programs
educate. train. develop.
Educate
Literacy Tutoring and Intervention.
Our SSW EDUCATE program provides computer literacy tutoring in partnership with Code Crew in an effort to integrate coding instruction, programming fundamentals, and digital problem-solving into our existing academic and athletic development framework. Through this program, student-athletes receive hands-on learning opportunities in the area of STEM and are exposed to career exploration in computer sciences.
In addition to computer science fundamentals, the targeted outcomes of this program is to also increase literacy proficiency as measured by reading fluency and comprehension, higher grades in school, projected higher performance on State TCAP-TN Ready Testing.
Train
Competitive Football and Cheer
Our SSW TRAIN program engages our student-athletes through rigorous sports training and competition that emphasizes age-appropriate physical strength and conditioning, knowledge of game, understanding of anatomy and physiology, an introduction to health nutrition for athletic performance, sportsmanship, and other sport related areas.
The targeted outcomes of this program are improved football/cheer knowledge and skill, stronger display of sportsmanship, improved health and wellness, and understanding of disciplined play.
Develop
Youth Development and Leadership
Our SSW DEVELOP program offers student-athletes with personal development and leadership opportunities through learning series, fellowship, challenges, guest speakers, field trips, and participation in external programming. During their matriculation through the South Side Wildcat Organization, student-athletes have opportunities to learn, grow, and lead on and off the field.
The targeted outcomes of this program are improved self-awareness, increased self-confidence, understanding of self-efficacy, stronger relationships with others, including adults, stronger faith, increased exposure to occupational opportunities, and clearly defined goals for present and future.