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 Raising a child is difficult enough in a two parent home, especially in tough economic conditions. System Miami commits itself to the betterment of our young youth by way of sports, education and encouraging success. Developing our youth is a 

 Youth development is a process that prepares a young person to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood and achieve his or her full potential. Youth development is promoted through activities and experiences that help youth develop social, ethical, emotional, physical, and cognitive competencies. 

Youth leadership is part of the youth development process and supports the young person in developing: (a) the ability to analyze his or her own strengths and weaknesses, set personal and vocational goals, and have the self-esteem, confidence, motivation, and abilities to carry them out 

Schools promote healthy youth development when they:

• expect commitment from youth;
• have a caring school climate;
• have clear rules and consequences;
• provide positive, responsible adult role models; and
• expect youth to do well.

 Families promote healthy youth development when they:

• provide support;
• have positive family communication;
• are involved in their adolescent’s school;
• have clear rules and consequences and monitor their adolescent’s whereabouts;
• provide positive, responsible role models for other adults, adolescents, and siblings;
• expect their adolescent to do well; and
• spend time together.

The System Miami Mentoring Program offers  the chance to develop a meaningful relationship with mentors who become friends, role models, life coaches, and advocates that will help our System Miami Youth Participants successfully transition from risk filled backgrounds to successful athlete and students.