Leaders Champions Student-Athletes
2013
New Heights Leadership
Board of Directors, Emerging Leaders Council & Staff BOARD of Directors Neal Arthur Managing Director, Wieden + Kennedy
Sherri King-O’Connor Managing Director, Univ. of Virginia Investment Management
Nick Blatchford, Vice Chairman CEO, Five-Star Basketball Founder, New Heights Youth, Inc.
Rocky Kurita Senior Vice President, D.E. Shaw
Steven Goldstein Senior VP, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Ins. Co., Ltd
Nina Lesavoy Managing Director, Avec Capital
Kieran Goodwin Co-Founder and Portfolio Manager, Panning Capital
Meghan Mackay Managing Director of Schools, Success Academy, NYC
Andy Nathan CEO, Meritage Properties
Ted Smith (Ex-Officio) Executive Director, New Heights Youth, Inc.
Mark Patricof, Board Chair Managing Partner, MESA
Ron Trichon Managing Director, Barclays
Richard Roberts Director of Business Development, Red Stone Equity Partners, LLC
Vicki Zubovic, Secretary Director of Development, KIPP NYC
Joseph Samberg, Treasurer CEO, JDS Capital Management
Andrew Colao, General Counsel Partner, Weil, Gotshal + Manges
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EMERGING LEADERS COUNCIL Brandon Adams Turner Broadcasting
Alicia Jayo Falconwood Corporation
Dominic Martin ICAP
Warren Pyles CitiGroup
Jon Baucom Peter Millar
Noah Levine SEED Project
Chris Moore Shoretel
Jeremy Snepar New York Film Academy
Joshua Greenberg Glenview Capital
Cameron Lewis Goldman Sachs
Elena Perez eatbigfish
Matt Stehle Uncommon Schools
Chris Alesi College Assist Coordinator
Ashley FaisoN Director of Development
Maurice Hicks Athletic Director
Robyn Pretlow Director of Summer Academy
Rahme Anderson Program Coordinator
Li’Esha Garcia Finance and Operations Manager
Shanha-Lee James Communications Associate
Rock Rosa Program Coordinator
Adam Berkowitz Associate Executive Director
Sekou Hamer Academic Coordinator
Jasmine Jeffers Grantwriter
TED SMITH Executive Director
NEW HEIGHTS STAFF
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Summer Academy students enjoy a day of boat building at Rocking the Boat, one of five Friday field trips focusing on teamwork.
2013: A Pathway to success This following year-end report highlights New Heights’ key accomplishments in 2013, as well as looks to the future as we continue the process of building an organization that serves deserving youth throughout our community. In the following pages you will see the results of the hard work put forth by our student-athletes and their families both on and off the court. You will also read about the tireless efforts of our amazing team of board members, full time staff, basketball coaches, tutors and volunteers. At New Heights, the desired outcome for everyone’s collective efforts is for all of our kids to graduate from high school and college and build a foundation for a personally and professionally successful adult life. In a city that graduates roughly only half of its high school students, New Heights graduated 100% of our seniors this year, a rate we have maintained since 2005. New Heights is a home that allows young people to reap the numerous benefits of participation in organized basketball and aims to eliminate the negative influences and behaviors that frequently accompany youth basketball. At New Heights, the basketball court is a “classroom” in which we encourage our participants to develop and apply leadership skills by challenging them to resolve interpersonal conflicts among teammates; demonstrate teamwork and dedication in training and competition; and display respect towards others. Most importantly, New Heights provides student-athletes direct access to academic and life skill resources rarely available to families in this socioeconomic demographic. In 2013, New Heights’ eighth anniversary, we enhanced our program services and are continuing to identify new ways to educate and empower inner-city youth to be leaders, champions, and student athletes. To do this, we need your help. Whether volunteering as a tutor or coach, sponsoring a team, or cheering on our student-athletes in competition, we will only grow and expand the New Heights’ mission with your continued support.
Leaders Champions Student-Athletes YEAR-END REPORT
2013
Court // Classroom // Community ACHIEVING OUR MISSION The Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Congratulations Graduates. . . . . 5 Profiles of Success . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 PROGRAMS Program Continuum. . . . . . . . . . . 7
Thank you for joining us to positively impact the lives of hundreds of promising NYC student-athletes.
