Athletics
Growth and Grit Fuel the Future
Think back to grade school and high school. Some of the most legendary moments and memories are made on the athletic field. Sports and physical activities promote health, teamwork, discipline, school spirit, and community pride.
The DPSCD Foundation raises funds to support sports programming and resources to ensure students learn the skills of leadership, perseverance, time management, and goal setting, as well as the importance of hard work, commitment, and resilience. Sports not only create memories that last a lifetime, skills built while playing sports translate into academic success and vibrant future careers.
DPSCD sports programs span twenty (20) high schools and newly expanded K-8 sports programs reach seventy-two (72) elementary/middle schools. Funds raised for sports programming help enable the following athletic opportunities for boys and girls of all grades, including:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Cross Country
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Cross Country
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Why your support matters
Working as a team to accomplish goals helps students develop communications and problem solving skills, self-confidence, and more. These skills can last a lifetime. Exercise also promotes healthy bodies and healthy minds. Studies show physical activity can positively impact mental and emotional health, reduce stress, build social skills, and more.
The Power of Possibility
Athletics create powerful entry points for growth and transformation. For many students, the field or court is where they find their confidence, test their limits, and learn to collaborate toward a shared goal. Participation improves physical and mental health, builds self-esteem, and strengthens lifelong skills like leadership, time management, and perseverance—extending well beyond graduation. This is why your support matters!
Power What’s Possible
When you support the DPSCD Foundation, you’re doing more than backing sports—you’re investing in confidence, wellness, and opportunity for Detroit’s next generation. Help us keep students in the game, fired up for their future.