Fields & Futures Foundation

Field construction has never been the only chapter in the Fields & Futures story. From day one, we made the commitment to ensure every field we build lasts forever.

That’s why we set aside funding with every project to pay for ongoing field maintenance. But, as our projects have grown in number, so has the cost of maintenance.

Thanks to recent advancements in construction materials and planning, we are now able to build sustainable playing surfaces that require less upkeep. We have also established a $10,000,000 field maintenance fund that will cover maintenance costs for generations to come.

Never will a field we build fall back into disrepair.

We believe every child has the potential to change the world. But they must first believe in themselves.

Our responsibility is to inspire hope and confidence throughout Oklahoma City Public Schools by showing kids they are capable of rising above their circumstances.

Where there was once a lack of access or interest, a new field creates opportunities for programs and community events that introduce students to the life-changing impact of sports. And when kids have access to sports and are able to join a team, the outcomes are staggering.

They find acceptance and mentorship. They discover purpose. They develop work ethic and self-confidence. They spend more time in class and less time in trouble. They plan for the future. And they graduate.

But sometimes it takes more than just a quality athletic field to draw a student to a sport.

With the help of our passionate supporters and community partners, we have developed outreach programs that remove financial barriers and introduce students to team sports they might otherwise overlook.

– Simon Greiner Track & Field Program –
The Simon Greiner Track & Field Program partners with OKCPS high school track & field programs to provide students with the tools they need to be competitive at running sports. These tools include running shoes and apparel, quality coaching and training environments, and entry into competitive meets.

– OKCPS Cheer Clinic –
An organized cheer team that provides team support, fan engagement, and school spirit is one of the hallmarks of a school’s athletics program. But due to the costs associated with gear, equipment, uniforms, transportation, and training camps, many OKCPS students do not see cheerleading as a viable team sport option.

To make the sport more accessible, Fields & Futures has organized an annual cheer clinic for OKCPS middle school and high school students. The free clinic provides practice gear and apparel, access to a fully-equipped training facility, and instruction from experienced high school and college cheerleaders.

– OKCPS Athletics Spring Awards Banquet –
Being recognized in front of their teammates and fellow athletes for their hard work and dedication on and off the field is one of the biggest motivators for kids to join team sports.

Each year, we underwrite and organize the OKCPS Athletics Spring Awards Banquet, a formal event that brings together OKCPS Athletics and community partners to lift up and celebrate the district’s exceptional student-athletes, coaches, and teams for their accomplishments on the field, in the classroom, and in their communities.

For many kids in Oklahoma City Public Schools, a coach may be the most important person in their lives. Fortunately, we are seeing our efforts to build up and support OKCPS Athletics bring more than just athletes into the huddle.

With increased access to quality facilities and equipment and a louder voice at the administrative level, the district is successfully attracting and retaining quality coaches with a passion for winning AND making a difference in the lives of their student-athletes.

As an organization, we greatly value our investment in coaching and have committed to providing programs that distribute resources and information to the district’s 265+ coaches.

Since 2013, we have underwritten and organized three coaching clinics per year, covering fall, winter, and spring sports. Outside of skilled clinicians teaching advanced lessons to coaches, the coaching clinics provide a platform for community partners and agencies to participate in breakout sessions to share critical information not always accessible on the coaches' respective campuses.

These successful efforts to reduce the turnover rate for coaching positions proves what we’ve always known - empowered coaches empower kids.