READ.
LEARN.
TRAIN.
GROW.
BOOKS & Basketball Academy is creating accessible opportunities for young people through literacy, education, mentorship and basketball.
FREE
BASKETBALL
TRAINING.
Young athletes can enroll for free basketball training as we continue building BOOKS & Basketball Academy.
Enroll for Free TrainingBOOKS & Basketball Incorporated exists to provide young people with opportunities to strengthen their education, physical fitness, confidence and character.
Our vision is to create an environment where literacy, academic support, mentorship and athletics work together to help young people reach their potential.
We are building this vision one step at a time — with our community.
MORE THAN
A BASKETBALL
PROGRAM.
Literacy
Encouraging reading and helping students develop stronger literacy habits.
Tutoring
Providing academic support and creating additional opportunities for students to learn.
Basketball
Free basketball training focused on fundamentals, discipline, teamwork and development.
Mentorship
Helping young people develop confidence, character, leadership and life skills.
WE'RE NOT
FINISHED.
WE'RE BUILDING.
The Academy is a work in progress. We're documenting the journey as we secure the resources needed to expand.
PROGRESS
YOU CAN SEE.
BOOKS & Basketball Incorporated
The nonprofit was established with a mission centered around literacy, fitness and opportunities for youth.
Youth Ambassador Programming
Youth-focused programming expanded to include athletic and academic support, leadership and community involvement.
Building BOOKS & Basketball Academy
We became a 501(c)3 nonprofit and were awarded $10,000 by the State of Hope grant to continue to develop our programming and are continuing to build our Academy so we can provide accessible opportunities for the entire community.
Free Basketball Training
Young athletes can currently enroll for free basketball training Monday–Thursday from 6:30–7:30 PM.
WHAT WE
NEED NEXT.
We're building with what we have while working toward the resources needed to fully develop the Academy.
Books
Help us build our academy so we can provide a safe space where students will be excited to read, learn and grow.
Equipment
Basketballs, training equipment and supplies will help us expand athletic programming.
Community Support
Volunteers, partners and donors help turn the vision into something real.
THE FUTURE
STARTS HERE.
Whether you enroll your child, volunteer, donate, partner with us or simply share our mission — you're helping us create more opportunities for local youth.