Rise Up Youth Program
RISE UP YOUTH PROGRAM
Rise Up Youth Program is dedicated to empowering students through mentorship, basketball, and leadership development. Our mission is to foster personal growth, build strong community connections, and equip youth with the tools to succeed in their academic and career journeys. By offering hands-on guidance and exposure to post-secondary pathways, we help students envision and achieve their full potential, shaping their futures with confidence and purpose.
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Empowering Youth Through Positive Impact & Basketball
Rise Up Youth Blog: Stories of Growth and Leadership
Sidiki Kromah #6
Congratulations to Sidiki Kromah for his incredible journey with the Rise Up Youth Program! Since joining the team, Sidiki has shown tremendous growth, both as a player and a leader. His dedication, hard work, and team spirit have earned him a place among the top 3 highest scorers in a tough North Pole hoops league- with an impressive average of 21.5 points per game. His evolution into a wonderful teammate and strong leader is a testament to his commitment to excellence. We are proud of his achievements and excited to see where his talent and leadership will take him next! Keep rising, Sidiki!
Coach RJ
Founder & Head Coach
Coach RJ plays a pivotal role in shaping the vision and success of the organization and team as the founder and head coach of the Rise Up Youth Program. Since 2019, his leadership and dedication have been key to empowering our youth through basketball, personal development, and mentorship. He provides these opportunities as a positive reinforcement and to lead our youth down the pathway of success-not only in basketball, but in their every day lives. Coach RJ takes pride in not only coaching, but mentoring our youth and providing them with the necessary knowledge and resources to reach their full potential.
Projects
Basketball Programs
Empowering Youth Through Sports
Leadership Development
Building Future Leaders
Financial Literacy
Empowering Financial Knowledge
Camp Programs
Fun and Educational Experiences