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  1. 54% 60%

  2. 3 of the top things that our kids need: 1) Financial Literacy 2) Career Development 3) Mentoring

  3. Quick Stat: *3k day|1mm yr.

  4. Quick Stats: *In the US, HS Dropouts count for 75% of crimes

  5. Game ChangersLeadership and Peer-Mentoring Initiative • Challenge | Change | Commit

  6. GAME CHANGERS|LEADERSHIP AND PEER MENTORING INITIATIVE • We believe that the transition into a student’s high school years is one of the most impacting moments that they will ever encounter. This experience alone, in most cases will shape who they will become. The information on this page is not to be duplicated or used without the expressed permission of Game Changers|Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative. admin@thegamejustchanged.com

  7. GAME CHANGERS|LEADERSHIP AND PEER MENTORING INITIATIVE • We are a state recognized, nonprofit organization focused on empowering male student-athletes in social and academic development through the avenues of Leadership and Peer-Mentoring. • We facilitate Transition and Support • How??? The information on this page is not to be duplicated or used without the expressed permission of Game Changers|Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative. admin@thegamejustchanged.com

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  9. Company Overview • We utilize four programs of influence to immerse the young men in continuous development. (4-D) • Fundamentals  • 2-A-Days (Varsity and Junior Varsity Players) • LEAAD (Leadership|Education|Attitude|Action|Difference) • ScoreBoard (Scholarship lottery used to engage academic and student responsibility) The information on this page is not to be duplicated or used without the expressed permission of Game Changers|Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative. admin@thegamejustchanged.com

  10. Fundamentals • We create ACTIONABLE goals that will help with “the transition” and help develop the foundation of young men. • Goals: (Established prior to the season beginning) • Partner Seniors with Freshmen to give guidance and peer mentoring| 12 Weeks of curriculum • Two dynamics of peer-mentoring • Seniors are exposed to another level of responsibility • Freshmen are given a sense of accountability • Both develop interpersonal skills by communicating with someone outside of their normal circle. (Discourages Bullying) • Literacy and open dialogue encouraged, i.e. The information on this page is not to be duplicated or used without the expressed permission of Game Changers|Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative. admin@thegamejustchanged.com

  11. Fall The information on this page is not to be duplicated or used without the expressed permission of Game Changers|Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative. admin@thegamejustchanged.com

  12. The information on this page is not to be duplicated or used without the expressed permission of Game Changers|Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative. tadmin@thegamejustchanged.com

  13. Fundamentals • In the Fall values will be introduced and reinforced by reading Jim Tressel’s, The Winner’s Manuel, focused on fundamentals for success. • Each chapter closes with a practical application section, where the students will be coached on how they can apply the lessons imparted throughout the book to their own lives, via the establishment of measurable goals. • The curriculum has been created as a hybrid. This will allow the students to be engaged both online as well as with face to face dialogue • Q&A segment by the H.S. athletes addressed to the Coach and or college athletes will round out the remainder of the session as some takeaways are given.- The information on this page is not to be duplicated or used without the expressed permission of Game Changers|Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative. admin@thegamejustchanged.com

  14. LEAAD (Leadership | Education | Attitude | Action | Determination) • We hate that the streets have just as much, if not more, options to offer to our young men as they seek out ways to identify with their manhood. The information on this page is not to be duplicated or used without the expressed permission of Game Changers|Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative. admin@thegamejustchanged.com

  15. LEAAD (Leadership|Excellence|Attitude|Action|Determination) • We create ACTIONABLE goals that will help with “the transition” and help develop the foundation of young men. • Goals: • Educate on social awareness through national initiatives • Develop leadership skills • Teach how to budget, organize, create an action-plan, manage, market, fundraise • Community service • Team building • Branding- The information on this page is not to be duplicated or used without the expressed permission of Game Changers|Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative. admin@thegamejustchanged.com

  16. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month I.e. In October, Game Changer's Team Office will focus on Breast Cancer. One option will be for the athletes to show their support by raising funds and wearing their jersey's in a walk within the community.  If a walk doesn't exist, Game Changers Team office will have the capability to design and attract support with local partners.   Funds raised may go to: American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen foundation, or a local support i.e., Hope Center.   The information on this page is not to be duplicated or used without the expressed permission of Game Changers|Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative. admin@thegamejustchanged.com

  17. 2-A-Day • We believe that sometimes you have to shock the system. Break the routine and intensify your program so that you know what it is to challenge yourself. The information on this page is not to be duplicated or used without the expressed permission of Game Changers|Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative. admin@thegamejustchanged.com

  18. 2-A-Day • We create ACTIONABLE goals that will help with “the transition” and help develop the foundation of young men. • Goals: Introduce/Reinforce • Values i.e. Nutrition, emotional intelligence, citizenship, sex education. • Logistics i.e. Education, exercise, time management, decision making • LifeSkills i.e. Finance i.e. Checking/Savings, credit, stocks • SocialResponsibility i.e. Community Service, Bullying, domestic abuse, violence. • The 2-A-Day program involves a full day of leadership dialogue (seminars, panel discussion, break-out sessions) and day-camp drill activities. This program will involve the Varsity and Junior Varsity high school male athletes • ***travel to Youngstown State University and interacting with male-student college athletes on campus.- The information on this page is not to be duplicated or used without the expressed permission of Game Changers|Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative. admin@thegamejustchanged.com

  19. April 2015 The information on this page is not to be duplicated or used without the expressed permission of Game Changers|Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative. admin@thegamejustchanged.com

  20. Scoreboard • We provide resources that are multi-dimensional in the development of the young men. The information on this page is not to be duplicated or used without the expressed permission of Game Changers|Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative. admin@thegamejustchanged.com

