The 88 Project: An Annual Leadership & Access Initiative by 88 Solez: Launching Fall 2026
The 88 Project is the signature annual initiative of 88 Solez designed to advance girls’ involvement in sports and leadership through structured development, mentorship, and access.
Each year, 88 Solez commits to impacting youth and the community through the power of 88 intentional actions rooted in leadership, opportunity, and growth.
What “88” Means in Action
8 Pillars of Leadership
8 Weeks of Intentional Development
88 Girls Impacted
$8,800 Raised for Access & Scholarships
8 Community Touchpoints in Philadelphia and surrounding neighborhoods
The repetition reinforces the foundation theme: discipline, consistency, mastery.
88 Project Backstory
The 8 Pillars of Leadership
Each year, programming is anchored in 8 core pillars:
Confidence
Discipline
Decision-Making
Teamwork
Accountability
Communication
Resilience
Service
These pillars are embedded into training sessions, workshops, and community engagement.
Big Ideas,
Real Impact.
88 Solez is committed to developing the next generation of women leaders through sport, mentorship, and access.
The 88 Project Annual Slate
8-Week Leadership Lab
An annual 8-week leadership academy that includes:
Weekly sports training
Leadership workshops
Guest speakers (coaches, athletes, professionals)
Community service component
Personal leadership plan development
88 Access Fund
An annual fundraising goal of $8,800 (or multiples of 8) to:
Cover travel costs
Provide training scholarships
Fund equipment grants
Support girls from under-resourced communities
88 Community Hours
Participants collectively complete:
88 hours of service
Youth mentoring
Community sports clinics
School partnerships
The 88 Summit (Annual Event)
End-of-year event featuring:
Athlete leadership presentations
Parent recognition
Community partner acknowledgments
Keynote speaker
88 Solez Impact Report release
“I understand that my success isn’t about championships - it’s about bringing together people who were once, and in some ways still are, divided. It’s bigger than basketball”
“My biggest thing would just be: I’m a big celebrate the small wins, but dissect my Ls person. That’s what makes me who I am. If I can dissect those Ls and turn them into lessons in real life - where did I go wrong, how can I fix it? - it helps me celebrate those big wins even more.”
“When I’m on the court, I’m always playing for something bigger and putting on for my city.”
“If you don’t want responsibility, don’t sit in the big chair. To be successful, you must accept full responsibility”