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Chatham Academy
Indiana Girls Basketball
New Heights Youth
Rhode Island Elite
Sports Resource Program
Tullahoma Parks and Recreation
SPORTS RESOURCE PROGRAM 
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AffiliationNon-Profit
Location Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Years in Existence 20
Age Range of Kids Served8-17
Number of Boys Reached Annually 75
Number of Girls Reached Annually 25
CORE VALUES
•Provide guidance, mentoring, and holistic life support for underprivileged at-risk youth throughout Los Angeles County
•Builds upon sports programming to help youth develop self-confidence, self-esteem, and the life skills necessary to become successful, productive, goal-oriented adults
•Commitment to make sure youth are given access and equity to participate and grow regardless of their circumstance
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Monthly calendar of events including weekly basketball training, trips to professional sporting events, camps/clinics, workshops and motivational speakers such as Los Angeles Sparks head coach/GM Derek Fisher
•Youth participate in regular community service initiatives such as a Christmas toy drive and back-to-school supplies giveaways
•Access to academic enrichment services such as tutoring, individual counseling, personal guidance, and tangible life skills training
•Has established relationships with The Toberman Neighborhood Center to serve as a consistent resource of social justice tools through its gang intervention and prevention program
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Each student is assigned a professional role model who mentors and supports them in achieving their goals through engagement in sports-related experiences
•Youth are both workers and beneficiaries at community events where they learn valuable lessons in leadership, giving back, and community service
•No cost to program participants; all program mentors are volunteers
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CHATHAM ACADEMY
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Affiliation Non-Profit
Location Savannah, Georgia
Years in Existence 44
Age Range of Kids Served 8-18
Number of Boys Reached Annually 50
Number of Girls Reached Annually 20
CORE VALUES
•Offer comprehensive educational services dedicated to meeting the educational needs of children with Dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences
•Believe that disability does not mean disadvantage; all kids have the right to feel they belong and can contribute to society
•Use basketball and other sports/creative outlets to teach sportsmanship, accountability, responsibility, and communication
•Players benefit from the program by gaining confidence, learning structure, discipline, and coping skills
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Provide opportunity for children with learning disabilities and financial hardships to compete in organized sport
•Host free basketball camp during summer school for youth from various schools in the community
•Program includes drills, strategies, intramural games and basic fitness tests at the start and end of the year
•Mindfulness Program helps develop a greater awareness of relationships and increase self-esteem and optimism
•Jr. NBA Skills Challenge to help youth improve their fundamentals
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Create opportunity for kids who otherwise would not have a chance to participate in a group sport
•Program is free for all participants; rely on monetary and equipment donations, including from the Atlanta Hawks
•Coach Joe Levan was named the 2019 Atlanta Hawks’ Jr. NBA Coach of the Year
•Teach the importance of physical activity by showing how it affects mood and performance, emphasizing drinking water and learning nutritional values of food, and providing healthy snacks during activities
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INDIANA GIRLS BASKETBALL
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Affiliation AAU; Foundation
Location Noblesville, IN
Years in Existence 5
Age Range of Kids Served Pre-K - High School
Number of Girls Reached Annually 400
CORE VALUES
•Grow the girls' basketball game by providing opportunities that pave the way for girls to become leaders in the community, at school and on the basketball court
•Provide extra motivation to keep girls engaged in sports as girls drop out of sports at twice the rate of boys in middle school
•Program is founded on a player development model with three pillars: speed, defense, and teamwork
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Launched the Indiana Girls Basketball Foundation to support female basketball players on and off the court
•Circle Training Program (3rd-8th grade): focuses on skill development, sports performance, and character development
•Lil Ballers Program (Pre-K - 2nd grade): emphasizes skill development and having fun
•Sports Performance Division: includes education on training, nutrition, mental wellbeing, rest, and recovery
•Host annual winter and summer camps
•Team Development: 30 AAU teams in the Spring and Summer from 3rd grade to High School
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Award scholarships through the Indiana Girls Basketball Foundation for individuals who best represent IGB on the court, in the classroom and around the community
•Have a “Support Your Sport” platform that has sold hundreds of tickets to local HS and college basketball games
•Offer scholarships and other financial assistance to allow programs to be affordable to the community
•All coaches and trainers must be USA Basketball certified
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NEW HEIGHTS YOUTH
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Affiliation Non-Profit
Location Brooklyn, NY
Years in Existence 17
Age Range of Kids Served 7-18
Number of Boys Reached Annually 250
Number of Girls Reached Annually 250
CORE VALUES
•Educate and empower promising underserved youth to be leaders, champions and student-athletes by developing the skills necessary for success in high school, college and life
•Uses basketball as a “hook” to engage youth in the program and help them access high quality educational opportunities
•One of the first NYC sports-based youth development organizations to combine basketball programming with academic support, social emotional learning, and college prep services
•Social Emotional Learning (SEL) classes and on-court curriculum focus on their TREE Values: Teamwork, Respect, Effort, and Excellence
•Work with hundreds of youth annually, with over 85% identifying as African-American, Latino(a), or Multi-Racial
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Fields 26 travel basketball teams that compete in tournaments to help keep participants engaged in academics, develop life and leadership skills, and gain exposure to college opportunities
•Academic support includes general & subject specific academic instruction, tutoring, homework help, and life skills development
•High School Assist program helps sixth through eighth grade student-athletes succeed in middle school and leverage that success to gain admission to an excellent college preparatory high school
•College Assist program helps high school student-athletes with the individual support necessary including SAT and test preparation, counseling, application/financial aid workshops, college visits and NCAA eligibility and recruiting guidance
•Student-Athlete Summer Academy provides student-athletes with academic, athletic and leadership development programs to build confidence and athletic ability while preventing the learning loss that often accompanies summer break
•Hold quarterly workshops for the community on topics such as financial literacy, the college process and mental health and wellness for teens
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Involve parents and family members in the program through frequent check-ins, home and school visits, informational workshops, and referrals to social services if necessary
•Recently launched "The Foundation,” a community-based development program featuring 7 weeks of basketball clinics that combines skill development with SEL classroom work
•Hold staff trainings that address the mental health of student-athletes and have coaches and staff heavily engaged in students’ lives so they can be on alert of any warning signs
•All coaches are USA Basketball certified and attend annual Positive Coaching Alliance workshops
•Strong partnerships with the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Liberty
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RHODE ISLAND ELITE
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Affiliation AAU
Location Providence, RI
Years in Existence 7
Age Range of Kids Served 12-19
Number of Boys Reached Annually 60
Number of Girls Reached Annually 30
CORE VALUES
•Incorporate core values of hard work, respect, discipline, and accountability into everything they do on-and-off the court
•Give youth of color from the inner city the opportunity to attend college for free or as affordable as possible
•Help student athletes succeed and grow by focusing on the entire person including academics, athletics, drug and alcohol free lifestyles, and non-violent conflict resolution
