YB Academy

Y.O.U.TH Ballerz is a youth development and wellness program that uses basketball as a tool to promote physical health, teamwork, discipline, and leadership. Through structured practices, mentorship, and life-skills conversations, participants build confidence, resilience, and positive decision-making skills—both on and off the court. The program creates a safe, culturally responsive space where youth strengthen their bodies, minds, and sense of belonging while learning the value of accountability, collaboration, and community through basketball.

  1. Basketball Skill Development – Structured training that builds discipline, teamwork, and physical fitness.

  2. Health & Wellness – Promotes active lifestyles, mental well-being, and healthy habits.

  3. Mentorship & Positive Relationships – Consistent support from coach-mentors who model accountability and encouragement.

  4. Leadership & Life Skills – Develops confidence, communication, goal-setting, and resilience on and off the court.

  5. Safe, Culturally Responsive Space – Trauma-informed programming that centers youth voice, belonging, and community pride.

Starting grades 4th through high school, open to boys and girls.