Just Us Youth Development Program
The Just Us Youth Development Program provides structured basketball training and mentorship for youth ages 9–17 in a safe and supportive environment. Through consistent practice and positive coaching, young athletes build skills, confidence, and character both on and off the court.
Participants engage in:
• Four year-round teams
• Practices twice per week
• Monthly tournament play
• Mentorship and discipline-focused coaching
• Academic encouragement and positive habits
This program uses basketball as a tool to teach teamwork, responsibility, and perseverance while helping youth develop healthy routines, strong relationships, and pride in their growth as athletes and individuals.
Initiatives
Scholarship & Access Program
Our Scholarship & Access Program ensures that no child is excluded from participating in Just Us Basketball due to financial barriers. We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to grow through sport, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.
Support through this program may include:
• Tuition assistance
• Tournament fee support
• Equipment and uniforms
• Transportation assistance
By removing cost-related obstacles, we create equitable access to safe, structured sports programming that builds confidence, discipline, and a sense of belonging for youth ages 9–17.
Barkada Cultural Basketball Program
The Barkada Cultural Basketball Program strengthens Filipino-American and multicultural identity through basketball, community connection, and cultural education. “Barkada,” meaning friendship or community, reflects our belief that sport is a powerful way to bring families and cultures together.
Youth participate in organized basketball while also engaging in:
• Monthly tournaments
• Cultural workshops
• Family gatherings
• Heritage celebrations
• Youth storytelling and shared experiences
Through this program, young people build pride in their heritage, form strong social bonds, and develop a sense of belonging within a diverse community. Barkada Basketball creates a space where culture, sport, and family come together to support the growth of the whole child.