•Provide tutoring, training, and mentoring to underserved youth with the goal of instilling discipline, life goals, and the skills and opportunity to be recruited by prep schools and colleges
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•High level AAU basketball programming for players grades 7-12 which includes fully funding participation in tournaments around the country
•Provide over 850 service hours for community members so that youth can enjoy the atmosphere, create relationships, and improve their basketball skills
•Run seasonal workout program open to all community members
•Work with a local guidance counselor who volunteers counseling services for any youth dealing with mental health or other issues such as loss of a family member, family incarceration, sustained poverty and other situations
•Partner with local camp to allow kids from their program to attend the camp every week during the summer for free
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Work with a team of young minority coaches who share the vision of helping the younger generation get opportunities through sports; all coaches are USA Basketball certified
•Program comes at no cost to the student-athletes and their families, which includes uniforms, tournament fees, travel expenses, hotels and gym rental fees
•Participants have to show their grades and are not allowed to participate in tournaments if their grades slip
•Coaches work with families to help with the college recruitment process, including sending game film, scheduling school visits, and submitting financial aid applications
•Alumni are receiving over $1M in scholarship for college per year since 2018
•Reinvested over $20K in the Providence Recreation support fund/Providence Public Schools
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TULLAHOMA PARKS AND RECREATION
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AffiliationCity Government Parks Department
Location Tullahoma, TN
Years in Existence 50+
Age Range of Kids Served K - 5th Grade
Number of Boys Reached Annually80
Number of Girls Reached Annually35
CORE VALUES
•Dedicated to providing vibrant public spaces and inclusive programs to encourage healthy living and to enhance the quality of life of our community
•Vision to maintain and protect our natural environment to ensure a safe, fun, inclusive place to work and play
•All coaching falls under the Jr. NBA guidelines with the requirement that sportsmanship is first and foremost in all situations
•Emphasize consistent communication to support both individual and family needs
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Program includes weekly practices and scrimmages across teams with a focus on team and skill development
•Basketball league includes start of season draft and skills clinic hosted by local college women’s basketball team
•Also provides unstructured youth recreation programs featuring open basketball
•Week-long summer camps inclusive of sports, STEM, nature and enrichment
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Every program that is offered has benefits for the community
•Partnered with local community schools to have a resource where troubled youth can receive assistance
•Offer extra enrichment opportunities to let kids know that they are not just a number on a roster through activities like wildlife partnerships and skills clinics with local colleges
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Chatham Academy
Indiana Girls Basketball
New Heights Youth
Rhode Island Elite
Sports Resource Program
Tullahoma Parks and Recreation
CHATHAM ACADEMY
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Affiliation Non-Profit
Location Savannah, Georgia
Years in Existence 44
Age Range of Kids Served 8-18
Number of Boys Reached Annually 50
Number of Girls Reached Annually 20
CORE VALUES
•Offer comprehensive educational services dedicated to meeting the educational needs of children with Dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences
•Believe that disability does not mean disadvantage; all kids have the right to feel they belong and can contribute to society
•Use basketball and other sports/creative outlets to teach sportsmanship, accountability, responsibility, and communication
•Players benefit from the program by gaining confidence, learning structure, discipline, and coping skills
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Provide opportunity for children with learning disabilities and financial hardships to compete in organized sport
•Host free basketball camp during summer school for youth from various schools in the community
•Program includes drills, strategies, intramural games and basic fitness tests at the start and end of the year
•Mindfulness Program helps develop a greater awareness of relationships and increase self-esteem and optimism
•Jr. NBA Skills Challenge to help youth improve their fundamentals
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Create opportunity for kids who otherwise would not have a chance to participate in a group sport
•Program is free for all participants; rely on monetary and equipment donations, including from the Atlanta Hawks
•Coach Joe Levan was named the 2019 Atlanta Hawks’ Jr. NBA Coach of the Year
•Teach the importance of physical activity by showing how it affects mood and performance, emphasizing drinking water and learning nutritional values of food, and providing healthy snacks during activities
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INDIANA GIRLS BASKETBALL
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Affiliation AAU; Foundation
Location Noblesville, IN
Years in Existence 5
Age Range of Kids Served Pre-K - High School
Number of Girls Reached Annually 400
CORE VALUES
•Grow the girls' basketball game by providing opportunities that pave the way for girls to become leaders in the community, at school and on the basketball court
•Provide extra motivation to keep girls engaged in sports as girls drop out of sports at twice the rate of boys in middle school
•Program is founded on a player development model with three pillars: speed, defense, and teamwork
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Launched the Indiana Girls Basketball Foundation to support female basketball players on and off the court
•Circle Training Program (3rd-8th grade): focuses on skill development, sports performance, and character development
•Lil Ballers Program (Pre-K - 2nd grade): emphasizes skill development and having fun
•Sports Performance Division: includes education on training, nutrition, mental wellbeing, rest, and recovery
•Host annual winter and summer camps
•Team Development: 30 AAU teams in the Spring and Summer from 3rd grade to High School
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Award scholarships through the Indiana Girls Basketball Foundation for individuals who best represent IGB on the court, in the classroom and around the community
•Have a “Support Your Sport” platform that has sold hundreds of tickets to local HS and college basketball games
•Offer scholarships and other financial assistance to allow programs to be affordable to the community
•All coaches and trainers must be USA Basketball certified
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CHATHAM ACADEMY
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Affiliation Non-Profit
Location Savannah, Georgia
Years in Existence 44
Age Range of Kids Served 8-18
Number of Boys Reached Annually 50
Number of Girls Reached Annually 20
CORE VALUES
•Offer comprehensive educational services dedicated to meeting the educational needs of children with Dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences
•Believe that disability does not mean disadvantage; all kids have the right to feel they belong and can contribute to society
•Use basketball and other sports/creative outlets to teach sportsmanship, accountability, responsibility, and communication
•Players benefit from the program by gaining confidence, learning structure, discipline, and coping skills
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Provide opportunity for children with learning disabilities and financial hardships to compete in organized sport
•Host free basketball camp during summer school for youth from various schools in the community
•Program includes drills, strategies, intramural games and basic fitness tests at the start and end of the year
•Mindfulness Program helps develop a greater awareness of relationships and increase self-esteem and optimism
•Jr. NBA Skills Challenge to help youth improve their fundamentals
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Create opportunity for kids who otherwise would not have a chance to participate in a group sport
•Program is free for all participants; rely on monetary and equipment donations, including from the Atlanta Hawks
•Coach Joe Levan was named the 2019 Atlanta Hawks’ Jr. NBA Coach of the Year
•Teach the importance of physical activity by showing how it affects mood and performance, emphasizing drinking water and learning nutritional values of food, and providing healthy snacks during activities
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CHATHAM ACADEMY
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Affiliation Non-Profit
Location Savannah, Georgia
Years in Existence 44
Age Range of Kids Served 8-18
Number of Boys Reached Annually 50
Number of Girls Reached Annually 20
CORE VALUES
•Offer comprehensive educational services dedicated to meeting the educational needs of children with Dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences
