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DSZ Detroit Sports Zone One Team · One Detroit
Youth · Family · Community

Building A Stronger Detroit
One Champion At A Time

One Mission. One Team. One Detroit.

Detroit Sports Zone empowers youth and families through education, athletics, leadership, wellness, and community engagement — from the court and the field to the classroom and beyond.

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Detroit — One Team
Our Mission

Empowering Youth.
Strengthening Families.

“To empower youth and families through education, athletics, leadership, wellness, and community engagement — building stronger individuals and a stronger Detroit.”

Every program we run — from girls basketball and football operations to night school, financial literacy, culinary arts, and mental health — is built on the same six values.

Leadership Education Wellness Community Excellence Integrity
The Detroit High School Hall of Fame honoree wall at Bert's
Home of the Detroit High School Hall of Fame
What We Do

Programs That Change The Game

Fourteen-plus programs serving young people and families across Detroit — on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.

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Girls Basketball

Teams, training, and player pathways from youth level to elite competition.

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Football Operations

Full football programming with coaching, player development, and team success.

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Overtime Education

Night school with tutoring, credit recovery, and academic enrichment.

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Financial Literacy

Budgeting, saving, investing, credit, college planning, FAFSA & scholarships.

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Mental Health

Wellness workshops on stress management, resilience, and healthy coping skills.

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Culinary Arts

Hands-on training and workshops promoting healthy eating and life skills.

See All 14+ Programs
At Bert's Marketplace

The Detroit High School Hall of Fame

Detroit Sports Zone presents the Detroit High School Hall of Fame — a museum housed at Bert's in Eastern Market honoring the legends who got their start in Detroit's high schools: Jerome Bettis, George Gervin, Willie Horton, Tommy Hearns, Spencer Haywood, Jalen Rose, and dozens more.

Jerome Bettis plaque
Jerome Bettis
George Gervin plaque
George Gervin
Tommy Hearns plaque
Tommy Hearns
Jalen Rose plaque
Jalen Rose
Save The Date · Black Friday

Holiday Celebration Kickoff

A black-tie evening at Bert's Entertainment Complex kicking off the 12-Hour Toy Drive — one night, one mission, countless smiles. Live entertainment, dinner, auctions, networking & purpose.

📅 Thursday, Nov 27, 2026 🕕 6:00 – 10:00 PM 📍 Bert's, 2727 Russell St, Detroit 🎩 Black Tie
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Holiday Celebration Kickoff flyer — November 27, Bert's Entertainment Complex

Be Part Of Something Bigger.

Volunteer, sponsor a program, or make a donation — every bit builds a stronger Detroit.

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