OUR MISSION, OUR VISION, OUR STORY

NXT ED was founded in 2019 with one central mission in mind:

To prepare the next generation for success at the next level, on and off the field/court by providing support to disadvantaged youth in the areas of academics, athletics, social-emotional behavior and health & wellness, through the implementation of challenging, enriching and creative activities designed to promote healthy and positive decision making, now and in the future.   

At NXT ED, we believe that providing a nurturing environment for our youth is essential to their overall development. Our children are the leaders of tomorrow and we are here to help them reach their fullest potential in all aspects of life. 

And while society continues to fight through racists systemic structures, policies, schools, and criminal justice systems, with proper training, influence, and

showing care and concern for others, all children will see multiple opportunities to connect and grow with each other positively allowing them to be released from the deficit thinking and into a life of excellence and positivity.  Although our board knows that there are many ways to escape the trauma and negative stereotypes that unfortunately come with the way some children look, where they are raised, and what they are exposed to, our goal is to get the children to also know and believe that.

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At NXT ED, we seek to create an environment for children that helps them achieve their goals athletically AND academically, while also building social skills, educating  them on various sports pathways, learning the importance of health and wellness and how always having a "Plan B" sets them up for double success!  Our goal is to expose and grow the interest of students in sports pathway programs that provide unique opportunities for personal growth and development, while leaving room for plenty of fun.  We want them to have a solid plan b that still interests and excites them!