
Character, Leadership, and Career Development
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Youth Development Through Sports and Faith-Based Mentorship.
Timoteo Sports is a youth development organization that uses sports as an hook to empower and inspire young people in underserved communities. Through athletic programs like basketball, flag football, volleyball, and mentorship opportunities, Timoteo Sports provides a positive environment where students can develop not only athletic skills but also essential life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and resilience. With a focus on character-building and academic success. Timoteo also incorporates a practice of memorizing scriptures to help youth internalize important values and build spiritual strength. By focusing on words that inspire perseverance, faith, and integrity, the program encourages young people to carry these principles into all areas of their lives.
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Workforce Development and Career Readiness for Youth.
Timoteo offers soft skill workshops, and a paid summer camp opportunity designed to develop essential employability skills. Youth will have the chance to engage in career exploration, connect with job and internship opportunities, and gain valuable experience as summer camp counselors. Additionally, they can participate in food distribution volunteer work with Small Things Food Pantry, volunteer coaching roles, and league night workshops. These hands-on experiences are crafted to equip youth with the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed both in the workplace and in life.
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Youth Leadership Development Through Mentorship and Sports.
Timoteo provides coaches and high school student-athletes with the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills through the Triangle Offense Leadership Program. This initiative focuses on structured mentorship and community engagement to cultivate leadership development among youth. The program includes a series of roundtable discussions on mentorship, with sessions featuring staff, volunteer coaches, youth and guest speakers, creating a continuous cycle of leadership growth. Participants also engage in Timoteo events, feedback assignments, professional development workshops, and leadership skill-building activities, all designed to empower them to become impactful leaders both on and off the field.
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Youth Leadership and Career Development Through Volunteer Coaching.
The Timoteo Rookie Coach Program is a service-learning opportunity for high school-aged students in the Timoteo community to build employability skills through volunteer coaching. Rookie Coaches step into leadership roles, inspiring the next generation of athletes by providing on-field support during sports programming. Through this hands-on experience, they develop essential skills while giving back to their community and shaping the future of youth sports.