The Big Match – A Lifetime of Returns

Nov 27, 2017

On Nov. 28, 2017, also known as #GivingTuesday, every dollar donated to Fields & Futures will be met with a dollar-for-dollar match by Group One Thousand One AND greater effort, better grades, and brighter futures by the very kids who benefit from your support!

In June 2017, when Delaware Life and Group One Thousand One CEO Dan Towriss committed a $1.5 million match to support Fields & Futures, he was driven by the belief that youth sports and education are one of the few remaining ways we have to reach at-risk youth for lasting social change. When he heard the Fields & Futures story and saw the impact created with each new athletic field and complex completed, he made a decision to go all in and help give OKCPS students the school and sports experience they deserve. Today, every dollar donated to the cause qualifies for this very generous match!

At the same time, OKCPS students and student-athletes want to show their thanks by committing to work harder, plan bigger and do what they can to maximize the opportunities given and help create a better quality of life for themselves and all those to follow. We call it the #BigMatch!

Thank you for your support, today and always.

Beyond 500: Coach Patrick Cudjoe Teaches Winning On and Off the Court

John Marshall boys basketball coach Patrick Cudjoe recently eclipsed 500 career wins, a milestone only a dozen other active coaches have reached. With deep roots in Oklahoma City Public Schools as a student, athlete, educator, coach, and parent, his impact on the OKCPS community continues to extend far beyond the court.

Cheering on Our Cheer Captain, Mandi Dotson

Mandi Dotson has been part of the Fields & Futures story since the very beginning, loyally and enthusiastically cheering for us through our biggest wins. Now, it's our turn to cheer on our resident cheer captain as she continues to grow the sport in her role as Director of Cheer & Youth Sports Advocate.

A Spring In Our Step: OKCPS Spring Sports Clinics

With spring sports in the air, Fields & Futures sprang into action to host a series of spring sports clinics for OKCPS athletes and coaches. This March featured three key events: the Spring Break Goalkeeper Clinic, the OKCPS Golf Coaches Clinic, and the Simon Greiner Program Field Events Clinic.

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