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Friars Club Annual Community Dinner
This years dinner is on Friday, March 6th. Friars Club is excited to honor John & Heidi O'Connor with the Friars Award. Dr. Bob Burger with the Francis Award. We are also thrilled to announce the Friars Club Hall of Fame. This year we will be honoring 5 incredible coaches, Jerry Campbell, Sean Cook, Jerome Harris, Ed Kathman & Ed Wallace!
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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
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.
Volunteercoaching 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.
