Take a step and reach The Next Level!
Registration is now available
for youth interested in
being apart of the 2012
Getting Set for Success class.
Questions? Contact John Swain 612-309-8467
Registration is now available
for youth interested in
being apart of the 2012
Getting Set for Success class.
What is Getting Set for Success?
A 10 week after school program designed to
A 10 week after school program designed to
- Combat conflict through conflict resolution
- Develop life skills
- Build self-esteem
Questions? Contact John Swain 612-309-8467
Be the next 2012-2013 Next Level Perseverance Scholarship recipient.
A Special Thanks
Thank you to all of the college coaches, college players, professional athletes and collegiate admission representatives who participated in our Panel Discussion: "Taking Education and Athletics to the Next Level."
Left to right:
J.J Swain (UNI Panthers Football), Head Coach Freitag (Augsburg College), Head Coach Pate (Hamline University), James Ruffin (Cincinnati Bengals), Coach John Swain (Former Viking), Coach Thomas (Rochester Junior College), Coach McKenzie McKadaragh (Grandview University Soccer), Kingsley Nwaiwu (U of M Admissions), Mark Narayan (St. Thomas University Admissions,)
J.J Swain (UNI Panthers Football), Head Coach Freitag (Augsburg College), Head Coach Pate (Hamline University), James Ruffin (Cincinnati Bengals), Coach John Swain (Former Viking), Coach Thomas (Rochester Junior College), Coach McKenzie McKadaragh (Grandview University Soccer), Kingsley Nwaiwu (U of M Admissions), Mark Narayan (St. Thomas University Admissions,)
2011 Highlights
The Next Level Foundation hosted The 2nd Annual Back to School 5K on September 4h 2011. The marathon was a tremendous achivment as it provided over 60 high school students an opportunity to be physically active. All students who participated in The Next Level Back to School 5K received back to school supplies. The Next Level Foundation is extremely grateful to all supporters and community partners who contributed in making this event memorable.
The Next Level hosted its Second Annual Next Level Camp on July 8th and 9th 2011. The Camp was a great success! Students enjoyed motivational workshops; a yoga warm up and intense football stations/drills led by several coaches, former NFL players and current collegiate football players from various universities around the country.
2011 Athletic Development Program Graduates
The Next Level Foundation hosted The 2nd Annual Back to School 5K on September 4h 2011. The marathon was a tremendous achivment as it provided over 60 high school students an opportunity to be physically active. All students who participated in The Next Level Back to School 5K received back to school supplies. The Next Level Foundation is extremely grateful to all supporters and community partners who contributed in making this event memorable.
The Next Level hosted its Second Annual Next Level Camp on July 8th and 9th 2011. The Camp was a great success! Students enjoyed motivational workshops; a yoga warm up and intense football stations/drills led by several coaches, former NFL players and current collegiate football players from various universities around the country.
2011 Athletic Development Program Graduates
Congratulations to our second class of student athletes who have successfully completed The Athletic Development Program.
Jeff Bright is the recipient of a full D-1 football scholarship to the University of Northern Iowa. Demetrius Fuller has received a scholarship to Rochester Junior College. Congratulations! These student athletes will be taking their education and football to the Next Level!
Jeff Bright is the recipient of a full D-1 football scholarship to the University of Northern Iowa. Demetrius Fuller has received a scholarship to Rochester Junior College. Congratulations! These student athletes will be taking their education and football to the Next Level!
2010 Next Level Football/Educational Camp Guest Speakers
Motivational Figures influential in The Next Level Camp and Educational Workshops
From left to right: MN Associate Justice and Hall of Famer Alan Page, O'neal Hampton from the Biggest Loser, Q-bear from 89.9 KMOJ Radio Station, and John Swain Former MN Viking and Founder of The Next Level Foundation.
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Our Purpose:
The Next Level Foundation is established to promote educational programs and events that are designed to provide family support and to raise the educational levels of students in Minnesota and other areas of the country including members of the minority community, who are substantially unemployed, underemployed, or those whose income is below the federal poverty guidelines; to foster and promote interest and concern for the problems of youth so educational and economic opportunities may be expanded.
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The Mission
To foster a commitment to young people that will promote a Getting Set for Success Curriculum with focus on Education, Athletics, Self Esteem/Motivation, Community Service and Control Theory. Our mission results in pro-social friendships, strong leadership and interpersonal skills and a reestablished a hope in the future
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Message to Scholarship Recipients:
Congratulations! Your hard work and perseverance has paid off! Take your drive and motivation with you to college and continue to be a role model and leader for the youth in the community who look up to you.