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South Bronx United says soccer-based academic programs keep youth on track; academy serves about 200 students
Summary
South Bronx United described a soccer-centered model linking athletics and academics: roughly 1,900 participants across programs and an SBU Academy of about 200 middle and high school students who must attend academics to play; workforce development keeps youth engaged up to 12 hours weekly.
South Bronx United representatives told Bronx Talk the nonprofit uses soccer to deliver academic support, mentorship and workforce development to Bronx youth.
A representative described a broad set of programs—recreational and competitive soccer, college-prep and mentorship—and said the SBU Academy includes roughly 200 middle- and high-school students who…
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