Mission-statement
Harlem Miracles’s mission is twofold (1) to equip and facilitate the pursuit of higher education for all youth (non-athletes and athletes) in our program by instilling the following skills: entrepreneurship, financial literacy, public speaking, life-lessons, mentorship and values such as community service, character building, teamwork, discipline, respect, and self-confidence; (2) train student-athletes of all ages with the fundamentals of basketball and assist student-athletes in making the best choice for their career.
Meet-the-founder
Mr. Steve Barnett is the Commissioner of Rucker Park High School Division and has over 20 years of experience helping young athletes from various backgrounds to gain full scholarships to prep schools and colleges. Mr. Barnett’s natural abilities and easy demeanor attract legions of student-athletes who are looking to get off the streets and loves the game. Mr. Barnett understands that education is a key factor in changing the lives of the kids and put his knowledge and determination to work in securing scholarships for kids who demonstrated their talents on the basketball court. Mr. Barnett is responsible for training athletes, connecting with coaches, and mentoring, and advocating for all students in his program (non athletes and athletes).