{"id":1289641,"date":"2024-11-01T14:43:03","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T19:43:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=1289641"},"modified":"2024-11-01T14:43:05","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T19:43:05","slug":"hibbett-and-nike-launch-f1rst-string-initiative-to-support-student-athletes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/hibbett-and-nike-launch-f1rst-string-initiative-to-support-student-athletes\/","title":{"rendered":"Hibbett and Nike Launch F1RST STRING Initiative to Support Student-Athletes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In continued partnership, Hibbett<\/a> and Nike<\/a> have introduced the F1RST STRING<\/a> program, a philanthropic initiative dedicated to uplifting high school student-athletes by focusing on both academic and athletic development. The program, which kicked off with a $50,000 inaugural donation to Wenonah High School\u2019s boys and girls basketball programs in Birmingham, Alabama, is designed to empower the next generation of student-athletes with financial support, career guidance, and mentorship opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hibbett President and COO Jared Briskin speaking about F1RST STRING at program’s unveiling at Wenonah High School<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hibbett President and COO Jared Briskin expressed his enthusiasm for the program, saying, \u201cWe believe in the power of community to inspire, uplift, and create opportunities for young people to succeed both on and off the court.\u201d Through F1RST STRING, Hibbett and Nike are contributing to boys\u2019 and girls\u2019 high school basketball teams and providing scholarships to one student from each team. The initiative goes beyond monetary aid, offering students a path to personal and professional growth through career development programs such as job shadowing opportunities at Hibbett\u2019s Birmingham office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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