•Believe that disability does not mean disadvantage; all kids have the right to feel they belong and can contribute to society
•Use basketball and other sports/creative outlets to teach sportsmanship, accountability, responsibility, and communication
•Players benefit from the program by gaining confidence, learning structure, discipline, and coping skills
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Provide opportunity for children with learning disabilities and financial hardships to compete in organized sport
•Host free basketball camp during summer school for youth from various schools in the community
•Program includes drills, strategies, intramural games and basic fitness tests at the start and end of the year
•Mindfulness Program helps develop a greater awareness of relationships and increase self-esteem and optimism
•Jr. NBA Skills Challenge to help youth improve their fundamentals
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Create opportunity for kids who otherwise would not have a chance to participate in a group sport
•Program is free for all participants; rely on monetary and equipment donations, including from the Atlanta Hawks
•Coach Joe Levan was named the 2019 Atlanta Hawks’ Jr. NBA Coach of the Year
•Teach the importance of physical activity by showing how it affects mood and performance, emphasizing drinking water and learning nutritional values of food, and providing healthy snacks during activities
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CHATHAM ACADEMY
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Affiliation Non-Profit
Location Savannah, Georgia
Years in Existence 44
Age Range of Kids Served 8-18
Number of Boys Reached Annually 50
Number of Girls Reached Annually 20
CORE VALUES
•Offer comprehensive educational services dedicated to meeting the educational needs of children with Dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences
•Believe that disability does not mean disadvantage; all kids have the right to feel they belong and can contribute to society
•Use basketball and other sports/creative outlets to teach sportsmanship, accountability, responsibility, and communication
•Players benefit from the program by gaining confidence, learning structure, discipline, and coping skills
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Provide opportunity for children with learning disabilities and financial hardships to compete in organized sport
•Host free basketball camp during summer school for youth from various schools in the community
•Program includes drills, strategies, intramural games and basic fitness tests at the start and end of the year
•Mindfulness Program helps develop a greater awareness of relationships and increase self-esteem and optimism
•Jr. NBA Skills Challenge to help youth improve their fundamentals
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Create opportunity for kids who otherwise would not have a chance to participate in a group sport
•Program is free for all participants; rely on monetary and equipment donations, including from the Atlanta Hawks
•Coach Joe Levan was named the 2019 Atlanta Hawks’ Jr. NBA Coach of the Year
•Teach the importance of physical activity by showing how it affects mood and performance, emphasizing drinking water and learning nutritional values of food, and providing healthy snacks during activities
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CHATHAM ACADEMY
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Affiliation Non-Profit
Location Savannah, Georgia
Years in Existence 44
Age Range of Kids Served 8-18
Number of Boys Reached Annually 50
Number of Girls Reached Annually 20
CORE VALUES
•Offer comprehensive educational services dedicated to meeting the educational needs of children with Dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences
•Believe that disability does not mean disadvantage; all kids have the right to feel they belong and can contribute to society
•Use basketball and other sports/creative outlets to teach sportsmanship, accountability, responsibility, and communication
•Players benefit from the program by gaining confidence, learning structure, discipline, and coping skills
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Provide opportunity for children with learning disabilities and financial hardships to compete in organized sport
•Host free basketball camp during summer school for youth from various schools in the community
•Program includes drills, strategies, intramural games and basic fitness tests at the start and end of the year
•Mindfulness Program helps develop a greater awareness of relationships and increase self-esteem and optimism
•Jr. NBA Skills Challenge to help youth improve their fundamentals
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Create opportunity for kids who otherwise would not have a chance to participate in a group sport
•Program is free for all participants; rely on monetary and equipment donations, including from the Atlanta Hawks
•Coach Joe Levan was named the 2019 Atlanta Hawks’ Jr. NBA Coach of the Year
•Teach the importance of physical activity by showing how it affects mood and performance, emphasizing drinking water and learning nutritional values of food, and providing healthy snacks during activities
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INDIANA GIRLS BASKETBALL
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Affiliation AAU; Foundation
Location Noblesville, IN
Years in Existence 5
Age Range of Kids Served Pre-K - High School
Number of Girls Reached Annually 400
CORE VALUES
•Grow the girls' basketball game by providing opportunities that pave the way for girls to become leaders in the community, at school and on the basketball court
•Provide extra motivation to keep girls engaged in sports as girls drop out of sports at twice the rate of boys in middle school
•Program is founded on a player development model with three pillars: speed, defense, and teamwork
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Launched the Indiana Girls Basketball Foundation to support female basketball players on and off the court
•Circle Training Program (3rd-8th grade): focuses on skill development, sports performance, and character development
•Lil Ballers Program (Pre-K - 2nd grade): emphasizes skill development and having fun
•Sports Performance Division: includes education on training, nutrition, mental wellbeing, rest, and recovery
•Host annual winter and summer camps
•Team Development: 30 AAU teams in the Spring and Summer from 3rd grade to High School
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Award scholarships through the Indiana Girls Basketball Foundation for individuals who best represent IGB on the court, in the classroom and around the community
•Have a “Support Your Sport” platform that has sold hundreds of tickets to local HS and college basketball games
•Offer scholarships and other financial assistance to allow programs to be affordable to the community
•All coaches and trainers must be USA Basketball certified
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NEW HEIGHTS YOUTH
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Affiliation Non-Profit
Location Brooklyn, NY
Years in Existence 17
Age Range of Kids Served 7-18
Number of Boys Reached Annually 250
Number of Girls Reached Annually 250
CORE VALUES
•Educate and empower promising underserved youth to be leaders, champions and student-athletes by developing the skills necessary for success in high school, college and life
•Uses basketball as a “hook” to engage youth in the program and help them access high quality educational opportunities
•One of the first NYC sports-based youth development organizations to combine basketball programming with academic support, social emotional learning, and college prep services
•Social Emotional Learning (SEL) classes and on-court curriculum focus on their TREE Values: Teamwork, Respect, Effort, and Excellence
•Work with hundreds of youth annually, with over 85% identifying as African-American, Latino(a), or Multi-Racial
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Fields 26 travel basketball teams that compete in tournaments to help keep participants engaged in academics, develop life and leadership skills, and gain exposure to college opportunities
•Academic support includes general & subject specific academic instruction, tutoring, homework help, and life skills development
•High School Assist program helps sixth through eighth grade student-athletes succeed in middle school and leverage that success to gain admission to an excellent college preparatory high school
•College Assist program helps high school student-athletes with the individual support necessary including SAT and test preparation, counseling, application/financial aid workshops, college visits and NCAA eligibility and recruiting guidance
•Student-Athlete Summer Academy provides student-athletes with academic, athletic and leadership development programs to build confidence and athletic ability while preventing the learning loss that often accompanies summer break
•Hold quarterly workshops for the community on topics such as financial literacy, the college process and mental health and wellness for teens
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Involve parents and family members in the program through frequent check-ins, home and school visits, informational workshops, and referrals to social services if necessary
