“This Is the Biggest Family I Could Ever Have”: Kylan’s Story
When a coach walked into Kylan's school and asked if anyone wanted to play rugby, he was not sure what to think. He looked it up, decided to give it a shot, and what happened next is exactly the kind of story MICR was built to tell. This fall he is a senior and the heart of MICR's brand new Freedom Prep Academy Boys team, and he has a lot to say about the community he’s found at MICR.
"This Is Where We Belong": Sheka's Story
Sheka came to MICR as a parent, drawn in by a game she had never seen before and a community that made her feel immediately at home. Years later, with her children having grown up inside the program, she is on the sideline herself as a coach, and she has a lot to say about why this organization is unlike anything she has ever been a part of.
She Fought for a Team. Now She Builds Them: Shaniah’s Story
As fall registration opens and a new group of students prepares to walk onto a MICR field for the first time, the coaches who will meet them there are people like Shaniah, a ten year MICR veteran who started as a player at 14, grew into a mentee, a mentor, and eventually a coach, and has spent every year since finding new ways to give back to the community that shaped her.
Why They Keep Coming Back: Mekhi and Ray’s Story
Five years for one. Three years for the other. As fall season approaches, two MICR players sat down to talk about why they keep coming back, and what they shared says everything about what this program really builds.
From the First Team to the Boardroom: The Story of Kyre Burt
Mariah Parker did not start her rugby journey confident: “I kind of doubted myself,” she said. Four years later, she is heading to Washington University in St. Louis with plans to become a public defender, after growing into a leader, mentor, and Coach-In-Training through MICR. From national travel and mentorship with USA Eagles to leadership development and college preparation, Mariah’s story is one of what happens when a student decides to step into opportunity.
Read more about Mariah’s full story below.
Mariah Parker’s Story
Mariah Parker did not start her rugby journey confident: “I kind of doubted myself,” she said. Four years later, she is heading to Washington University in St. Louis with plans to become a public defender, after growing into a leader, mentor, and Coach-In-Training through MICR. From national travel and mentorship with USA Eagles to leadership development and college preparation, Mariah’s story is one of what happens when a student decides to step into opportunity.
Read more about Mariah’s full story below.