Metro Athletes Pursuing Success
MAPS
MAPS: Find Your Direction
The MAPS program is a branch inside of YLM built to promote unity between athletes in the Metro Jackson area. This program will provide mentorship to high school athletes from college athletes. It is also an opportunity to train with one another and build meaningful relationships. In YLM, we believe that greatness is not built solely on the court or field, but it's built in character, classrooms, and communities.
Mission
Our mission is to empower young athletes to navigate life beyond sports by connecting them with real-world tools, mentorship, and personal development programs. MAPS helps athletes recognize their full potential whether it is academically, socially, or professionally while fostering leadership and purpose in every direction they go.
MAPS has a compass with 4 directions. Each pillar represents a direction on the map that supports the athlete holistically
Directions of MAPS
NORTH is Academic & Career Navigation
The objective is to help athletes stay grounded and focused on education and future planning.
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Academic tutoring & study halls, career exploration workshops, college application & scholarship support, trade school, certification & entrepreneurship pathways
SOUTH is Service & Community Impact
The objective is to encourage athletes to give back and grow through leadership and community engagement.
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Community service projects
EAST is Emotional Wellness & Identity
The objective is to support the mental health, identity, and emotional resilience of athletes.
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Mental health check-ins & therapy partnerships, group talks on identity beyond athletics, mindfulness, stress management & coping tools, guest speakers on redefining success after sports
WEST is Life Skills & Leadership
The objective is to prepare athletes for real life, with or without a ball in their hand.
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Financial literacy workshops, public speaking & networking events, time management & organization, and professional dress & workplace etiquette