•Recently launched "The Foundation,” a community-based development program featuring 7 weeks of basketball clinics that combines skill development with SEL classroom work
•Hold staff trainings that address the mental health of student-athletes and have coaches and staff heavily engaged in students’ lives so they can be on alert of any warning signs
•All coaches are USA Basketball certified and attend annual Positive Coaching Alliance workshops
•Strong partnerships with the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Liberty
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NEW HEIGHTS YOUTH
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Affiliation Non-Profit
Location Brooklyn, NY
Years in Existence 17
Age Range of Kids Served 7-18
Number of Boys Reached Annually 250
Number of Girls Reached Annually 250
CORE VALUES
•Educate and empower promising underserved youth to be leaders, champions and student-athletes by developing the skills necessary for success in high school, college and life
•Uses basketball as a “hook” to engage youth in the program and help them access high quality educational opportunities
•One of the first NYC sports-based youth development organizations to combine basketball programming with academic support, social emotional learning, and college prep services
•Social Emotional Learning (SEL) classes and on-court curriculum focus on their TREE Values: Teamwork, Respect, Effort, and Excellence
•Work with hundreds of youth annually, with over 85% identifying as African-American, Latino(a), or Multi-Racial
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Fields 26 travel basketball teams that compete in tournaments to help keep participants engaged in academics, develop life and leadership skills, and gain exposure to college opportunities
•Academic support includes general & subject specific academic instruction, tutoring, homework help, and life skills development
•High School Assist program helps sixth through eighth grade student-athletes succeed in middle school and leverage that success to gain admission to an excellent college preparatory high school
•College Assist program helps high school student-athletes with the individual support necessary including SAT and test preparation, counseling, application/financial aid workshops, college visits and NCAA eligibility and recruiting guidance
•Student-Athlete Summer Academy provides student-athletes with academic, athletic and leadership development programs to build confidence and athletic ability while preventing the learning loss that often accompanies summer break
•Hold quarterly workshops for the community on topics such as financial literacy, the college process and mental health and wellness for teens
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Involve parents and family members in the program through frequent check-ins, home and school visits, informational workshops, and referrals to social services if necessary
•Recently launched "The Foundation,” a community-based development program featuring 7 weeks of basketball clinics that combines skill development with SEL classroom work
•Hold staff trainings that address the mental health of student-athletes and have coaches and staff heavily engaged in students’ lives so they can be on alert of any warning signs
•All coaches are USA Basketball certified and attend annual Positive Coaching Alliance workshops
•Strong partnerships with the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Liberty
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INDIANA GIRLS BASKETBALL
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Affiliation AAU; Foundation
Location Noblesville, IN
Years in Existence 5
Age Range of Kids Served Pre-K - High School
Number of Girls Reached Annually 400
CORE VALUES
•Grow the girls' basketball game by providing opportunities that pave the way for girls to become leaders in the community, at school and on the basketball court
•Provide extra motivation to keep girls engaged in sports as girls drop out of sports at twice the rate of boys in middle school
•Program is founded on a player development model with three pillars: speed, defense, and teamwork
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Launched the Indiana Girls Basketball Foundation to support female basketball players on and off the court
•Circle Training Program (3rd-8th grade): focuses on skill development, sports performance, and character development
•Lil Ballers Program (Pre-K - 2nd grade): emphasizes skill development and having fun
•Sports Performance Division: includes education on training, nutrition, mental wellbeing, rest, and recovery
•Host annual winter and summer camps
•Team Development: 30 AAU teams in the Spring and Summer from 3rd grade to High School
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Award scholarships through the Indiana Girls Basketball Foundation for individuals who best represent IGB on the court, in the classroom and around the community
•Have a “Support Your Sport” platform that has sold hundreds of tickets to local HS and college basketball games
•Offer scholarships and other financial assistance to allow programs to be affordable to the community
•All coaches and trainers must be USA Basketball certified
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INDIANA GIRLS BASKETBALL
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Affiliation AAU; Foundation
Location Noblesville, IN
Years in Existence 5
Age Range of Kids Served Pre-K - High School
Number of Girls Reached Annually 400
CORE VALUES
•Grow the girls' basketball game by providing opportunities that pave the way for girls to become leaders in the community, at school and on the basketball court
•Provide extra motivation to keep girls engaged in sports as girls drop out of sports at twice the rate of boys in middle school
•Program is founded on a player development model with three pillars: speed, defense, and teamwork
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Launched the Indiana Girls Basketball Foundation to support female basketball players on and off the court
•Circle Training Program (3rd-8th grade): focuses on skill development, sports performance, and character development
•Lil Ballers Program (Pre-K - 2nd grade): emphasizes skill development and having fun
•Sports Performance Division: includes education on training, nutrition, mental wellbeing, rest, and recovery
•Host annual winter and summer camps
•Team Development: 30 AAU teams in the Spring and Summer from 3rd grade to High School
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Award scholarships through the Indiana Girls Basketball Foundation for individuals who best represent IGB on the court, in the classroom and around the community
•Have a “Support Your Sport” platform that has sold hundreds of tickets to local HS and college basketball games
•Offer scholarships and other financial assistance to allow programs to be affordable to the community
•All coaches and trainers must be USA Basketball certified
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INDIANA GIRLS BASKETBALL
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Affiliation AAU; Foundation
Location Noblesville, IN
Years in Existence 5
Age Range of Kids Served Pre-K - High School
Number of Girls Reached Annually 400
CORE VALUES
•Grow the girls' basketball game by providing opportunities that pave the way for girls to become leaders in the community, at school and on the basketball court
•Provide extra motivation to keep girls engaged in sports as girls drop out of sports at twice the rate of boys in middle school
•Program is founded on a player development model with three pillars: speed, defense, and teamwork
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Launched the Indiana Girls Basketball Foundation to support female basketball players on and off the court
•Circle Training Program (3rd-8th grade): focuses on skill development, sports performance, and character development
•Lil Ballers Program (Pre-K - 2nd grade): emphasizes skill development and having fun
•Sports Performance Division: includes education on training, nutrition, mental wellbeing, rest, and recovery
•Host annual winter and summer camps
•Team Development: 30 AAU teams in the Spring and Summer from 3rd grade to High School
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Award scholarships through the Indiana Girls Basketball Foundation for individuals who best represent IGB on the court, in the classroom and around the community
•Have a “Support Your Sport” platform that has sold hundreds of tickets to local HS and college basketball games
•Offer scholarships and other financial assistance to allow programs to be affordable to the community
•All coaches and trainers must be USA Basketball certified
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NEW HEIGHTS YOUTH
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Affiliation Non-Profit
Location Brooklyn, NY
Years in Existence 17
Age Range of Kids Served 7-18
Number of Boys Reached Annually 250
Number of Girls Reached Annually 250
CORE VALUES
•Educate and empower promising underserved youth to be leaders, champions and student-athletes by developing the skills necessary for success in high school, college and life
•Uses basketball as a “hook” to engage youth in the program and help them access high quality educational opportunities
