas More Academy As the Head Basketball Coach for STMA Basketball Team, my duties consisted of developing the “Skill Set” of Scholar Athletes by repetitiously facilitating drills to enhance each player’s Basketball knowledge of the game and natural abilities. Provided players with credible instruction that enhanced their overall basketball “IQ”, published playbooks with diagrams, illustrations and written definitions explaining the unique basketball vernacular used to describe Offensive Half Court Sets, Defensive Strategies, Player Positioning, Half and Full Court Presses, Press Breaks and Inbounds Plays. Employed strength and conditioning drills along with weekly organized video tape film review & instruction to correct player inaccuracies and strengthen team tactics. Implemented player evaluations at the onset of the season to quantify the effectiveness of programmatic goals and measure the progress of individual players, while identifying areas of improvement prior to the start of the next Basketball season. Managed and organized JV and Varsity practices, scheduled games, trained and supervised Assistance Coaches/ Volunteers, established strong working relationships with school administrators, parents and program boosters, while adhering to DIAA Rules and supporting of the Mission of both the Varsity Head Coach and Saint Thomas More Academy.
Program Consultant, President Dover Basketball Assoc. (DBA) JIMU Basketball, Health & Sports Ministry, Camden, Delaware JIMU is an acronym for “Jesus in Me & You”… JIMU Public Health & Wellness Ministry provides instruction to individual Basketball Players primarily from Holy Cross School & STMA Programs. It’ Mission is to enhance the life of each participant while teaching Basketball fundamentals in a controlled safe and fun environment, via sound communication, interactive video instruction, strength & conditioning drills. Formed multiple Basketball Travel Team(s) and Leagues to build the confidence and character of Scholar Athlete, while preparing each player with tenable Basketball resources to play High School Basketball.
Basketball League Commissioner, Upward Basketball Inc. My scope of services included; communicating effectively with parents, boosters and community leaders, implementing team structure, encouraged player and staff inclusion while building consensus with coaches, program officials and volunteers, provided both pre and post seasonal visual presentations, read and discussed scriptures from the Bible with player(s).
Program Director, Belcamp Basketball Coalition Responsibilities as Belcamp Parks & Recreation Program Operations Manager included; enrollment of players, recruitment of coaches and sponsors. Facilitated meetings, provided training for Coaches, Referees, repetitively taught Basketball fundamentals in a fun, safe learning environment, organized fund raisers, strengthened community partnerships & involvement, designed brochures, flyers, game and practice schedules, procured uniforms, awards, created sponsorship letters, registration documents, supervised coalition officers, practices / game day activities, collaborated with area High Schools & Community Colleges, organized / initiated Basketball Tournaments and Training. Facilitated Community Summer Basketball Camps and Coached Championship Basketball Teams.
Executive Director: Brian C. Robinson
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Former High School Basketball Varsity Letterman, Jr. College Football Player and Honorable Discharged U.S. Naval Veteran, with over 25 years of experience Coaching, Training, Counseling, Educating & Motivating future leaders to work as “One Team”, in the capacity of USMC Combat Medic, EMT, Public Health Consultant, Basketball Director, Commissioner Middle & High School Basketball Coach & DFS Contractual Independent Living Case Manager.
AWARDS & TRAINING
USMC Special Rec. Certificate(s), Navy Good Conduct Medal (2), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, USCG Special Operations Services Ribbon, Special Operation Command Atlantic Command Commendation, U.S.M.C. Field Medical Tech., Special Warfare Medical Support Tech., Nat. Reg. Emergency Med. Technician, Wilderness EMT, BLS Instructor, Reg. Medical Assistant, Disease Intervention Specialist, Principles of Supervision Certified CDC, Supervisory Institute Certification, Enhanced Anthrax Surveillance Clinician, Nationally Published Public Health Advisor, Basic First Aid Certification, Assist With Meds, HIV Counselor, DE. Health and Social Services, Independent Living Case Manager, Crisis Intervention Cert. Behavioral Management Crisis Intervention Cert., Working with Attachment Trauma Children Cert., Sensory Integrative Approach Cert. Non Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Certification.
DE HOOPS 4 Life Inc. Creed:
“Tell me and I will forget, show me and I will remember, teach me and
I will understand forever”
P.O. Box 78
443-504-5520
Monetary contributions for DE HOOPS 4 Life Inc. can be made payable to The Dover Basketball Association (DBA). Organizations wishing to donate time (volunteering man hours presenting) and or other resources (Hotel / Motel Cost, Food, Drinks, and Vehicles Access) are also welcomed. DE HOOPS 4 Life Inc. is a not for profit organization. Our focus is to provide Teens (who have been victims of circumstances beyond their control) transitioning into adulthood, with the tools to becoming contributors to society & one day good parents to their families. Thank you in advance for your prayers and support!
DELAWARE HOOPS 4 LIFE INC.
