Uniting kids from all backgrounds to gain confidence and achieve success through basketball
Uniting kids from all backgrounds to gain confidence and achieve success through basketball
Over the past year, our number one goal was to build a brand new basketball court in Gosling Meadows, the low-income neighborhood where the B3 Youth Clinic operates. Before this construction, the previous basketball court had not been touched in over 50 years since the neighborhood was built, and it was developing cracks in the pavement and other deformities that made it difficult to use. So the B3 Youth Clinic set out to change this by building a brand new state of the art basketball court. In collaboration with the City of Portsmouth, Portsmouth Housing Authority, and Portsmouth Rotary Club, we were able to achieve this goal. Read more about the project by clicking the button below or navigating to "Our Projects" page and then clicking "B3 Basketball Court".
A sport created over 100 years ago, but still loved to this day, basketball. The B3 Youth Clinic brings out the hard work and hustle in each of its players. No matter the skill level of a player, the B3 Youth Clinic will help develop their skills and set every player up for success wherever their future may take them. We all know those times where we don't want our teammates to pass to us or when we get in our own heads and this can be because of the fear of failure. While at the B3 Youth Clinic, players will practice and spend time working on their foundational skills pushing through failure with their peers around them in order to feel more confident about their game.
Whether it is on or off the court, the friendships that are made as a youth can last forever. Having someone to make you laugh or feel welcomed is an essential aspect of leading a happy life and the B3 Youth Clinic is the perfect environment to foster those relationships. From smiles to laughs, we here at B3 Youth Clinic show up for and support each other. We must come together as a community and spread kindness and compassion through the love of basketball.
Setting goals is a vital part of achieving success in life, and the B3 Youth Clinic not only does that but helps its players gain the confidence they need to know they are special to this world. Every kid deserves success in their lives, and now they can have the right tools to achieve it. From Elementary School to Middle School to High School basketball, kids of all ages can join the group effort at the B3 Youth Clinic.
Ages: 7-9
If players can start practicing from a young age, they can build strong habits and skills to improve their game. Players in this age bracket will learn the foundational skills of the game such as basic dribbling, passing, and shooting in order to be ahead of the curve for their future basketball endeavors.
Ages: 10-12
From ages 10 to 12 is a crucial point in a players basketball career as this is the time to readjust bad habits but also to solidify their foundational skills so they can continue their knowledge of the game. Players in this age bracket will continue to work on their foundational skills but take their game to the next level with new aspects like basic plays, coordination with teammates, and more advanced dribbling and shooting.
Ages: 13-15
Finally from ages 13 to 15, players have most likely experienced basketball in some sort of league or multi-team setting. Players in this age bracket will now develop skills beyond basketball. Leadership will play a major role, as these players will work on play making, calling plays, and leading their teammates to victory.
Are you passionate about helping young people reach their full potential? Consider becoming a volunteer at the B3 Youth Clinic Organization! We offer a variety of opportunities to get involved, from coaching basketball teams to leading special B3 events. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of young people in our community.