Defenders Basketball

Play Hard, Work Harder, and Succeed More!

MIssion

Our mission is to create and promote the development of young athletes as future leaders through the intertwining of sports and education.  Our belief is that sports allow youth athletes to develop not only their physical skills, but interpersonal skills that will translate into every day interactions.

A lot of people say they want to be great, but they’re not willing to make the sacrifices necessary to achieve greatness.
— Kobe Bryant
  • Goal: Teach the fundamentals of basketball – Dribble, Pass, Shoot, and Defend. We will push our players to be the best version of themselves while having fun.

  • Goal: Teach the fundamentals of basketball – Dribble, Pass, Shoot, and Defend. We will push our players to be the best version of themselves while having fun and preparing to move to an Elite/Tournament schedule and competition.

  • Goal: Teach advanced technique, skill, strategy, and basketball IQ. This program is for our most competitive, committed, and skilled athletes.

  • Jr. Baller’s Showcase is a monthly event that allows players with various skill set to play in a one-day event that includes 3 games and a 1 hour skill session. The games will be recorded and posted on social media. Coaches and trainers will evaluate, rank, and provide stats and shot charts for participants.

  • Small and large group skills training focused on basketball basics which include dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending.

I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26, times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. ant that is why I succeed.
— Michael Jordan