Our CULTURE
2Tenths Foundation is not simply an organization that offers different programs, we are a community changing foundation that has created our own culture and lifestyle. Our culture is one of inclusivity, hope, opportunity and growth.
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Here at 2Tenths, we don't just talk about the things that we want to see done – we do them.
our areas of focus
mental wellness
Steel Smiling is our partner organization that focuses on mental health & wellness.
youth advocacy
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Allegheny County partners with us to ensure athletes live
in safe environments.
Our speed & agility trainings help youth athletes improve their overall performance in every sport.
Restorative
Justice
We partner with Voices Against Violence to advocate for restorative justice.
Athletics
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Mentoring is part of our overall cultural environment. From the founder, to the CEO, to assistant coaches, partnering organizations, and the athletes themselves – mentoring happens at every level of the organization. 2Tenths has successfully created an ecosystem where leaders have a vast wealth of knowledge and experience that is naturally shared with all who participate in the programs offered through both the for-profit and non-profit wings of the establishment. Modeling hard-work, focused training, strong will & determination, healthy habits, and holistic wellness – those who come to 2Tenths will find themselves surrounded by leadership who encourage participants to become the best versions of themselves.
Our speed & agility trainings are only a part of what the foundation offers in support of our youth and professionally affiliated athletes. We have learned that in order for athletes and their family members (whomever those individuals are and whatever those individuals look like) to sustain and thrive, they need not only training and support but “wraparound” services to meet a variety of needs. Whether it is funding to support training fees, assistance with academic excellence, exposure to higher education and campus culture, navigating the criminal justice system, drug and alcohol counseling, mental health and wellness, or juvenile justice – 2Tenths can assist with a myriad of specific needs.
Restorative Justice
At 2Tenths we understand that life happens and many have experienced interactions with law enforcement and the criminal justice system. We partner with Voices Against Violence to help those who need advocacy to navigate the system. We assist formerly incarcerated citizens, who are family members of our athletes, successfully re-enter society. Our non-judgmental stance on those who have been held back due to arrest, incarceration, ongoing litigation, biased treatment, legal fees, etc. is a part of our founding principles.
Mental health and overall wellness are other areas of focus that we care deeply about. Living in a society that is inherently racist, sexist, ageist, classist, and generally intolerant of difference, 2Tenths strives to ensure that all who participate in our programming are not only physically fit but mentally fit as well. We do this by partnering with Steel Smiling – our local non-profit partner that provides support for our Black players and their families and referrals for those who are not.
Youth Advocacy
Best-interest advocacy is another area of focus that we recognize some of our young people need support with. We have partnered with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Allegheny County to help young people who may be living in vulnerable neighborhoods or households with potentially dangerous circumstances. By researching individual situations and making objective recommendations, this kind of comprehensive support can have life-changing impact and allow youth to live in safe environments where they can truly thrive and flourish.