Charlie just didn't go out and put the program together and then come and visit, he's visible every night. I don't see him miss too many nights, except if there's a team function. He takes 200 kids off the streets, puts them with young men who volunteer and teaches them more than basketball - he teaches them respect.

Betty Esper

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One year, a couple of girls got into a fight, and the next night they came back to apologize. But Charlie said, 'The rules say no fighting,' and they never got back on. He has good, strong rules, and good, strong coaches.

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