Beyond The Lines Inc

Programs: Our purpose is to strengthen a player's game as well as their spirit. We offer year round programs in the form of challenging training academies, competitive leagues and popular camps. It's a place where boys and girls come to receive plenty of "perspiration and inspiration. " children progress through the high school game, college game, and pro game levels of the program earning certificates with each graduation. The administrators follow weekly lesson plans that can be delivered in 30-45 minutes on the basketball court or the classroom. The program uses a three step skills curriculum to "empower young people' by providing local youth and schools with a life skills program that promotes positive values, healthy habits, and education through the game of basketball-resulting in real life power, on and off the court. * high school game curriculum: the focus is on understanding rules, practicing proper hygiene, talking with others, and appreciating diversity. * college game curriculum: is geared on embracing fitness. Understanding nutrition, and improving stud skills. Staying calm and focused, dealing with peer pressure, and resolving conflicts. * pro curriculum: deals with speaking in front of others, making good decisions, setting personal goals, planning to attain personal goals, overcoming challenges, and giving and receiving help. Beyond the lines mission is dedicated to serving youth in inner city communities through a comprehensive program of basketball and academic tutoring that promotes the physical, educational, and life skills necessary to prepare and empower them for leadership in their communities, and success in their personal lives. Our keys to success has been to utilizing the school system to promote the sports program and recruiting team coaches. Minimize field maintenance and facility costs with the school and city park systems, as well as maintaining the city council's support to provide grant funds used for scholarship for needy youth who want to participate in sports. * recruiting more corporate support for the sports program. * maintaining a high approval rate with the area's parents and youth.