•One of the first NYC sports-based youth development organizations to combine basketball programming with academic support, social emotional learning, and college prep services
•Social Emotional Learning (SEL) classes and on-court curriculum focus on their TREE Values: Teamwork, Respect, Effort, and Excellence
•Work with hundreds of youth annually, with over 85% identifying as African-American, Latino(a), or Multi-Racial
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Fields 26 travel basketball teams that compete in tournaments to help keep participants engaged in academics, develop life and leadership skills, and gain exposure to college opportunities
•Academic support includes general & subject specific academic instruction, tutoring, homework help, and life skills development
•High School Assist program helps sixth through eighth grade student-athletes succeed in middle school and leverage that success to gain admission to an excellent college preparatory high school
•College Assist program helps high school student-athletes with the individual support necessary including SAT and test preparation, counseling, application/financial aid workshops, college visits and NCAA eligibility and recruiting guidance
•Student-Athlete Summer Academy provides student-athletes with academic, athletic and leadership development programs to build confidence and athletic ability while preventing the learning loss that often accompanies summer break
•Hold quarterly workshops for the community on topics such as financial literacy, the college process and mental health and wellness for teens
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Involve parents and family members in the program through frequent check-ins, home and school visits, informational workshops, and referrals to social services if necessary
•Recently launched "The Foundation,” a community-based development program featuring 7 weeks of basketball clinics that combines skill development with SEL classroom work
•Hold staff trainings that address the mental health of student-athletes and have coaches and staff heavily engaged in students’ lives so they can be on alert of any warning signs
•All coaches are USA Basketball certified and attend annual Positive Coaching Alliance workshops
•Strong partnerships with the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Liberty
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RHODE ISLAND ELITE
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Affiliation AAU
Location Providence, RI
Years in Existence 7
Age Range of Kids Served 12-19
Number of Boys Reached Annually 60
Number of Girls Reached Annually 30
CORE VALUES
•Incorporate core values of hard work, respect, discipline, and accountability into everything they do on-and-off the court
•Give youth of color from the inner city the opportunity to attend college for free or as affordable as possible
•Help student athletes succeed and grow by focusing on the entire person including academics, athletics, drug and alcohol free lifestyles, and non-violent conflict resolution
•Provide tutoring, training, and mentoring to underserved youth with the goal of instilling discipline, life goals, and the skills and opportunity to be recruited by prep schools and colleges
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•High level AAU basketball programming for players grades 7-12 which includes fully funding participation in tournaments around the country
•Provide over 850 service hours for community members so that youth can enjoy the atmosphere, create relationships, and improve their basketball skills
•Run seasonal workout program open to all community members
•Work with a local guidance counselor who volunteers counseling services for any youth dealing with mental health or other issues such as loss of a family member, family incarceration, sustained poverty and other situations
•Partner with local camp to allow kids from their program to attend the camp every week during the summer for free
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Work with a team of young minority coaches who share the vision of helping the younger generation get opportunities through sports; all coaches are USA Basketball certified
•Program comes at no cost to the student-athletes and their families, which includes uniforms, tournament fees, travel expenses, hotels and gym rental fees
•Participants have to show their grades and are not allowed to participate in tournaments if their grades slip
•Coaches work with families to help with the college recruitment process, including sending game film, scheduling school visits, and submitting financial aid applications
•Alumni are receiving over $1M in scholarship for college per year since 2018
•Reinvested over $20K in the Providence Recreation support fund/Providence Public Schools
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RHODE ISLAND ELITE
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Affiliation AAU
Location Providence, RI
Years in Existence 7
Age Range of Kids Served 12-19
Number of Boys Reached Annually 60
Number of Girls Reached Annually 30
CORE VALUES
•Incorporate core values of hard work, respect, discipline, and accountability into everything they do on-and-off the court
•Give youth of color from the inner city the opportunity to attend college for free or as affordable as possible
•Help student athletes succeed and grow by focusing on the entire person including academics, athletics, drug and alcohol free lifestyles, and non-violent conflict resolution
•Provide tutoring, training, and mentoring to underserved youth with the goal of instilling discipline, life goals, and the skills and opportunity to be recruited by prep schools and colleges
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•High level AAU basketball programming for players grades 7-12 which includes fully funding participation in tournaments around the country
•Provide over 850 service hours for community members so that youth can enjoy the atmosphere, create relationships, and improve their basketball skills
•Run seasonal workout program open to all community members
•Work with a local guidance counselor who volunteers counseling services for any youth dealing with mental health or other issues such as loss of a family member, family incarceration, sustained poverty and other situations
•Partner with local camp to allow kids from their program to attend the camp every week during the summer for free
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Work with a team of young minority coaches who share the vision of helping the younger generation get opportunities through sports; all coaches are USA Basketball certified
•Program comes at no cost to the student-athletes and their families, which includes uniforms, tournament fees, travel expenses, hotels and gym rental fees
•Participants have to show their grades and are not allowed to participate in tournaments if their grades slip
•Coaches work with families to help with the college recruitment process, including sending game film, scheduling school visits, and submitting financial aid applications
•Alumni are receiving over $1M in scholarship for college per year since 2018
•Reinvested over $20K in the Providence Recreation support fund/Providence Public Schools
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RHODE ISLAND ELITE
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Affiliation AAU
Location Providence, RI
Years in Existence 7
Age Range of Kids Served 12-19
Number of Boys Reached Annually 60
Number of Girls Reached Annually 30
CORE VALUES
•Incorporate core values of hard work, respect, discipline, and accountability into everything they do on-and-off the court
•Give youth of color from the inner city the opportunity to attend college for free or as affordable as possible
•Help student athletes succeed and grow by focusing on the entire person including academics, athletics, drug and alcohol free lifestyles, and non-violent conflict resolution
•Provide tutoring, training, and mentoring to underserved youth with the goal of instilling discipline, life goals, and the skills and opportunity to be recruited by prep schools and colleges
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•High level AAU basketball programming for players grades 7-12 which includes fully funding participation in tournaments around the country
•Provide over 850 service hours for community members so that youth can enjoy the atmosphere, create relationships, and improve their basketball skills
•Run seasonal workout program open to all community members
•Work with a local guidance counselor who volunteers counseling services for any youth dealing with mental health or other issues such as loss of a family member, family incarceration, sustained poverty and other situations
•Partner with local camp to allow kids from their program to attend the camp every week during the summer for free
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Work with a team of young minority coaches who share the vision of helping the younger generation get opportunities through sports; all coaches are USA Basketball certified
•Program comes at no cost to the student-athletes and their families, which includes uniforms, tournament fees, travel expenses, hotels and gym rental fees
•Participants have to show their grades and are not allowed to participate in tournaments if their grades slip
