named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Champions Division
Special needs basketball program for participants aged 5 and up, divided into Rising Stars (5–10), Rising Juniors (11–15), Juniors (15–19), and Seniors (18+, no age limit); meets on Saturdays at PS 163
Friday Night Lights
Evening basketball program led by Coach Nate and Coach Kashif, focusing on skill development in ball handling, passing, shooting, and endurance; consists of 11 block sessions or drop-in classes
Spring Program
Seasonal skills and gameplay program on Saturdays led by Coach Nate and Coach Kashif, designed to improve basketball fundamentals and overall court awareness
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 3 activities
- Delivering long-term and one-on-one basketball coaching for players with special needsProvides sustained, individualized basketball coaching for individuals with special needs, including one-on-one instruction and long-term development programs. Coaching takes place in Manhattan and Queens and is designed to build athletic ability, confidence, and social skills.
- Enhancing participant development through holistic basketball programmingUses structured basketball programming to strengthen participants' confidence, attention span, social skills, and emotional well-being, in addition to athletic abilities. The program combines physical activity with social engagement and includes end-of-season celebrations to build community.
- Providing structured basketball skills training and gameplay for youth and adultsOffers weekly basketball sessions focused on skill development in ball handling, passing, shooting, endurance, and court awareness, organized by age group (3rd–5th grade, middle school, and adults). Sessions include Saturday morning drills and Friday night spring programming, with structured registration and prorated fees for accessibility.
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Intergenerational Connection Programs 1 activity
- Engaging volunteers in coaching and peer support rolesRecruits adult volunteers as coaches and teenage volunteers as "buddies" to support participants during sessions, fostering inclusive team dynamics and mentorship across age groups.
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Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 1 activity
- Operating an inclusive basketball league for individuals with special needsRuns the Champions Division, a co-ed basketball program in its 27th season, that integrates participants with diverse developmental, social, and emotional abilities with neuro-typical peers. The program operates weekly on the Upper West Side and serves approximately 120 participants annually from New York City, Long Island, and New Jersey.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
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Total revenue$30K
Contributions & grants$30K100%
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Total expenses$13K
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Total assets$24K
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Net assets$24K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +118.4%
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- District 3 Partner — Collaborates with District 3 in delivering basketball programming for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Skill Development as a Pathway to Confidence 911 orgsmethodology: skills-and-confidenceBy combining structured basketball skill training with positive encouragement and personal challenges, we build athletic competence and self-confidence, because mastery experiences in a supportive environment translate into broader personal growth.shared approach: Youth Development Through Sports →
- Inclusive Integration Through Adaptive Sports 58 orgsmethodology: inclusivity-through-sportsBy integrating individuals with and without special needs in shared basketball programming, we promote social inclusion and personal development, because co-participation fosters mutual understanding, dignity, and belonging.shared approach: Adaptive Sports for Holistic Development →
- Dual Volunteer Mentorship Model 14 orgsmethodology: peer-and-adult mentorshipBy engaging adult coaches and teenage "buddies" as co-facilitators, we strengthen peer and intergenerational support systems, because this dual-volunteer structure deepens relational engagement and provides differentiated mentorship to participants with diverse needs.shared approach: Peer-Led Youth Empowerment →