Purpose | Our Mission and vision

We want to empower a generation of “Guardian Ballers” that are happy and healthy, so they can transform the world around them.

Guardian Ballers focuses mainly on young people and adults aged 10-25 to empower them to BALL-BE-BETTER.

Our Mission
  • 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.

Power | Our Impact

1472
Young People and Adults, aged 10-25, attended a 4+ week or 4+ hour GB journey (average over two years)
87%
Reported that our GB journey positively impacted their wellbeing and physical activity levels (average over two years)
63%
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds (average over two years)
30% +
Receiving support through Free School Meals, Additional Needs Provision and H.A.F. eligible (average over two years)
58%
Girls and Young Women are a valued proportion of the Guardian Ballers Community (average over two years)
A young lady told me that "she has hope" because saw me go through my challenge and can now see where I am right now.
Courage (Adult Volunteer) , April 2022
A testimony after he had shared in a Girls Community Hub "BE" Session

Programmes | Our Services

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School Programmes and Whole-School Enrichment Delivery

Wellbeing Health-Checks of a Whole School, PE lessons, PSHE lessons, Extra-curricular, Themed days, School teams, Interventions and Referrals, Staff CPD and more!

Community Hubs

Bespoke 6–8-week BALL-BE-BETTER journeys for young people across multiple postcodes and backgrounds. Two-hour sessions including Basketball and Wellbeing development, and snacks too! A journey that creates friendships, deepens understanding and takes fun to another level.

Referrals, Targeted Intervention and Mentoring (1-to-1 or small groups)

Bespoke 4-12 week or session journeys within a safe setting, upon request of a lead organisation or support-network.

Workshops and Seminars

Over 10 different Workshops and Seminars that provide a theory and/or classroom-based extension of our practical court-side delivery. Multiple sessions across themes of Mental Health and Wellbeing, Entrepreneurship, Race and Diversity, Multi-Faith and more.

Upcoming Events | Book Now

Easter Day Experiences (BOYS and GIRLS only)

Boys and Girls; Ages 11-16
4th (BOYS) and 5th (GIRLS) April 2023 @ 10am- 3pm
Free to those with HAF code OR £20 for those who do not have HAF code
Cardinal Wiseman School, Potters Green Road, Coventry CV2 2AJ
A Basketball and Shirt or Jersey to take home and Multi-Sport Day Camp, including Hot Lunch, with Guardian Ballers Wellbeing Sessions.

Girls Hub Community Hub Spring 2023

Girls Aged 11-18 (Beginners or Experienced- ALL are welcome)
Every Wednesday from March 1st to 29th March (5 weeks only- you can start at time!)
FREE first session / £3 per week or £12 for whole 5 weeks
Cardinal Wiseman, Potters Green Road, CV2 2AJ

Partner | How you can help

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