Building Leaders Through Soccer
Participation in competitive soccer with the assistance of positive adult role models helps youth develop character skills for life, including teamwork, leadership, and personal responsibility.
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South Bronx United is a Family
"South Bronx United is a family." - Jeffrey Cordova, 13. SBU travel teams provide a familial environment and integral support system for youth on and off the field. SBU youth receive support from each other and from their coaches and tutors, who serve as positive adult role models. Time and time again, at-risk youth say they just needed someone to listen. South Bronx United provides that.
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Uniting a Diverse Community
Soccer is the uniting factor by which South Bronx United brings together the diverse populations of the borough. Participating youth were born in over 30 nations and 6 continents. While youth speak over a dozen languages, everyone speaks the language of soccer.
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Building Scholars Through Soccer
South Bronx United promotes educational achievement through its after school tutoring program, college prep programs, literacy days, school placement support, and on-field mentoring.
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Addressing Girls' Needs
Soccer is a significant cultural activity for many South Bronx families, including those of Latino, African, and Caribbean heritages. However, participation among girls lags far beyond that of boys. South Bronx United aims to bring soccer to more inner-city and immigrant girls, and to use the sport to tackle a host of challenges and issues unique to girls.
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Recreational Opportunity for the Community
Children and youth in the South Bronx need more opportunities to participate in recreational activities. South Bronx United's Recreational Program provides this in a safe, structured environment for boys and girls ages 4-18.
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Promoting Health and Wellness
A lack of affordable, healthy food options, a proliferation of fast food spots, and a lack of fitness opportunities for youth, and other factors, contribute to a South Bronx community with one of the highest obesity rates in the nation. Maintaining good mental health and overall healthy lifestyles are also challenges in dense, urban neighborhoods. South Bronx United aims to address all these issues through fitness promotion and healthy snacks, and by providing individualized mentoring for youth.
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Getting College Ready
Youth from the South Bronx should have the same access to college as youth from anywhere else. South Bronx United aims to prepare every one of its youth for college. High school students in the Travel Program are required to attend college prep activities: college nights and campus visits expand youth awareness.
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NEWS and UPDATES

3rd Annual College Showcase Tournament scheduled for April

The 3rd annual SBU College Showcase Tournament will be held on April 6-7 of Easter Weekend. With the purpose of expanding college athletic opportunities particularly for urban youth, it attracts a diverse set teams from the greater New York area and a range of college coaches. Read more.

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SBU Coach, Mentor George Nantwi Featured in NY Daily News

SBU travel coordinator and U18 coach and mentor George Nantwi was featured as the Bronx Profile in the New York Daily News. Read the full article!

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College Night Recap

On January 18th, South Bronx United held its winter College Night for all high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Read more about the event.

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SBU Alumni Recaps First Semester in College

SBU's Class of 2011 is about halfway through their freshman year of college. Alumni Sheick Wattara blogs about his first semester in "College So Far".

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SBU Strikers Fall Review

U14 members Gnim Bazim and Alexis Osorio recap their Fall season performance on the field. Read their article on the youth blog!

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