South Bronx United's #PowerOf11 South Bronx United

On this final day of the #PowerOf11 hear directly from two SBU Academy student-athletes, Ricky and Kevin!

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How does South Bronx United support its families? What do families look for in South Bronx United’s services? Hear from Bridget Hillin who, in her eight years in the organization, has served as SBU’s Youth Development Counselor, SBU Academy Program Director, and now Deputy Director.

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What does it take to be a leader at South Bronx United? How does South Bronx United help build leaders through soccer, as its motto says? On Day 9 of #PowerOf11 campaign, we talk with Jovani Lorenzo, who graduated last year from the SBU Academy and from Careers in Sports High School. He was the captain of the SBU 2002/2003 Boys Team, completed the Coaching Corps Fellowship, and served on the Youth Council. Jovani is currently interning with South Bronx United and is going into his sophomore year at the College of the Holy Cross.

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What is the value of a team? On Day 8 of #PowerOf11 campaign, we talk with Andy Jenkins, SBU’s Director of Soccer Programs, on belonging and the value of a soccer team, specifically at South Bronx United. Andy has six years of experience under his belt at South Bronx United, along with prior experiences in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Northern Ireland. Tune in to the conversation.

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For Day 7 of #PowerOf11 campaign, we hear from Soccer Operations Coordinator Reindorf Kyei, better known as Balo to the SBU community. Balo is an alumnus of the SBU Academy who returned to South Bronx United to join the staff shortly after graduating from Bloomfield College. In addition to coordinating the organizations soccer programs, he serves as the Coach-Mentor of the Boys U15 team, giving back to the community he was raised in. Learn more about his background and what it means to be a Coach-Mentor.

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Meet Danielle King, SBU’s Social Work Program Manager. Through the conversation we learn about social-emotional learning and how “SEL” is infused into South Bronx United’s youth programs, specifically in the SBU Academy.

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