empowering cincinnati’s youth

Find your school Program

through sports & mentorship

At Friars Club, young athletes develop into community leaders through sports, education, and peer mentorship. Our unique approach pairs high school student-coaches with younger athletes, creating a cycle of leadership development that has strengthened Cincinnati communities for over 165 years.

Fund Programs

Building Champions On & Off the Court

1,000+

Boys and girls 4 -17yrs old each year

develop athletic skills and character through our year-round sports programs each year

286+

Catholic Inner-city students

receive tutoring, mentorship, and athletic opportunities through our CISE program with support from the Dater Foundation

100+

Volunteer coaches & mentors

including high school students earning service hours while building leadership skills

Build character through:
Find Your Sport
Empower

Athletic in nature, academic in purpose

transforming the student & the teacher through leadership development

Friars Club's peer mentorship model is what sets us apart. High school students don't just volunteer—they become coaches and mentors, developing real leadership skills while ensuring every child receives safe supervision and the chance to succeed.

Volunteer

coaching that lasts a lifetime

At Friars Club, young athletes develop into community leaders through sports, education, and peer mentorship. Our unique approach pairs high school student-coaches with younger athletes, creating a cycle of leadership development that has strengthened Cincinnati communities for over 165 years.

coaching that lasts a lifetime