And who can argue with Yogi Berra? I will be running 26.2 miles, and hundreds of miles before the actual day of the New York Marathon, to raise money for this great organization. I have been involved with SBU since 2013 as a coach (some of you may have even watched me lose a couple of games...) and as a supporter of the organization. More than ever before, we need more grass root organizations like SBU to champion young women and men in their communities, and to help them succeed in the world.

South Bronx United (SBU) is a nonprofit youth development organization with a mission of using soccer as a tool for social change. More than 1,300 young people, beginning at age four and all the way through college, will have participated in programs this year on the soccer field, in the classroom, and in the community.

Founded in 2009 to address a lack in youth athletic programs in the South Bronx, the organization's programs have grown to combine soccer with academic enrichment, college prep, mentoring, leadership development, health and wellness programs, immigration legal services, and other family and youth supports. The SBU Academy has a 100% high school graduation rate and 94% college matriculation rate. College-readiness rates of graduates are three-times the rate of their peers.  In 2020, SBU faces new challenges but remains steadfast in its mission to provide opportunity and support for its young people. 

Come and join me in supporting this great cause!