Overview

Arkansas Flight is a dynamic youth mentoring non-profit organization leading the way in leadership development for young people through athletics and academics. Founded in 2012, Arkansas Flight has experienced phenomenal growth through a balanced program consisting of tutoring, athletic training/recreation, and leadership development. Students learn the fundamentals necessary to become successful tomorrow. Through our partnership with AAO, Arkansas Flight teams play under the AAO banner and have access to an even broader range of resources. All AAO Flight teams will compete on a national level and receive training from experienced coaches throughout the state. In addition to athletic skill progression, Arkansas Flight seeks to give each participant an advantage in the classroom through our Leadership Academy program. We will provide tutors to student athletes in need of academic support and will offer our high school students the opportunity to take the ACT Prep course with no cost to the student. The hope is that sports participation under the Arkansas Flight staff and volunteers will help discourage school truancy, dropouts, juvenile violence, and gang involvement. What sets Arkansas Flight apart from other youth organizations in Central Arkansas is our dedication to developing athletes mentally, physically, and academically. By working with the family and community, our goal is to provide positive role models and character building situations that contribute to overall youth development. Arkansas Flight was founded on the principle this program would be “bigger than basketball” and would build champions on and off the court. Participants are exposed to a broad range of activities such as community service projects and various socio-economic advancement forums.