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Students Find Hope, Confidence and Futures from Sports
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation has been a huge part of the Fields & Futures story over the years. Learn how this partnership has been instrumental in putting more kids on more teams and transforming the landscape of OKCPS athletics.
More Than Wins: An Interview with John Marshall Boys’ Soccer Coach Chris Winstead
Chris Winstead's coaching career spans over 40 years and includes multiple state championships, but his impact extends far beyond the wins and losses. In this interview the John Marshall High School boys' soccer coach shares his journey into coaching, the lessons he strives to teach his athletes, and why OKCPS kids deserve a level playing field.
Growing the Fields & Futures Golf Program – More Kids, More Teams, More Golf!
Fields & Futures and OKCPS Athletics are determined to change the mindset that golf is a sport reserved for suburban schools. By introducing golf to kids at younger ages and eliminating barriers to participation, the Fields & Futures Golf Program is helping them see the sport as a legitimate opportunity to join a team, build lifelong skills, and pursue higher education.
Fore the Kids! Fields & Futures Receives $12,500 DICK’s Sports Matter Grant to Grow OKCPS Golf
On Giving Tuesday, Fields & Futures received a $12,500 Sports Matter Grant from DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation during a special open house event for OKCPS student-athletes. This impactful grant will strengthen the Fields & Futures Golf Program and help grow the game of golf in Oklahoma City Public Schools.
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OKCPS Wants More Kids on More Teams With New Summer Program
OKCPS Athletics wants to put more kids on more teams with its new Summer Learning sports program. Backed by Fields & Futures and Heisman-winner Sam Bradford, Summer Learning will give OKCPS student-athletes access to summer sports leagues and scrimmages as well as skill camps and clinics with collegiate instruction.
Ariana Luna Is a Proud Muscogee, Leader, and Starting Center for the Wheeler Middle School Tigers
Written by Jenni Carlson for The Oklahoman, published 11/26/21. Ariana Luna is a proud Muscogee, campus leader, and the starting center for the Wheeler Middle School Tigers.
YMCA, Inasmuch Foundation, and McLaughlin Family Foundation Form OKC Elementary School Sports League
Building upon the high-quality, top-rated YMCA youth sports programming, the Inasmuch Foundation, and McLaughlin Family Foundation are joining with the YMCA to provide a free sports league for third and fourth-grade students in Oklahoma City.
GivingTuesday Options Abound, but Fields & Futures Tops the List
by Jenni Carlson Published 12-01-20 on Oklahoman.com Brenda Hernandez remembers the big trips her soccer team would make. They went to places...
The Oklahoma City Public Schools 2019-20 Senior Student Athletes of the Year
by JAMES D. JACKSON on Oklahoman.com The Oklahoma City Public Schools announced the 2019-20 Senior Student Athletes of the Year awards on...
Outlook 2020: McLaughlins’ Fields & Futures provides OKC Public Schools with pristine playing fields
by BERRY TRAMEL on Oklahoman.com Liz McLaughlin remembers the days when she and her husband weren’t trying to impact other people’s kids. Their...