•Coaches work with families to help with the college recruitment process, including sending game film, scheduling school visits, and submitting financial aid applications
•Alumni are receiving over $1M in scholarship for college per year since 2018
•Reinvested over $20K in the Providence Recreation support fund/Providence Public Schools
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NEW HEIGHTS YOUTH
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Affiliation Non-Profit
Location Brooklyn, NY
Years in Existence 17
Age Range of Kids Served 7-18
Number of Boys Reached Annually 250
Number of Girls Reached Annually 250
CORE VALUES
•Educate and empower promising underserved youth to be leaders, champions and student-athletes by developing the skills necessary for success in high school, college and life
•Uses basketball as a “hook” to engage youth in the program and help them access high quality educational opportunities
•One of the first NYC sports-based youth development organizations to combine basketball programming with academic support, social emotional learning, and college prep services
•Social Emotional Learning (SEL) classes and on-court curriculum focus on their TREE Values: Teamwork, Respect, Effort, and Excellence
•Work with hundreds of youth annually, with over 85% identifying as African-American, Latino(a), or Multi-Racial
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Fields 26 travel basketball teams that compete in tournaments to help keep participants engaged in academics, develop life and leadership skills, and gain exposure to college opportunities
•Academic support includes general & subject specific academic instruction, tutoring, homework help, and life skills development
•High School Assist program helps sixth through eighth grade student-athletes succeed in middle school and leverage that success to gain admission to an excellent college preparatory high school
•College Assist program helps high school student-athletes with the individual support necessary including SAT and test preparation, counseling, application/financial aid workshops, college visits and NCAA eligibility and recruiting guidance
•Student-Athlete Summer Academy provides student-athletes with academic, athletic and leadership development programs to build confidence and athletic ability while preventing the learning loss that often accompanies summer break
•Hold quarterly workshops for the community on topics such as financial literacy, the college process and mental health and wellness for teens
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Involve parents and family members in the program through frequent check-ins, home and school visits, informational workshops, and referrals to social services if necessary
•Recently launched "The Foundation,” a community-based development program featuring 7 weeks of basketball clinics that combines skill development with SEL classroom work
•Hold staff trainings that address the mental health of student-athletes and have coaches and staff heavily engaged in students’ lives so they can be on alert of any warning signs
•All coaches are USA Basketball certified and attend annual Positive Coaching Alliance workshops
•Strong partnerships with the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Liberty
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Affiliation Non-Profit
Location Brooklyn, NY
Years in Existence 17
Age Range of Kids Served 7-18
Number of Boys Reached Annually 250
Number of Girls Reached Annually 250
CORE VALUES
•Educate and empower promising underserved youth to be leaders, champions and student-athletes by developing the skills necessary for success in high school, college and life
•Uses basketball as a “hook” to engage youth in the program and help them access high quality educational opportunities
•One of the first NYC sports-based youth development organizations to combine basketball programming with academic support, social emotional learning, and college prep services
•Social Emotional Learning (SEL) classes and on-court curriculum focus on their TREE Values: Teamwork, Respect, Effort, and Excellence
•Work with hundreds of youth annually, with over 85% identifying as African-American, Latino(a), or Multi-Racial
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Fields 26 travel basketball teams that compete in tournaments to help keep participants engaged in academics, develop life and leadership skills, and gain exposure to college opportunities
•Academic support includes general & subject specific academic instruction, tutoring, homework help, and life skills development
•High School Assist program helps sixth through eighth grade student-athletes succeed in middle school and leverage that success to gain admission to an excellent college preparatory high school
•College Assist program helps high school student-athletes with the individual support necessary including SAT and test preparation, counseling, application/financial aid workshops, college visits and NCAA eligibility and recruiting guidance
•Student-Athlete Summer Academy provides student-athletes with academic, athletic and leadership development programs to build confidence and athletic ability while preventing the learning loss that often accompanies summer break
•Hold quarterly workshops for the community on topics such as financial literacy, the college process and mental health and wellness for teens
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Involve parents and family members in the program through frequent check-ins, home and school visits, informational workshops, and referrals to social services if necessary
•Recently launched "The Foundation,” a community-based development program featuring 7 weeks of basketball clinics that combines skill development with SEL classroom work
•Hold staff trainings that address the mental health of student-athletes and have coaches and staff heavily engaged in students’ lives so they can be on alert of any warning signs
•All coaches are USA Basketball certified and attend annual Positive Coaching Alliance workshops
•Strong partnerships with the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Liberty
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RHODE ISLAND ELITE
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Affiliation AAU
Location Providence, RI
Years in Existence 7
Age Range of Kids Served 12-19
Number of Boys Reached Annually 60
Number of Girls Reached Annually 30
CORE VALUES
•Incorporate core values of hard work, respect, discipline, and accountability into everything they do on-and-off the court
•Give youth of color from the inner city the opportunity to attend college for free or as affordable as possible
•Help student athletes succeed and grow by focusing on the entire person including academics, athletics, drug and alcohol free lifestyles, and non-violent conflict resolution
•Provide tutoring, training, and mentoring to underserved youth with the goal of instilling discipline, life goals, and the skills and opportunity to be recruited by prep schools and colleges
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•High level AAU basketball programming for players grades 7-12 which includes fully funding participation in tournaments around the country
•Provide over 850 service hours for community members so that youth can enjoy the atmosphere, create relationships, and improve their basketball skills
•Run seasonal workout program open to all community members
•Work with a local guidance counselor who volunteers counseling services for any youth dealing with mental health or other issues such as loss of a family member, family incarceration, sustained poverty and other situations
•Partner with local camp to allow kids from their program to attend the camp every week during the summer for free
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Work with a team of young minority coaches who share the vision of helping the younger generation get opportunities through sports; all coaches are USA Basketball certified
•Program comes at no cost to the student-athletes and their families, which includes uniforms, tournament fees, travel expenses, hotels and gym rental fees
•Participants have to show their grades and are not allowed to participate in tournaments if their grades slip
•Coaches work with families to help with the college recruitment process, including sending game film, scheduling school visits, and submitting financial aid applications
•Alumni are receiving over $1M in scholarship for college per year since 2018
•Reinvested over $20K in the Providence Recreation support fund/Providence Public Schools
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SPORTS RESOURCE PROGRAM
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AffiliationNon-Profit
Location Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Years in Existence 20
Age Range of Kids Served8-17
Number of Boys Reached Annually 75
Number of Girls Reached Annually 25
CORE VALUES
•Provide guidance, mentoring, and holistic life support for underprivileged at-risk youth throughout Los Angeles County
•Builds upon sports programming to help youth develop self-confidence, self-esteem, and the life skills necessary to become successful, productive, goal-oriented adults
•Commitment to make sure youth are given access and equity to participate and grow regardless of their circumstance
