OUR PROGRAM
K-12 Pathways
MICR LEVERAGES THE POWER OF RUGBY TO CLOSE THE OPPORTUNITY GAP, CREATE A RELENTLESSLY SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY, AND DRIVE UPWARD MOBILITY FOR STUDENTS LIVING IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES.
Cycles of generational poverty and systemic inequity have created enormous gaps in access to basic athletic, academic, and developmental opportunities for young people across the city of Memphis. MICR tackles those gaps head-on, by providing a free, world-class experience that leverages the research-driven benefits of sport to promote skill and social development, alongside a holistic mentoring and programming infrastructure that persists year-over-year for students. Through meaningful relationships, quality coaching, and a supportive and accountable team environment, MICR walks with students through their formative years to help them acquire the skills, experiences, and connections that will allow them to thrive and excel.
We execute on our mission through an intentional program design centered on two core programs 1) K-12 Pathways and 2) Alumni Services.
Alumni Services
MICR IS RELENTLESSLY COMMITTED TO OUR TEAMMATES AND BELIEVES IN THE POWER OF LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS AND SUPPORT.
After graduating high school, MICR provides a wide array of services to our alumni. From scholarships and transition support to a paid academic mentoring program modeled after top flight D1 athletics programs, MICR invests in both breaking down barriers to access and in building up supports to drive college persistence. We offer wellness coaching, college-credit internships, re-enrollment and transfer support and a series of workshops on a range of topics applicable to finances, health, and beyond. Additionally, all MICR alumni are eligible to earn competitive wages working as coaches and support staff for our organization, where they continue learning transferable professional skills and developing their leadership in a supportive environment.
