DETROIT SPORTS ZONE
our mission
The Mission of the Detroit Sports Zone is to enrich the lives of individuals of the Metropolitan Detroit Area through sports and education as well as to honor past Detroit Public Schools figures.
DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS HALL OF FAME is The HISTORICAL COMPONENT of the Detroit Sports Zone which honors outstanding athletes who have attended Detroit Public High Schools and those who have made extraordinary contributions to athletics.
"It's bigger than just sports. Our organization seeks to enhance the quality of life for the entire City of Detroit. This is achieved by providing quality programming not only in recreation, but by focusing on greater civic issues affecting our community."
- Ernest "Wag" Wagner
Founded by the vision of Chairman Emeritus and former Harlem Globetrotter Ernest “Wag” Wagner in 2011, a group of committed individuals came together with the common goal of simply giving back to the young people and adults of the City of Detroit.
The Detroit Sports Zone Inc. was formally incorporated in February, 2012 as a non-profit organization and began working at a grass roots level to introduce, facilitate, and build programs designed to address community needs.The Sports Zone partners with organizations that share the vision of providing youth and adults access and exposure to resources and the benefits from sports and recreation.
The Detroit Sports Zone Inc. was formally incorporated in February, 2012 as a non-profit organization and began working at a grass roots level to introduce, facilitate, and build programs designed to address community needs.The Sports Zone partners with organizations that share the vision of providing youth and adults access and exposure to resources and the benefits from sports and recreation.
Sports and SKills Development
- Detroit Sports Zone’s sports and skills programs focus on the athletic progression of youth and adults offering programming that creates learning, yet competitive environments, while building professional character and promoting integrity.
- Our signature athletic and recreational events give youth and young adults platforms to showcase their skills at every level. Detroit Sports Zone supported infrastructure compliments stages to showcase and celebrate our talented youths’ achievement and athletic skills.
- Programming is structured for youth ages 8-12, teens 13-17, and young adults 18-29 and provides valued benefits of organized sports including leadership, discipline, and teamwork, and creativity.
Life Skills and Social Development
Our life skills and social development programs filter beyond physical activity, and connect members to resources and figures that will extend support services to individuals through Detroit Sports Zone. Youth are connected to tools and platforms that extend beyond sports to further their social development. In addition to the benefits organized sports offer, DSZ’s mentoring and leadership programs provide youth accessible figures that can offer guidance and be positive influences on their lives.
Education
The Detroit Sports Zone utilizes its sports and recreation platform for educational purposes. DSZ exposes youth to sports-related fields and provides opportunities for youth to learn and experience more than just the sport itself. DSZ also facilitates partnerships with educational institutions to further the academic enrichment of youth. In addition, we work with industry professionals, athletes, and everyday role models to organize mentor programs for youth.