BOOKS & Basketball Academy

Ambassadors
Program

Our goal is to build a brand of scholar-athletes: young people known for academic achievement, athletic commitment, leadership, character and service to their community.

Academics • Athletics • Leadership • Community

STEP 01 Participant

STEP 02 Ambassador-in-Training

STEP 03 Ambassador

Sunday Leadership Day • 3:30–5:30 PM

About the Program

A pathway toward becoming an official BOOKS & Basketball Ambassador.

Participant

Participates in academic, athletic and youth-development opportunities while building strong habits.

Ambassador-in-Training

Intentionally develops the academic responsibility, leadership and service skills needed to become an Ambassador.

Ambassador

Models the scholar-athlete standard through academics, athletics, leadership, mentoring, service and positive representation.

Student Information

Student Full Name *

Date of Birth *

Grade *

School *

Sport(s) *

Current Program Level

Parent / Guardian

Parent / Guardian Name *

Relationship *

Phone *

Email *

Student Goals

We develop the whole scholar-athlete.

Academic Goal *

Reading Goal

Athletic Goal *

Leadership Goal

Community Involvement Goal

What do you want to accomplish through BOOKS & Basketball? *

Parent / Guardian Goal or Note

How Ambassador Status Is Earned

Selection is based on the whole student — not athletic ability alone. We look at academic responsibility, reading participation, attendance, athletic development, sportsmanship, communication, leadership, service and positive public representation.

Academics Responsibility, school effort, homework and academic progress.

Literacy Reading participation and willingness to receive support.

Athletics Skill development, effort, teamwork and coachability.

Leadership Communication, accountability and positive influence.

Community Service and participation in Academy projects.

Representation Representing the Academy positively in public and online.

Sunday Leadership Day

Sunday • 3:30–5:30 PM

The Ambassador role is bigger than basketball. Sunday programming is dedicated to academics, literacy, leadership development, mentoring, community engagement, reflection and youth voice.

Scholar Time Reading, homework and academic support.

Leadership Communication, responsibility and leadership lessons.

Community Service projects and community engagement.

Reflection Check-ins, student voice and goal review.

Ambassador Benefits

Benefits depend on student need, donations, partnerships, available funding and program capacity.

Academic & Literacy Support Tutoring, reading practice, homework assistance and progress check-ins.

Athletic Development Free training, equipment, camps and development opportunities when available.

Leadership Experience Mentoring, youth voice, service and leadership opportunities.

Community Opportunities Volunteer projects, Academy events and community engagement.

Participation Support When available: apparel, shoes, meals, transportation, equipment and approved expenses.

Recognition Photos, media coverage and recognition of academic, athletic and service achievements.

Final Agreement

The pathway is Participant → Ambassador-in-Training → Ambassador. Completing this form does not automatically grant Ambassador status.

Student Full Name as Agreement *

Parent / Guardian Full Name as Agreement *

Date *

Best Contact Method

BOOKS & Basketball Academy will review the student's information, goals and current program level after submission.

Ambassadors Program