Through Christ and Community, 10:12 Sports uses athletics to create mentoring and job training opportunities for youth. The bulk of the work of 10:12 is primarily based within the youth flag football and basketball leagues. In these leagues, local men take on the role of coaches and mentors to a group of 10-15 teenagers. These men coach & model what it takes to win on the field, court and, more importantly, in life. Walking beside these teenagers as they experience the highs and lows of life, while showing them the love of Christ through relationships, is what makes these mentoring relationships effective. Thus, breeding a true TEAM. Football: The football season runs from May-July, concluding with an all-star game and awards banquet recognizing the accomplishments of the teens throughout the season. Basketball: The basketball season, new in 2017, runs from September-November and follows a similar employment and mentoring structure to the football leagues. Off-season Activities: weight training, retreats, tournaments, and various ways to keep our youth engaged.