This Is Where Potential Gets Built

RISE empowers youth through sports, education, and entrepreneurship-creating access, developing leaders, and unlocking potential on and off the court

What Is
RISE?

RISE is a youth development organization using sports as a gateway to education, leadership, and entrepreneurship. We create structured opportunities that help young people build confidence, discipline, and real pathways to success.

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RISE PILLARS

Sports

RISE uses sports as a foundation to develop discipline, teamwork, confidence, leadership, and high-level athletic performance.

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Education

RISE supports academic growth and life development through mentorship, guidance, leadership development, and educational opportunities.

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Entrepreneurship

RISE introduces youth to leadership, financial literacy, entrepreneurial thinking, and personal development to help prepare them for long-term success beyond sports.

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WHY RISE?

RISE is a youth development nonprofit that uses sports as a gateway to education, leadership,and entrepreneurship for the next generation.

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Impact By Numbers

100%

of youth who completed the program graduated high school and attended a 4-year college or university.

Student athletes playing varsity sports

$25,000+

in scholarships awarded

3.265

Average GPA

Student athletes playing at collegiate levels

Former players currently playing professionally.

Programs Overview

Youth Sports Development

RISE introduces young people to basketball and other sports beginning in TK. Our programs combine skill development, physical activity, teamwork, health and wellness, leadership, and confidence-building to help youth grow on and off the court.

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Education & Mentorship

RISE helps students strengthen communication, goal-setting, time management, and other essential life skills. Through mentorship, academic guidance, school placement support, and college preparation, we help youth identify and pursue stronger educational opportunities.

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Entrepreneurship & Life Skills

RISE introduces youth to financial literacy, career exploration, business fundamentals, and entrepreneurial thinking. Participants learn how to solve problems, communicate ideas, manage money, and develop the confidence to create opportunities for themselves.

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Program Development & Consulting

RISE creates customized programs and curriculum for schools, youth organizations, coaches, trainers, and program staff. We develop sports, education, entrepreneurship, leadership, and wellness resources tailored to each organization’s goals and community.

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Upcoming Events

FREE Back-To-School Group Skills Training

Join us for a free basketball training session designed to kick off the school year strong! Athletes will work on fundamentals, footwork, confidence, and discipline in a fun, high-energy group setting — plus get a first look at our ongoing Group Skills Training membership program.