The guiding principle behind Heat’s participation in amateur athletics is our belief in its educational value for our student-athletes. Amateur athletics promotes character traits of high value to personal development and success in later life. These include the drive to take one’s talents to the highest level of performance; embracing the discipline needed to reach high standards; learning to work with others as a team in pursuit of a common goal; and adherence to codes of fairness and respect. Athletics also plays an important role in creating a sense of community.

Heat’s mission defines expectations both on the court and off. In the name of excellence, Heat aims for a level of athletic performance that will frequently produce winning seasons and the realistic opportunity to compete for team championships. Our mission also requires that Heat athletes be students first, that they be admitted with careful attention to their academic record and motivation, that they benefit from educational programs and make satisfactory progress toward a high school degree, and that they work towards meeting the necessary college entrance criteria.

We’re raising money for Support our Student-Athletes   Each year provides us with financial need for: purchasing uniforms, insurance for all teams, insurance for the schools and local facilities where practices are held, registrations for players and coa...   Read More