SMA - Sport Mentorship Academy

Sports Mentorship Academy (SMA) was established in 2008 as a non-profit organization to respond to the growing number of un-tapped potential male students (high risk) that were falling through the cracks at school or are already entangled with the juvenile court system. A major contributing factor was lack of afterschool opportunities for middle and high school untapped potential male students to participate . Research indicates that Black Males are often not permitted to participate in afterschool activities due to academic deficiencies and disruptive behavior (O’Brien & Rollefson, 1195). As a response to these difficult circumstances, it is the focus of the Academy to provide untapped-potential male students(high risk) with a positive environment in which they can learn skills that will assist in their future development and success. At Sports Mentorship Academy, we take the concept of sports and make it… “More than a game!” by using an active learning model called, Trauma Informed Sports Programming & Kinesthetic Activity. This type of learning model, creates an learning environment that focuses on the social skills many of untapped potential students need to learn. In a very real sense we teach them how to RUN! • Recognize the triggers that lead them into conflict • Unlearn actions that stem from caustic emotional responses • Navigate circumstances that will minimize their view of success Coach Andre Crockett is the founder and Executive Director and Coach James "Rob!" Robertson is the Program Director.

General Description: The general responsibilities of the tutors are to provide a fun learning atomosphere for children in grades 5 thru 8. Must be able to or at least be open to working with children as you will be assisting them in Sports (coaching, skills leading, instruction) & Trauma Relationship Coaching (social-emotional learning) and various other activites. Complete the program specifics for Trauma Relationship Coaching. Specific Duties: Students can receive 1. Provide academic, social, and emotional asstistance to students as needed. 2. Help students develop positive atttitudes toward learning and studying. 3. Serve as a role model, establish and maintain rapport with the assigned student(s). 4. Help students develop a high level of motivation in academic areas. 5. Safely transport students to and from school and practice site as necessary. (Driver’s License required) General Requirements: 1. Be apart of certification training for Trauma Relationship Coaches. 2. Confidentiality is a must! 3. Must be courteous, pleasant, prompt, reliable, and well organized. 4. Must be able to create a positive and effective working relationship with younger students. 5. Must be able to work between the hours of 4pm-8pm or/and flexible hours (during tournament days). 6. Tutors must provide their own transportation.