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Monthly calendar of events including weekly basketball training, trips to professional sporting events, camps/clinics, workshops and motivational speakers such as Los Angeles Sparks head coach/GM Derek Fisher
•Youth participate in regular community service initiatives such as a Christmas toy drive and back-to-school supplies giveaways
•Access to academic enrichment services such as tutoring, individual counseling, personal guidance, and tangible life skills training
•Has established relationships with The Toberman Neighborhood Center to serve as a consistent resource of social justice tools through its gang intervention and prevention program
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Each student is assigned a professional role model who mentors and supports them in achieving their goals through engagement in sports-related experiences
•Youth are both workers and beneficiaries at community events where they learn valuable lessons in leadership, giving back, and community service
•No cost to program participants; all program mentors are volunteers
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SPORTS RESOURCE PROGRAM
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AffiliationNon-Profit
Location Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Years in Existence 20
Age Range of Kids Served8-17
Number of Boys Reached Annually 75
Number of Girls Reached Annually 25
CORE VALUES
•Provide guidance, mentoring, and holistic life support for underprivileged at-risk youth throughout Los Angeles County
•Builds upon sports programming to help youth develop self-confidence, self-esteem, and the life skills necessary to become successful, productive, goal-oriented adults
•Commitment to make sure youth are given access and equity to participate and grow regardless of their circumstance
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Monthly calendar of events including weekly basketball training, trips to professional sporting events, camps/clinics, workshops and motivational speakers such as Los Angeles Sparks head coach/GM Derek Fisher
•Youth participate in regular community service initiatives such as a Christmas toy drive and back-to-school supplies giveaways
•Access to academic enrichment services such as tutoring, individual counseling, personal guidance, and tangible life skills training
•Has established relationships with The Toberman Neighborhood Center to serve as a consistent resource of social justice tools through its gang intervention and prevention program
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Each student is assigned a professional role model who mentors and supports them in achieving their goals through engagement in sports-related experiences
•Youth are both workers and beneficiaries at community events where they learn valuable lessons in leadership, giving back, and community service
•No cost to program participants; all program mentors are volunteers
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SPORTS RESOURCE PROGRAM
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AffiliationNon-Profit
Location Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Years in Existence 20
Age Range of Kids Served8-17
Number of Boys Reached Annually 75
Number of Girls Reached Annually 25
CORE VALUES
•Provide guidance, mentoring, and holistic life support for underprivileged at-risk youth throughout Los Angeles County
•Builds upon sports programming to help youth develop self-confidence, self-esteem, and the life skills necessary to become successful, productive, goal-oriented adults
•Commitment to make sure youth are given access and equity to participate and grow regardless of their circumstance
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Monthly calendar of events including weekly basketball training, trips to professional sporting events, camps/clinics, workshops and motivational speakers such as Los Angeles Sparks head coach/GM Derek Fisher
•Youth participate in regular community service initiatives such as a Christmas toy drive and back-to-school supplies giveaways
•Access to academic enrichment services such as tutoring, individual counseling, personal guidance, and tangible life skills training
•Has established relationships with The Toberman Neighborhood Center to serve as a consistent resource of social justice tools through its gang intervention and prevention program
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Each student is assigned a professional role model who mentors and supports them in achieving their goals through engagement in sports-related experiences
•Youth are both workers and beneficiaries at community events where they learn valuable lessons in leadership, giving back, and community service
•No cost to program participants; all program mentors are volunteers
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SPORTS RESOURCE PROGRAM
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AffiliationNon-Profit
Location Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Years in Existence 20
Age Range of Kids Served8-17
Number of Boys Reached Annually 75
Number of Girls Reached Annually 25
CORE VALUES
•Provide guidance, mentoring, and holistic life support for underprivileged at-risk youth throughout Los Angeles County
•Builds upon sports programming to help youth develop self-confidence, self-esteem, and the life skills necessary to become successful, productive, goal-oriented adults
•Commitment to make sure youth are given access and equity to participate and grow regardless of their circumstance
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Monthly calendar of events including weekly basketball training, trips to professional sporting events, camps/clinics, workshops and motivational speakers such as Los Angeles Sparks head coach/GM Derek Fisher
•Youth participate in regular community service initiatives such as a Christmas toy drive and back-to-school supplies giveaways
•Access to academic enrichment services such as tutoring, individual counseling, personal guidance, and tangible life skills training
•Has established relationships with The Toberman Neighborhood Center to serve as a consistent resource of social justice tools through its gang intervention and prevention program
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Each student is assigned a professional role model who mentors and supports them in achieving their goals through engagement in sports-related experiences
•Youth are both workers and beneficiaries at community events where they learn valuable lessons in leadership, giving back, and community service
•No cost to program participants; all program mentors are volunteers
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Affiliation AAU
Location Providence, RI
Years in Existence 7
Age Range of Kids Served 12-19
Number of Boys Reached Annually 60
Number of Girls Reached Annually 30
CORE VALUES
•Incorporate core values of hard work, respect, discipline, and accountability into everything they do on-and-off the court
•Give youth of color from the inner city the opportunity to attend college for free or as affordable as possible
•Help student athletes succeed and grow by focusing on the entire person including academics, athletics, drug and alcohol free lifestyles, and non-violent conflict resolution
•Provide tutoring, training, and mentoring to underserved youth with the goal of instilling discipline, life goals, and the skills and opportunity to be recruited by prep schools and colleges
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•High level AAU basketball programming for players grades 7-12 which includes fully funding participation in tournaments around the country
•Provide over 850 service hours for community members so that youth can enjoy the atmosphere, create relationships, and improve their basketball skills
•Run seasonal workout program open to all community members
•Work with a local guidance counselor who volunteers counseling services for any youth dealing with mental health or other issues such as loss of a family member, family incarceration, sustained poverty and other situations
•Partner with local camp to allow kids from their program to attend the camp every week during the summer for free
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Work with a team of young minority coaches who share the vision of helping the younger generation get opportunities through sports; all coaches are USA Basketball certified
•Program comes at no cost to the student-athletes and their families, which includes uniforms, tournament fees, travel expenses, hotels and gym rental fees
•Participants have to show their grades and are not allowed to participate in tournaments if their grades slip
•Coaches work with families to help with the college recruitment process, including sending game film, scheduling school visits, and submitting financial aid applications
•Alumni are receiving over $1M in scholarship for college per year since 2018
•Reinvested over $20K in the Providence Recreation support fund/Providence Public Schools
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TULLAHOMA PARKS AND RECREATION
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AffiliationCity Government Parks Department
Location Tullahoma, TN
Years in Existence 50+
Age Range of Kids Served K - 5th Grade
Number of Boys Reached Annually80
Number of Girls Reached Annually35
CORE VALUES
