Hoops-4-Kids, Inc.
Teaching Youth About Life Through Basketball
Upcoming Events

 Former Lady Vol Michelle Marciniak

&

Olympic Gold Medalist & WNBA all-star Yolanda Griffith

Thanksgiving Holiday Basketball Camp

Nov 27, 28 & 29, 2009

Early drop off available on "Black Friday" for moms who want to shop!

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Our Mission & Vision

To promote the emotional, educational and physical values of participating in sports. To create positive athletic and social programs to support and encourage youth in becoming educated, caring and productive members of society. Our programs encourage goal setting, dedication, perseverance, determination, loyalty, commitment, cooperation, sportsmanship and teamwork. Our programs teach the value of leading a healthier lifestyle through basketball camps, fitness clinics, nutrition seminars and mentoring programs.

It is our vision and goal:
  • To inspire the lives of thousands of underprivileged youth; at risk youth   and youth battling obesity.
  • To give our youth a voice and a new path for their own future.

  • To provide guidance & mentorship to our youth regardless of any socio-economic status.
  

Yolanda Griffith

Yolanda Griffith is a seven-time WNBA All-Star. Her professional basketball career has spanned 16 years and included Two Olympic Gold Medals (2000 & 2004). During her tenure, Yolanda has won a WNBA Championship, been named finals & league MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and New Comer of the Year. She has been named to the WNBA All-Decade Team and is the all time league leader in offensive rebounds; as well as the top 10 league leaders in steals, blocked shots and rebounds. She has extensive experience playing overseas. Yolanda has played in Germany, Russia, Italy, South Korea and China. She was the first Woman's Euroleague player to lead the league in scoring and rebounds in a single season; a feat not repeated until ten years later. Beyond the accolades on the court, is her passion to teach the game of basketball. She has always been considered a player-coach on her team. Her goal is to share not only her basketball wisdom, but to impart her passion & love of the game on to the next generation of superstars. 
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