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Sportsmen™s offers gender-specific leadership & mentoring programs on Saturdays DEUCE (Don™t Ever Underestimate Consistent Effort) for boys and HEY Sister (High Energy Young Sister) for girls. Both programs are free and are offered virtually during the pandemic. Each week DEUCE students participate in: public speaking exercises, peer group discussions, and trivia related to their life experiences. The youth also learn to give back to their community at a young age. DEUCE participants devoted themselves to volunteering at a host of events at Sportsmen™s. Under the guidance of our coaches these young men are being equipped with life skills, tools for healthy living, and ultimately being molded into future mentors for generations to follow. Each week HEY Sister students participate in: workshops, guest speakers, and community building activities. The curriculum is designed to build strong civic leaders who develop visions for themselves and their community. Alongside the leadership initiative, HEY Sister has taken an active role in campaigning for health and wellness. The girls developed a Health & Wellness curriculum which expands on nutrition and healthy eating, the importance of exercise, and the importance of mental health. HEY Sister provides a safe place for girls to explore issues in their lives, focus on their futures, form positive peer groups and strong relationships with caring adults. These programs™ participants are being introduced to the art of journaling. According to Kay Burke, author of How to Assess Authentic Learning, -Journal writing provokes more reflection and encourages students to take charge of their learning and their feelings. Journals help students make connections between what is really important to them, the curriculum, and the world.