P.L.A.Y.S. is the premier provider of academic, nutritional and physical fitness programs serving the Southern Dallas area.

In 2001, I became aware of the need to create a culture of strong positive leadership that will improve the quality of life for our youth. What I observed was children residing in the Southern regions of Dallas are more at risk to drop out of school, participate in unacceptable and unlawful behavior. Many of them have been labeled as troublemakers as early as the age of 10.

In developing P.L.A.Y.S., my dream was to take these children that society has marked and abandoned and embrace their attributes, drawing attention to their positive contributions that they will some day offer.

We recognize that some children display negative behavior, which P.L.A.Y.S. does not dismiss or attempt to disguise. The organization identifies those behaviors and needs, both positive and negative ones. After this process we focus on how we can make a difference in that child’s life, what it would take to help him/her build their self-esteem, improve their confidence in themselves their lives at home, at school and in the community.

At P.L.A.Y.S. we are willing to take the time and be a positive role model in each phase of a child’s development, physically, mentally and spiritually. Regardless of our race, poverty level or position in society, we all want what is best for our children; a good education, a chance to develop both emotionally and physically; and to have the opportunity to become successful and productive citizens within their communities.

We are here to help.P.L.A.Y.S., taking youth fitness and education to a higher level, together, we can make a difference.

Andrew Grosvenor
Founder