About
Us
Welcome to SKOR! AFRICA - your own personal sports village - an organization on a mission to empower underserved communities and athletes of African descent to succeed within and beyond sports. From the African diaspora back to the continent, we connect youth and families to resources, guide players and parents through the athletic journey, and celebrate wins no matter what season you're in.
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ON THE COURT - Facilitating exciting experiences for young athletes to dream big; to set goals and execute; to develop proper habits, techniques, and skills; and to understand the importance of individual and team success by addressing:
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Work Ethic
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Skills Training
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Strength/Conditioning
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Nutrition & Wellness
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OFF THE COURT - Motivating and mentoring athletes to be disciplined and resilient; engaging in conversations that help navigate the trials and triumphs; providing resources that educate and empower players and parents alike; and building a generation of leaders that become a positive force in their families, communities, workplaces, and beyond:
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Identity
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Integrity
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Resilience
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Mental Health
Athlete of the Month
Faith Kipyegon -
is a Kenyan middle and long distance runner. Kipyegon is the world record holder for the 1500 metres and mile, and the former world record holder for the 5,000 metres. Kipyegon is the only three-time Olympic champion in the 1500 metres race, having won a gold medal each at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro, 2020 Tokyo and the 2024 Paris Olympics. She also won a gold medal in the 1,500 m at the 2017, 2022 and 2023 World Championships and in the 5000 m at the 2023 World Championships.
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Kipyegon became the first athlete ever to win three consecutive gold medals in the 1500 m women's race, where she also set a new Olympic record.
As a junior, Kipyegon won gold medals at the 2011 and 2013 World Cross Country Championships and in the 1500 m at the 2011 World Youth Championships and the 2012 World Junior Championships. The University of Eldoret, at its 13th graduation ceremony, conferred its first honorary degree, an Honorary Doctorate of Education, on Kipyegon for her accomplishments as a world and Olympic champion and for her "humility and grace." (Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faith_Kipyegon July 2025)
Faith Kipyegon
Middle & Long Distance Runner
Kenya
Chi-Chi O.
“I'm grateful for those that have poured into me along the way and am excited about the opportunity to give back through SKOR! "
Mercy (okorie) Jordan
Founder & Executive Director
FIBA Africa Gold Medalist and Former Captain of the Nigeria Women's National Basketball Team, Mercy Okorie, now Mercy Jordan, is passionate about education, sports, and community.
She was born in Nigeria and raised in the U.S.A. Her family found a second home in Houston, TX, where she quickly excelled in education and in sports. In high school, Mercy played all 4 years on the varsity volleyball and basketball teams; was a member of the National Honor Society; and graduated Summa Cum Laude.
She earned a full basketball scholarship to Texas State University where she helped her team win the Southland Conference Championship in 2003 - the Bobcats' 2nd trip to the NCAA tournament in the school's history. After graduating college,
Mercy played with the Houston Stealth and trained with the Houston Comets before continuing her career overseas as a member of Team Nigeria. She is now married with a team of her own.