Hoops Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
With our deep appreciation and warmest wishes,
Keeping Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
FINANCIALS Financial Overview. . . . . . . . . . . 10 Supporters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mark Patricof Ted Smith Board Chairman Executive Director
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OUR Mission To educate and empower promising inner-city youth to be leaders, champions and student-athletes by developing the skills necessary for success in high school, college and life.
Our Vision
All young athletes will have the values and skills necessary to become leaders in their communities and succeed in life beyond sports.
BRIDGING THE GAP
100% 302 high school graduation rate since 2005
IDENTIFY promising studentathletes primarily from Northern Manhattan, the Bronx and Central Brooklyn
student-athletes placed in college prep high schools
ENGAGE
youth in academic, athletic and leadership development through basketball
Who We Serve
NYC youth ages 10-18 from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds who have a passion for basketball.
Our Impact
For nearly 10 years, we’ve maintained a 100% high school graduation rate for our student athletes and a 98% college matriculation rate - currently we have 77 alums playing college basketball.
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Our Program Bedrock
BUILD
academic, athletic and leadership skills
ENSURE
access to a high quality education
IN EDUCATION
221
New Heights graduates have matriculated to college
$48m in scholarship/financial aid awarded to student-athletes
Class of
2013
Joel Angus Stony Brook
Staci Barrett Saint Rose College
INVEST
in each youth intensively preparing them to succeed in first-rate high schools and colleges
SUPPORT youth through adolescence and transition into adulthood
James Coleman University of Buffalo Ramiel Coleman Dowling College
healthy fitness & nutritional habits
SHAPE
identities as student-athletes and leaders
Jordan Nanton Williston State University Chris Polanco Atlanta Sports Academy
Raz Council Monroe College
Petiri “PJ� Reed Wesleyan University
Trey Dickerson Murray State University
Sydney Sodine Brandeis University
Khalil Hamer City College
Jordan Washington Indian Hills College
Malik Harmon Saint Francis University (PA)
Naasir Williams Univ. of Vermont
Brittany Henry Bluefield State
DEVELOP
Hassan Martin University of Rhode Island
Joshua James Monmouth Univ. jarrel marshall Palm Beach St.
Terrell Williams Lycoming College Tyler Wilson Manhattan College shelby zucker Emory University
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PROFILES OF SUCCESS Janelle Linton Alumna/Class of 2010 SUCCESS BEYOND SPORT
Janelle was selected as a member of the 2013 Beyond Sport New York Young Advisory Panel. Beyond Sport is “a global organization that promotes, develops and supports the use of sport to create positive social change across the world.” Janelle was chosen based on the impact that sports has had on her life and her desire to help youth around the world through sports. While playing with New Heights, Janelle was a member of the 2007 AAU National Championship 14U team. Janelle is currently a Public Health Major at the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics at Syracuse University.
THE ESSENTIALS
Years with New Heights: 10 High School: Murry Bergtraum College: Syracuse University
“New Heights has made me the driven, disciplined and passionate person I am today.”
Shane Pearley Class of 2014 Making a Triple Impact Shane Pearley excels in the classroom and on the court. Recently, he was named a Triple Impact Scholar by the Positive Coaching Alliance, (PCA), a partner organization of New Heights, who awarded four Metro area students with a $5,000 scholarship. There were 900 applicants for the award, which honors those who, “work to improve themselves, their teammates and their sport.”
THE ESSENTIALS
Years with New Heights: 3 High School: Berkeley Carroll
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“Thank you for your support in assisting me in pursuit of my goals and dreams.”
Naasir Williams Class of 2013 LONG JOURNEY FROM HARLEM TO VERMONT Naasir Williams embodies the spirit of New Heights. He is a leader, champion and student-athlete on the basketball court and in the classroom. Naasir, known as NaNa, grew up in Harlem and, with the support of New Heights’ High School Assist program, chose to attend Rice High School in his neighborhood. Unfortunately, Rice was forced to close due to financial difficulties, but New Heights was able to assist him and his family to enroll at another parochial school, Cardinal Hayes in the Bronx. Within his first week at Cardinal Hayes, he was selected by the administration to be a member of the senior council, an exclusive leadership position. At Hayes, Naasir excelled, maintaining a 90 GPA and being named a co-captain of the team. After graduating from Hayes at 17, he received a full-financial aid package to attend the Millbrook School, an elite college preparatory school. With continued support from the College Assist program, Naasir graduated from Millbrook in 2013 and is currently attending the University of Vermont in Burlington with a generous financial aid package. He is also a member of the basketball team.
