Carter-Williams said she wants to prioritize communities and schools where she can create authentic relationships with students. His stepfather played basketball at Charlestown High and has known the English High basketball coach since elementary school.

“I wanted to get to the heart of the city,” he said in an interview. “I want to be a role model for the kids in the city.”

The series began in October and held weekly virtual meetings that initiate conversations about emotional health, nutrition, financial literacy, mental health and mental control during the game of sports.

Boston continued to contribute programs and resources to increase youth involvement in sports.

In May, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of Boston’s first event Youth sports centeran online directory where families can find nearby sports leagues and programs for children in elementary through high school.

According to Boston 2023 The youth risk behavior survey34% of high school students were involved in at least one sports team in 2021 – a 10% decrease from 2019.

“I know the potential that the city of Boston has and I’m trying to maximize it,” Carter-Williams said.

Wilson and Carter-Williams said they want to make Boston a place that can develop student-athletes and potential professional athletes, while providing young people with supplies to navigate their education and development away from sports.

“This program is a call to action for all boys who choose to find their own way to give back,” Wilson said. “Community pride and tradition is something we definitely want to rejuvenate in the city.”

Auzzy Byrdsell can be reached at [email protected].