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 Mission

We 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.

SHOP | Merch to Support Mental Health

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Guardian Ballers Signature Cap

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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)
“The elite players found the sessions relatable to their every day lives.. they came and told me that they now had tools to take back to their local settings… I wish I had this sort of support when I was a young professional player!”
Danny Williams (Basketball England Talent Manager)
After a Mental and Emotional Wellbeing Workshop at England Central SuperHub

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’!

Programmes | Our Services

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Referrals, Targeted Intervention & Mentoring

Specialised programs that are designed to support young people through personalised referrals, targeted interventions, and dynamic mentoring. Make a referral to get started.

Adult Wellbeing Training and Coaching

Workplace Wellbeing and Coaching for Entry Employees (Healthy Habits), Managers (People and Culture Management) and Organisational and Executive Leaders (Process and Structure Management).

Training sessions can vary from Workshops and Keynote talks through to Full Days.
Coaching Sessions are best booked in a series of sessions.

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!

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

Game Plan for Greatness

Young People aged 12-17
Wednesday 22nd January 2025, 6pm - 7:30pm
FREE
Bethel Church, Spon End, Coventry, UK, CV1 3HB
Join us in 2 weeks for some balling🏀, chomping🍴 and drafting💡 the vision and values of Guardian Ballers: Sign up to come if... ✅You have done something with Guardian Ballers before ✅You are between 12-17 years old ✅You like free food!🍕🍗🍹

Guardian Ballers Winter HAF Experiences.

Girls and Boys aged 8-16
30th Dec 2024, 2nd Jan 2025, 3rd Jan 2025
Free with HAF Code OR £35 PP.
Bethel Church, CV1 3HB @ 30th Dec, Finham Park 2, CV4 9WT @ 2nd Jan and 3rd Jan
Guardian Ballers Experience Days are packed with energy and enrichment, combining sports and learning in a fun-filled atmosphere. Young participants can dive into basketball activities designed for all skill levels, ensuring everyone gets a chance to shine. Beyond the court, there’s a variety of multi-sport games to keep things fresh and exciting, along with a thrilling Blaze Pod Challenge that tests agility and quick thinking. Alongside the sports action, kids will gain valuable insights into nutrition and well-being, making these experience days a perfect blend of physical activity and personal growth. Join us for an active, educational and fun-filled day!
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