  21. Scoreboard • Program Goals: •Encourage athletes to get the highest GPA attainable •Introduce the value of an academic scholarships into their graduate portfolio •Engage the athletes to be more participatory in attaining higher results in the ACT/SAT •For some, create a new standard for academic acceptance >>> In many schools, there is an unrealistic perception that a student's 1.5 GPA is desired or acceptable when considering to apply to institutions that are nationally ranked in academics or sports.  And if our athletes use this "just get by" mindset as a barometer, they run the risk of carrying the same mediocre standards into making life decisions with their relationships, employment performance, etc. * As long as an athlete is permissible by the school to participate as an eligible player, Game Changers will allow for the student to be a part of the program.  However, to qualify for the Scoreboard segment; the following GPA must be attained.- The information on this page is not to be duplicated or used without the expressed permission of Game Changers|Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative. admin@thegamejustchanged.com

  22. Soreboard’s GPA Requirements At the end of the academic year, there will be a raffle of all the entries.  The following will be the monetary breakdown and scholarships offered per grade: •9th    $200   (10) •10th  $200   (10) •11th  $200   (10) •12th  $500   (5) An athlete is able to win once during his grade being called.  Each grade will be separated from one another during the drawing For those students that have an 18+ on the ACT or 860+ on the SAT a separate scholarship raffle will be conducted.  All grades will be mixed together for this particular drawing.  9th-12th   $100 (1) Minimum • 9th 2.8 • 10th   3.0 •11th   3.2 •12th   3.5 • Each semester the student is given 1 entry into the scholarship lottery if he attains the minimum GPA.  For the over achiever, he is able to get a bonus entry.  The scale for that is: •9th     3.0 •10th   3.2 •11th   3.5 •12th   3.7 Athletes with a 4.0 or higher receive 4 entries.  The information on this page is not to be duplicated or used without the expressed permission of Game Changers|Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative. admin@thegamejustchanged.com

  23. Top 12 Stats *Gpa *Attendance (School/*Practice) *College Prep *Disciplinary Infactions *Letters of Rec. Scoreboard The information on this page is not to be duplicated or used without the expressed permission of Game Changers|Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative. admin@thegamejustchanged.com

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  26. Position Game Changers exist to turn our boys into men of influence. • We create a platform of positive alternatives when faced with choosing good character in the presence of life changing decisions.    • We use the accessibility of peer mentoring, as a positive relationship to reinforce the program's values. • We help create and or build their academic and civic portfolios for university, perspective employer, and life in general. The information on this page is not to be duplicated or used without the expressed permission of Game Changers|Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative. admin@thegamejustchanged.com

  27. Competitive Edge • We are immersive • We are inclusive with our end user •  As familiar as friendly competition is demonstrated among the sport itself, this form of competition will also give athletes a chance to build camaraderie, school spirit and have a victory! • A network of athletes that have had successful paths in making the most of their athleticism. Korey Stringer (deceased), LeShun Daniels, Boom & Dave Herron, Deryck Toles, Alfie Burch, Mario Manningham, Jalyn Powell, Paul Warfield (Hall of Fame), etc.- • Engaging social media platform. The information on this page is not to be duplicated or used without the expressed permission of Game Changers|Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative. admin@thegamejustchanged.com

  28. The information on this page is not to be duplicated or used without the expressed permission of Game Changers|Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative. admin@thegamejustchanged.com

  29. 3 of the top things that our kids need: 1) Financial Literacy 2) Career Development 3) Mentoring

  30. GAME CHANGERS| Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative • Motto: Boys are Born but Men are Made • Challenge | Change | Commit • Be a Game Changer! The information on this page is not to be duplicated or used without the expressed permission of Game Changers|Leadership and Peer Mentoring Initiative. admin@thegamejustchanged.com

  31. http://thegamejustchanged.org

  32. UnitedWay MIDDLE GRADE SUCCESS STRATEGIES 1. Strengthen Academic Effectiveness and Enhance Professional Development ■ Reduce the number of chronically absent students. ■ Enhance professional development for teachers. ■ Improve assessments to ensure students are on track. 2. Make Curricula More Hands-On, Relevant, and Engaging ■ Make coursework relevant. ■ Engage students in a variety of ways. 3. Create Transition Programs that Provide Social and Academic Support ■ Provide enhanced academic support for struggling students. ■ Provide extra structure and personal interaction with adults. ■ Support collaboration among middle and high school teachers, counselors and administrators. ■ Enhance peer support. 4. Provide Quality Out-of-School Opportunities that Reinforce and Enhance Learning ■ Offer expanded learning opportunities that support social and emotional development. ■ Provide exposure to careers and keep students engaged. 5. DevelopSystemsthatProvideEarlyWarningDatato Prevent Failure ■ Develop and use data systems based on grades, attendance and behavior to monitor progress and trigger interventions. ■ Ensure that early warning data is readily accessible to and used by teachers, counselors, administrators, families and community organizations. 6. IncreaseFamilyInvolvementandConnections CRITICAL JUNCTURE Pg 48 Yet middle grades are also the time when fewer after-school opportunities are offered in many communities, and more students are home alone 2011 UNITED WAY EDUCATION 49after school. Educators call the hours between three and six in the afternoon the “danger zone” for young adolescents, because that’s when they can get into trouble—crime, teen pregnancy and substance abuse—without supervision or other healthy activities. It’s time for a brighter spotlight on the crucial middle years. It is essential that students have the necessary social and emotional supports, and access to rigorous and engaging academic work that promotes subject mastery while providing opportunities for exploration. Middle grade stu- dents need to see the connection between work and school, and need opportunities for engaging activities outside of school. Both inside the class- room and out, they need experiences to provide them the knowledge, skills and resources needed to succeed in high school, college, work and life. Master Presentation

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