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The idea for Sports C.I.T.I. was born out of the spirit and love of the game of basketball. It was developed to provide the many benefits of athletics for all its participants beyond the enjoyment of the game. To us, sports are more than just games played for pleasure by many young people across the globe. To us, sports can be used to nurture and motivate young people not only to improve their individual athletic skill; it also helps to develop one’s character. Thus, it is our belief that when properly coached and administered, sports/athletics can be used as a vehicle for teaching life skills that go beyond the sport.

Our Mission

To use sports as our vehicle to challenge African-American male youth to achieve excellence in academics, and extra curricular activities while balancing their commitment to self, family, and the community in which they live.

Who We Are

Sports C.I.T.I. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to impacting the lives of inner city African-American males by providing programming designed to enhance their ability to envision and attain the necessary life skills that lead to healthy and successful lives.

What We Do

Here at Sports C.I.T.I., our staff is committed to giving athletes first-rate training, both mentally and physically, and is dedicated to building lasting relationships with every athlete that participate in the program. We work hard to create an atmosphere that not only promotes athletic excellence, but also builds character. We believe by providing young athletes with detailed and precise instruction in performance training and character development that the two can contribute to developing the “complete athlete” on and off the court or playing field.

How We Do It

Performance Skill Training:
Our performance skill training methods are designed to increase overall athletic skills, core-strength, speed and agility, while gaining a greater knowledge of sports performance. With these improvements, student athletes will attain a higher level of performance in whatever sport they choose to participate.
Character Development /Mentoring:
We focus on the development of a student’s mind and soul. During our character development sessions, we examine issues such as: character, attitude, getting along, spirituality, appearance, communication, working with a plan, matter of money, giving back and being the best you can be. The lasting value of our Sports C.I.T.I. Academy is realized through the ability to apply lessons that are learned in sports to the rest of life. We teach young athletes do this by building trusting and challenging relationships, as well as maintaining respect for themselves and others.

Where We Do It

Sports C.I.T.I. does all of its training and character development out of Minneapolis North, Roosevelt, and Washburn High Schools, through the boy’s basketball programs. Together Sports C.I.T.I.  and the 3 Minneapolis High Schools have formed a partnership that provides young African-American athletes a place to develop both mentally and physically. It is our desire to be the premiere performance skill and character development program in Minnesota.