THE ESSENTIALS
Years with New Heights: 5 High School: Millbrook School College: University of Vermont
“New Heights is like a second family to me. The coaches really care and stress the importance of getting it done in the classroom. I will be forever thankful for the support I received.”
Rock Rosa Program Coordinator A PASEsetter Rock Rosa has been an instrumental staff member supporting our student-athletes at New Heights. In 2013, he was awarded the prestigious PASEsetter Award by the Partnership for Afterschool Education (PASE). The award “honors afterschool educators whose commitment, energy and creativity have had an indelible impact on the children and youth of New York City.” Rock received his 2013 PASEsetter Award at PASE’s 20th Anniversary gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. He gave a touching speech about his involvement with NYC youth and the opportunity to impact hundreds of lives to support our future generations. Congratulations to Rock on this great honor.
Li’Esha Garcia Finance and Operations Manager A ROLE MODEL An alumna of the program and now a critical member of our staff, Li’Esha Garcia was recognized in 2013 for her contributions with the Proctor & Gamble My Black is Beautiful Imagine a Future Award. Imagine a Future aims to help develop strong and confident young girls who recognize their potential, and celebrate everything that makes women and girls beautiful inside and out. At a star-studded event, featuring many top female athletes and actors, Li’Esha was honored for serving as a great role model and inspiration for young women everywhere. Congratulations to Li’Esha on receiving this award in recognition of all her hard work.
Continuum of Services BasketBall & Leadership Development
Summer Academy
High School ASSIST
College ASSIST
CAREER ASSIST*
Academic support ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5th Grade
MIDDLE SCHOOL 6th Grade
7th Grade
HIGH SCHOOL 8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
COLLEGE 12th Grade
College
Life
*FY15. Review Strategic Plan Executive Summary at www.newheightsnyc.org
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2013 Hoops Highlights
New Heights Highlights as a 2013 TOP-RATED NONPROFIT by GreatNonprofits.org
● Honored
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Launched New Heights HELPS: a new community service initiative, where each New Heights member completes a team or individual community service project.
The 2013 season was another successful one for all of the basketball teams at New Heights. Our high school student-athletes got the chance to play against the best competition in the country and in front of hundreds of college coaches. Not only did New Heights win numerous tournament championships, but, more importantly, several of our student-athletes received full athletic scholarship offers from some of the top Universities in the country. Here are some of the highlights:
Youth INC Board Advancement and Taproot Strategic Prep Plan.
HIGH SCHOOL
● Completed
● Our
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Held 10th Annual H.S. Open House: On Oct. 19, over 25 top boarding, parochial, private & public schools joined to speak with our youth & families. Over 300 student-athletes have matriculated into college preparatory high schools thanks in part to introductions made at this annual event.
● Signing
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Day 2013 – Seven high school seniors signed early to attend colleges in 2014.
17U Boys team finished the season in grand fashion by winning the prestigious adidas Super 64 tournament in Las Vegas for the first time in program history by going 9-0 over a five-day period. ● The 17U Boys team finished ranked No. 5 in the country, according to indihoops.com. ● Of the 10 student-athletes on our girls 16U Blue squad, six have already accepted full scholarships to play basketball in college. ● Our 16U and 15U boys’ teams reached the Elite 8 in Las Vegas. ● According to indihoops.com, our 15U team was the 22nd best team in the nation. ● New Heights’ girls 16U White team had a very successful season, winning their pools at Boo Williams (Va.), Run 4 Roses (Ky.) and Battle in the Boro (Tenn.). ● The girls’ 14U Blue team won championships at Uptown Challenge, Hoops in the Sun and Future Talent and our 14U White team won its division at the USA Invitational.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ● Our
14U boys’ team won the prestigious B-Ball Spotlight Memorial Day Classic and the Grand Finale and competed in the AAU Nationals in Orlando, Florida. ● The 13U boys’ team won the Tillary Park Championship and the BasketBull Junior National Invitational at the Basketball Hall of Fame. ● Our 12U boys’ team won the AAU Regional championship as well as the Hoops in the Sun crown and they traveled to Hampton, Va. for the AAU nationals. ● Our girls 13U team won the USJN Nationals and the Dorney Park Invitational and our 12U team won the Garden State Easter Tip-Off, the Zero Gravity Hudson Valley Showdown and Think Pink events and went undefeated at the NJ Sparks Classic.