•Dedicated to providing vibrant public spaces and inclusive programs to encourage healthy living and to enhance the quality of life of our community
•Vision to maintain and protect our natural environment to ensure a safe, fun, inclusive place to work and play
•All coaching falls under the Jr. NBA guidelines with the requirement that sportsmanship is first and foremost in all situations
•Emphasize consistent communication to support both individual and family needs
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Program includes weekly practices and scrimmages across teams with a focus on team and skill development
•Basketball league includes start of season draft and skills clinic hosted by local college women’s basketball team
•Also provides unstructured youth recreation programs featuring open basketball
•Week-long summer camps inclusive of sports, STEM, nature and enrichment
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Every program that is offered has benefits for the community
•Partnered with local community schools to have a resource where troubled youth can receive assistance
•Offer extra enrichment opportunities to let kids know that they are not just a number on a roster through activities like wildlife partnerships and skills clinics with local colleges
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AffiliationCity Government Parks Department
Location Tullahoma, TN
Years in Existence 50+
Age Range of Kids Served K - 5th Grade
Number of Boys Reached Annually80
Number of Girls Reached Annually35
CORE VALUES
•Dedicated to providing vibrant public spaces and inclusive programs to encourage healthy living and to enhance the quality of life of our community
•Vision to maintain and protect our natural environment to ensure a safe, fun, inclusive place to work and play
•All coaching falls under the Jr. NBA guidelines with the requirement that sportsmanship is first and foremost in all situations
•Emphasize consistent communication to support both individual and family needs
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Program includes weekly practices and scrimmages across teams with a focus on team and skill development
•Basketball league includes start of season draft and skills clinic hosted by local college women’s basketball team
•Also provides unstructured youth recreation programs featuring open basketball
•Week-long summer camps inclusive of sports, STEM, nature and enrichment
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Every program that is offered has benefits for the community
•Partnered with local community schools to have a resource where troubled youth can receive assistance
•Offer extra enrichment opportunities to let kids know that they are not just a number on a roster through activities like wildlife partnerships and skills clinics with local colleges
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AffiliationCity Government Parks Department
Location Tullahoma, TN
Years in Existence 50+
Age Range of Kids Served K - 5th Grade
Number of Boys Reached Annually80
Number of Girls Reached Annually35
CORE VALUES
•Dedicated to providing vibrant public spaces and inclusive programs to encourage healthy living and to enhance the quality of life of our community
•Vision to maintain and protect our natural environment to ensure a safe, fun, inclusive place to work and play
•All coaching falls under the Jr. NBA guidelines with the requirement that sportsmanship is first and foremost in all situations
•Emphasize consistent communication to support both individual and family needs
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Program includes weekly practices and scrimmages across teams with a focus on team and skill development
•Basketball league includes start of season draft and skills clinic hosted by local college women’s basketball team
•Also provides unstructured youth recreation programs featuring open basketball
•Week-long summer camps inclusive of sports, STEM, nature and enrichment
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Every program that is offered has benefits for the community
•Partnered with local community schools to have a resource where troubled youth can receive assistance
•Offer extra enrichment opportunities to let kids know that they are not just a number on a roster through activities like wildlife partnerships and skills clinics with local colleges
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AffiliationCity Government Parks Department
Location Tullahoma, TN
Years in Existence 50+
Age Range of Kids Served K - 5th Grade
Number of Boys Reached Annually80
Number of Girls Reached Annually35
CORE VALUES
•Dedicated to providing vibrant public spaces and inclusive programs to encourage healthy living and to enhance the quality of life of our community
•Vision to maintain and protect our natural environment to ensure a safe, fun, inclusive place to work and play
•All coaching falls under the Jr. NBA guidelines with the requirement that sportsmanship is first and foremost in all situations
•Emphasize consistent communication to support both individual and family needs
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Program includes weekly practices and scrimmages across teams with a focus on team and skill development
•Basketball league includes start of season draft and skills clinic hosted by local college women’s basketball team
•Also provides unstructured youth recreation programs featuring open basketball
•Week-long summer camps inclusive of sports, STEM, nature and enrichment
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Every program that is offered has benefits for the community
•Partnered with local community schools to have a resource where troubled youth can receive assistance
•Offer extra enrichment opportunities to let kids know that they are not just a number on a roster through activities like wildlife partnerships and skills clinics with local colleges
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TULLAHOMA PARKS AND RECREATION
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AffiliationCity Government Parks Department
Location Tullahoma, TN
Years in Existence 50+
Age Range of Kids Served K - 5th Grade
Number of Boys Reached Annually80
Number of Girls Reached Annually35
CORE VALUES
•Dedicated to providing vibrant public spaces and inclusive programs to encourage healthy living and to enhance the quality of life of our community
•Vision to maintain and protect our natural environment to ensure a safe, fun, inclusive place to work and play
•All coaching falls under the Jr. NBA guidelines with the requirement that sportsmanship is first and foremost in all situations
•Emphasize consistent communication to support both individual and family needs
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Program includes weekly practices and scrimmages across teams with a focus on team and skill development
•Basketball league includes start of season draft and skills clinic hosted by local college women’s basketball team
•Also provides unstructured youth recreation programs featuring open basketball
•Week-long summer camps inclusive of sports, STEM, nature and enrichment
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Every program that is offered has benefits for the community
•Partnered with local community schools to have a resource where troubled youth can receive assistance
•Offer extra enrichment opportunities to let kids know that they are not just a number on a roster through activities like wildlife partnerships and skills clinics with local colleges
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SPORTS RESOURCE PROGRAM
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AffiliationNon-Profit
Location Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Years in Existence 20
Age Range of Kids Served8-17
Number of Boys Reached Annually 75
Number of Girls Reached Annually 25
CORE VALUES
•Provide guidance, mentoring, and holistic life support for underprivileged at-risk youth throughout Los Angeles County
•Builds upon sports programming to help youth develop self-confidence, self-esteem, and the life skills necessary to become successful, productive, goal-oriented adults
•Commitment to make sure youth are given access and equity to participate and grow regardless of their circumstance
PROGRAMS WE OFFER
•Monthly calendar of events including weekly basketball training, trips to professional sporting events, camps/clinics, workshops and motivational speakers such as Los Angeles Sparks head coach/GM Derek Fisher
•Youth participate in regular community service initiatives such as a Christmas toy drive and back-to-school supplies giveaways
•Access to academic enrichment services such as tutoring, individual counseling, personal guidance, and tangible life skills training
•Has established relationships with The Toberman Neighborhood Center to serve as a consistent resource of social justice tools through its gang intervention and prevention program
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
•Each student is assigned a professional role model who mentors and supports them in achieving their goals through engagement in sports-related experiences
•Youth are both workers and beneficiaries at community events where they learn valuable lessons in leadership, giving back, and community service
•No cost to program participants; all program mentors are volunteers
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