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AV Champions
AV Champions is a non-profit community based corporation that exists to develop students and young adults into champions academically, athletically, and in the quality of life. Students in our area are producing test scores that rank among the lowest in the nation. Approximately 20,000 of our children are growing up in poverty. In 2006, the Antelope Valley accounted for only 3.5% of the LA County population, but 17% of the LA County crime.
There is no question that the concern for our students in the Antelope Valley is alarming. That is why the mission of AV Champions' staff, volunteers, coaches, and parents along with the help of schools, businesses, and the local community is critical. Together we can make a difference and positively influence our youth.
AV Champions is uniquely designed to fill gaps in our community, through after school academic curriculums, year round athletic training, and specially designed life building programs for our young adults. AV Champions is making a difference in the lives of young people!
DEVELOPING YOUTH...
Academically
Academics are the cornerstone of AV Champions. With faltering test scores and overcrowded schools, it is imperative to stress the importance of academics to our young people and provide them with opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed. Through our Sports Tutoring and YouthBuild programs we are helping kids realize the importance of academics, raise their grades, graduate from high school, and go to college. Our academic teachers and leaders are hand-picked and meticulously trained to work side-by-side with students, effectively teaching, mentoring, and inspiring them in a wide range of subjects.
Athletically
Athletics is a gateway into the lives of students and young adults. The lessons learned from playing sports will set a foundation that will be utilized for a lifetime. Students learn discipline, hard work, over-coming adversity, teamwork, and sportsmanship through our various athletic programs. We provide bastketball programs for ages 6-25. Through our Club Basketball Teams, Midnight Basketball League, and Weekly Basketball Training we are constantly teaching and mentoring the youth and young adults of our community.
Quality of Life
Raising the quality of life for our youth and young adults is imperative. Too many young people are sent into the world with inadequate tools. High school drop-out rates are on the rise and far too many young adults are unemployed. Our goal is to get these young people back on track educationally and vocationally. We train and equip young adults with the tools necessary to thrive in life. Every single AV Champion program teaches, mentors, and guides our young adults to achieve high school diplomas, college degrees, gain employment, and contribute to society.
If you would like more information about AV Champions, please contact:
Darwin Cook
Director, AV Champions
661-992-7512
darwinc@avchampions.com |
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