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)
Guardian Ballers helps me merge my Psychology A Level studies and love for Basketball. My first Guardian Ballers programme helped me discover new ways of how me and my friends could respond to the obstacles that life threw at us.
Ashea (Young Leader on the RE-PRESENT journey)
Shared to 40 other teenagers at the Girls Community Hub

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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