A Team on a Mission
We are a mental health and wellbeing service that exists to empower young people to become happy, healthy and community-transformers!
There are thousands of young people who can be magnetised by Basketball then led to greater wellbeing and to have a powerful impact on their own community.
Our Team and MissionWe empower young people (aged 10-25) through our programmes to:
- BALL | Enabling engagement, progression and enjoyment in the Sport of Basketball.
- BE | Educating about mental and emotional well-being, exploring the value of character and identity, as a foundation for impacting current and future life circumstances.
- BETTER | Facilitating practical experiences with local charities and community organisations, to discover how to make the world better.
WE ARE GUARDIAN BALLERS
We are now taking on Referrals, providing Targeted Intervention and Mentoring Sessions!
Based at our new venue near Coventry City Centre! We can also travel to relevant locations upon request. Click below to make your referral:
REFER or Book Coventry Alternative Provision
Power | Our Impact
1607
Young People and Adults, aged 8-25, attended a 4+ week or 4+ hour GB journey (average over three years)
85%
Reported that our GB journey positively impacted their wellbeing and physical activity levels (average over three years)
62%
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds (average over three years)
34%+
Receiving support through Free School Meals, Additional Needs Provision and H.A.F. eligible (average over three years)
53%
Girls and Young Women are a valued proportion of the Guardian Ballers Community (average over three years)
“Guardian Ballers has become an integral part of our School Community empowering hundreds of children to discuss their feelings and emotions openly and confidently.
The elite training for our basketball teams has increased whole-school sporting participation and the results that our teams achieve.
The dedication of the team to the betterment of our students' lives matches our vision for providing the best for our students both academically and for personal development of the self"
Headteacher at Multi-Academy Trust
After witnessing impact and investing weekly into Guardian Ballers partnership for over 18 months
Our Supporters and Partners
Our work is supercharged through partnerships and funding!
We acknowledge, honour and thank all of our supporters for enabling us to empower a generation of ‘Guardian Ballers’!
Upcoming Events | Book Now
Gym Bros. YBM Project
Afro-Caribbean and Mixed Heritage Men ages 16-30
TBC- Targeting November 2025
FREE
Coventry [Gym details to be share closer to launch]
4 week programme: Gym Workout and EmbRACE Wellbeing Conversation on 1:1 or 1:2 Mentoring to Participant ratio. Submit 'Referral' form to join waiting list. Email hello@guardianballers.org to find out more.
HerSpace
Girls Only; ages 13-18 [Year 9 - Year 13] - Limit of 15 spaces.
Every Friday 5:30pm - 7:00pm
FREE
Bethel Church, Spon End, Coventry, UK, CV1 3HB
"Where Girls grow, Move, and Belong." Combination of Basketball and Wellbeing, Identity and Bespoke young-lady-relevant content. Only Female participants and leaders!
Workplace Wellbeing Training and Coaching with Kieran Joseph
Workplace Employees
Book a chat with us to find out more
Bethel Church, Spon End, Coventry, UK, CV1 3HB - OR - your location!