Keeping score: it adds UP AT NEW HEIGHTS High School Graduation Rate
NH
vs
100%
NYC 60%
College Matriculation Rate
NH
vs
98%
60% 60% 70%
of participants will be first generation college graduates of participants receive free or reduced lunch of participants live in N. Manhattan, the Bronx or Central Brooklyn
US
NH
52%
75%
vs
US 61%
* National Center for Education Statistics, 2013
* National Center for Education Statistics, 2013
* NYC Dept. of Education, 2013
2012-13 Enrollment
College Graduation Rate
New Heights served more than 200 student-athletes, ages 10-18, primarily from underserved NYC neighborhoods
50% 60% 64%
male
in High School
AfricanAmerican
11%
50% 40% Latino
female
40% in grades 5 through 8
13% White 12%
Bi-Racial
Looking Ahead 5 YEAR STRATEGIC Priorities In FY2013, New Heights conducted a reflective strategic planning process, and created the following 3 key priorities to guide us into the future: •
Maintain and grow a strong sports-based youth-development organization
•
Provide integrated athletic and academic programming to develop successful student-athletes
•
Provide an effective pathway to and through college for each participant
Review our Strategic Plan Executive Summary at www.newheightsnyc.org.
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2013 FINANCIALS 100% Board giving
Revenue Analysis
Expense Analysis
■ Board/Individuals: $177,768
■ 80% - Program: $1,186,204
■ Foundation/Corporate Contributions: $561,733 ■ Fundraising Events: $503,500 ■ In-Kind/Other: $125,080 Total: $1,368,081
80%
direct to program
■ 8% - Administration: $122,823 ■ 12% - Fundraising: $180,582 Total: $1,489,609
*These represent unaudited FY13 numbers
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE MAIN EVENT Thursday, March 13, 2014 Join MADNESS ’14, New Heights signature annual event
Be a Champion for NYC student-athletes
Get Involved Join the Team
We have numerous ways for you to get involved at New Heights – coach a team, tutor a student, provide administrative office support, attend an event, share your professional skills or sponsor a team!
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2013 Supporters Thank You For Your Generosity Corporate SUPPORT adidas Bank of America Barclays CB Richard Ellis Clarion Capital Partners Credit Suisse Deutsche Bank FoxRock Partners Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson Glenview Capital Management Goldman Sachs Greenberg Traurig GTIS Partners Hidrock Realty Holborn Corporation
Eagle Transfer Corp
Morgan Stanley
Edward and Dorothy Perkins Foundation
Movado National Basketball Association
Hyde and Watson Foundation
Nomura
Jewish Communal Fund
Panning Capital
Lily Auchincloss Foundation
Partnership for After School Education (PASE) RBC Capital Markets
Lucius N. Littauer Foundation
Tag Associates
Patrina Foundation
Up2Us
Pinkerton Foundation
WallachBeth Capital
Price Family Foundation
Wieden + Kennedy
Rona Jaffe Foundation
Foundation SUPPORT Altman Foundation
Hub International Jericho Capital Asset Management
Berkowitz Family Foundation
KarmaWell Inc.
Bulldogs Care Foundation
Madison Square Garden Meritage Properties
Foundation for Global Sports Development
New York Land Services
Ayco Charitable Foundation
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel
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MESA Global
Carl Marks Foundation Charles Hayden Foundation
Samberg Family Foundation San Francisco Foundation Schwartz Family Foundation Shanken Family Foundation Smith Family Foundation State Street Foundation Taproot Foundation Youth I.N.C.
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Sponsor A TeaM in
2014
From court to classroom and into the community, New Heights relies on our dedicated network of supporters to help our student-athletes and organization grow. Consider sponsoring one of our teams in 2014, providing the access to athletic and academic resources our student-athletes need to thrive. Contact us for more information.
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