Our Mission

The mission of Radcliffe's Youth Sports Organization is to provide the youth within the inner city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs with opportunities to develop citizenship, discipline, teamwork, and physical well-being through sports. Our goal is the all-around development of young people, not just athletes. Sports just happen to be the vehicle used to develop life skills that extend beyond the games.

 

Purpose
Our purpose is to protect the children, within our communities, from all the current dangers found within these communities while providing them with opportunities to participate in high level sports and preparing them for and assisting them in getting into and completing college. Our program is committed to instilling Honesty, Loyalty, Integrity, Teamwork, Discipline, Sportsmanship, Respect, Leadership, Trust and Commitment in our young participants.

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Organization Goals

• Reach children as early as age 5 or 6 and remain a steady influence throughout their high school, college, and post-graduate careers. 

• Provide mentorship and opportunity to teens on the South Side of Chicago.

• Provide a safe haven for youth while promoting a fun and enjoyable environment. 

• Instill the values of respect, character, integrity, discipline, good sportsmanship, and team spirit.

• Strengthen community ties in the South Side neighborhoods of Bronzeville, Woodlawn, Englewood, Kenwood, and South Shore.

• Provide needed intervention and structure for youth who are struggling with behavioral or academic problems.

• Encourage former players to return to, give back to, and serve as role models for their community during and following their college careers. 

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Board of Directors

• Tonya Coleman-Radcliffe, President

• Ernest Radcliffe, Jr., Founder

• Rynell Morgan, Secretary

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