WHERE STEM MEETS SPORTS
E.N.d.U.R.E.
WHAT WE DO
E.N.D.U.R.E. - STEM Meets Sports is an educational based company committed to providing resources for students that link Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) with mentors, technical experts, and professional athletes.
our goal
It is our goal to give students, especially those with low-income socioeconomic needs, a platform to evolve to their full potential. To help them secure a successful future by having the support of various role models that will engage to deliver the value proposition of embracing STEM. E.N.D.U.R.E. focuses on Education, the New Age, Development, Unity, Responsibilities and Excellence
WHO WE ARE
E.N.D.U.R.E. is dedicated to offering resources through our program initiatives that educate students in unique ways through STEM experts and collegiate and professional athletes. E.N.D.U.R.E. offers community outreach consultation services to collegiate programs and professional athletes. Our staff plans and implements community service projects to fit the needs and passions of our clients. Please contact us for packages and/or hourly service rates.
ABOUT the founder
Shannon L. Hodge is the Founder and Executive Director of E.N.D.U.R.E. – STEM Meets Sports, LLC. Ms. Hodge started E.N.D.U.R.E. with the goal of giving youth, especially those with low-income socioeconomic needs, a platform to tap into their full potential to secure successful futures in STEM fields. In addition to her company, she serves as a community outreach consultant within the sports industry. Her clients include professional athletes in the NFL and NBA and Rider University Men’s Basketball.
Prior to founding E.N.D.U.R.E., Ms. Hodge served as the Director of Player Development for Rider University Men’s Basketball team. She was the first woman hired on the men’s basketball coaching staff. While at Rider, she initiated several community outreach initiatives for the program including: teaming up with the American Heart Association for the Southern NJ Heart Walk; motivational public speaking events that encourage at risk teens and pre-teens to stay in school; and partnering with Team IMPACT to improve the quality of life for children facing life-threatening and chronic illnesses. Her work with Rider Men’s Basketball and Team IMPACT continues to receive national recognition.
Before joining the Rider Men’s Basketball staff, Ms. Hodge served as an Inside Sales Account Manager for the Brooklyn Nets. As an account manager, she generated over $30,000 in ticket sale revenue for the Nets organization including group and suite sales. Although, her former supervisor praised her for her innovative approach to selling, Ms. Hodge found greater purpose in devoting her spare time to NBA Cares programs. Her passion for basketball and helping the less fortunate grew exponentially. Due to Ms. Hodge’s impressive work on major community events, her organizational leadership skills, her passion for and extensive knowledge of sports, Rider Men’s Basketball head coach, Kevin Baggett, recruited her to co-direct his summer basketball camps. Since stepping into that role in 2014, Coach Baggett has surpassed his target goals in camp enrollment largely through Ms. Hodge’s marketing strategies and generating local sponsorships. Today, Ms. Hodge remains a co-director of Baggett’s Court Vision Camps and looks forward to bringing basketball to local youth each summer.
Ms. Hodge graduated from Temple University in 2013 with bachelor’s degrees in communication and biology. Currently, Shannon is a Master of Business Administration candidate at the University of Maryland.
our EVENTS
EXERCISE YOUR MIND & BODY
This one-day activity is hosted for up to 60 students whom are selected based on academic achievement in their Science and Math classes. The morning format includes speakers and hands-on activities including several technology and STEM showcase stations, such as, a virtual reality walk on Mars, and other STEM related activities. In the afternoon, students will exercise their bodies by playing popular basketball games. To keep the intellectual aspect alive, students partner up and keep each other’s shooting percentage. They also are afforded the opportunity to play basketball with an NBA / NFL star.
BRING US TO YOUR SCHOOL
Need us to come to your school? No worries! We offer event services to schools in the following areas: New Jersey, Philadelphia, Delaware, Maryland, Northern Virginia, Metro Atlanta, and Denver (Colorado). Our curriculum is tailored based on grade level, offered from 1st-12th grade. Additionally, we bring supplies and cover lunch for all students participating.
HOOPING FOR YOUR DREAMS
This one-day basketball clinic is FREE and offered to girls and boys ages 7-18. Participants have the chance to play basketball learn and sharpen key development skills all while interacting with collegiate and professional athletes. Food and t-shirts are provided. Participants and spectators have the chance to win awesome prizes and all proceeds benefit the charity of our special guests choice. Due to the nature of this event, we are currently only able to offer this service in New Jersey. We hope to expand soon so make sure you keep an eye out for updates. We can't wait to hoop for your dreams!