(The Rural Kid Initiative)

The Rural Kid Initiative

Bringing athletic opportunities  to the rural areas

 

Misconception:

Rural communities don't have talent, money or reach.

Truth

The biggest hurdle to our rural kids getting opportunities is travel.  

High level training is at least  (40 minutes away)

We are looking to bring these events to them...and we did.

Big events in small town... has it's advantages :)

Invest in RKI (501c3)

Sponsors for an entire year of events!

Gold - $5,000

2x4 logo Banner at camps, name on website,  logo on camper bag, shout out at hoop dreams 2024, RKI thank you swag

Silver - $2500 - 2x2  logo sign on camp site, name on website, , shout out at hoop dreams 2024,

Bronze - $1000 1x3  sign at camp, name on website

Of course, donations at ANY amount are insanely appreciated. Just click on the button above to make a contribution. Thank you!!!

Upstate Basketball Clinic

In the heart of one small community we brought coaches from Boston College, West VA University and Regent University to run clinics.  Right at the local high school in Middleburgh NY.

Soccer Clinics featuring over 30 years of coaching in upstate NY.

Each coach is trained to teach the FCA Pillars of sports

Investing in the RKI supports the Local Legacy Chapter. Invest here!

The Legacy is an adaptive sports initiative across NY!  The RKI has partnered with FCA to bring opportunity to local athletes with disabilities!   Check out the video below for our most recent endeavor  HOOP DREAMS!!





WHO ARE WE?


Amber Johns is the director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes.  She has coached soccer at the high school level after playing Division 1 soccer for Liberty University.  Gregg Johns, PE and head soccer coach for the local high school also played Division for Canisius College.  Both have dedicated their lives to the athletes they have coached .  The opportunity to work through FCA and their local Valley Soccer Fields is a HUGE blessing.


The rural kid initiative came as an idea when several athletes had the interest to pursue a better soccer level, but didn't have the transportation or funds to make it happen.


HOW CAN WE CREATE AMAZING OPPORTUNITY RIGHT IN OUR BACKYARD?



Small rural schools such as Jefferson, Margaretville, Stamford, South Kortright Middleburgh and Schoharie Schools alone have produced several Div 1, 2 and 3 athletes to colleges such as Sienna, Maryland, Iona, Univ. of Vermont,  Loyola, St. Alfred State, Rose,Regent  Univ, Canisius,  Oneonta State, Univ. of Buffalo and many more.

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