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Youth Sports

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The Program  
The program is for boys and girls grades K - 7.  This is a non-competitive program with the main emphasis on having fun and learning positive life skills.  Program standings or individual statistics are not maintained. This program is for kids of all skill levels.  Players learn basic sport and life skills*, the fundamentals of various sports and  have fun! 

*Life Skills are learned through our Self Discovery curriculum that is taught by our Athleaders during the first 15-20 minutes of each clinic or team practice.

Our Youth Sports program has three main areas - camps/clinics, teams and tournaments.

  • Camps/Clinics
    Camps/Clinics are for beginning learners with the goal of developing sport and life skills and understanding the fundamentals of the sport - so they have the temperament and background they need before joining a team.   Clinics are generally 6 weeks and held on Saturdays.

     
  • Teams
    Once kids have the skills and understand the fundamentals of the sport they can advance to one of our teams.  The teams are formed by grade level and/or ability level.  Our Self Discovery curriculum is taught by our Athleaders during the first 15-20 minutes of practice.

     
  • Tournaments
    Some of the sports have tournaments - and teams/team players can advance to this.

Philosophy
Our philosophy is to provide an equal opportunity for all children to learn and develop sport and life skills, participate in team play, develop good sportsmanship and a have greater appreciation for the game in a safe, fun environment.

Our Goal
Engage community youth in a program designed to teach participants transferable life skills, provide community service, connect to a mentor, and develop healthy habits while in a safe environment through involvement in sports.

Our Mission

  1. Increase participant’s healthy habits, positive social interactions, and transferable skills in a community setting.
  2. Establish strong networking relationships with all parties involved.
  3. ​To have young people experience a healthy environment, supported by community mentors.
  4. ​Motivate and stress the benefits of how sport promotes healthy lifestyles.
  5. Showcase positive attitudes, positive self-esteem, teamwork, and empowerment for community members of all ages.

Cool Events!  Join Us!

Basketball Fundamentals

  • For Girls & Boys  grades K-6
  • Saturdays starting Aug 26, 10am-Noon
  • Registration now open - see below.

Tennis Fundamentals

  • Boys & Girls ages 8 - 13
  • Starting Tues Aug 15
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 pm
  • FREE

Current Sports

  • Basketball
  • Tennis

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Basketball Camp - 2023
Learn the fundamentals 

Join Coach Pete for basketball fundamentals!  This program gives kids a safe place to grown and learn the great game of basketball.  With trained coaches who will help them navigate challenges during training, practices and games, but more importantly, off the court as well. 

Who:   Boys &  Girls, Gd K-6th 
What:  North Area Basketball Academy (NABA) Fundamentals
Starts: Saturday, October 28th 
Dates: October 28th
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
 
Where: Jerry Gambles Boys and Girls Club, 
                   2410 N Irving Ave.
                   Minneapolis, MN 55411  [
MAP]
Cost: $50 (scholarships available)

Tennis Club - 2023
Fundamentals of Tennis - FREE

Join Coach Mike for tennis!  Our Northside Tennis Club  program gives kids a safe place to grown and learn the great game of tennis.  With trained coaches who will help them navigate challenges during tennis lessons, but more importantly, off the tennis court.  Come to 1, 2... or all of the tennis club dates.

Who:   Youth Boys and Girls ages 8-12 
Starts:  October 28th 
Time: 10:00am - 12:00 pm
When:  Saturdays
Where: Jerry Gambles Boys and Girls Club 2410 Irving  Ave North Minneapolis, MN  [Map]
Cost: FREE

Hoops in the City - 2023
Youth 3 vs 3 Basketball Tournament 

Join Coach Mike and Coach Pete for some 3vs3 Basketball as part of the annual Open Streets West Broadway Event!  During these free, family-friendly events, local nonprofit Our Streets Minneapolis partners with the City of Minneapolis to temporarily close major thoroughfares to car traffic, opening them to people biking, walking, rolling, shooting hoops and connecting with neighbors and local businesses.

Who:   Girls and Boys  ages 7 - 14
What:   3 vs 3 Basketball Tournament
Why:  Compete and  have fun!
Starts:  Saturday September 16th
Time:  9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Where: Shiloh Temple International Ministries
                  1201 W. Broadway
                  Minneapolis, MN 55411
                    [
Map]
Cost: $FREE


Tee Ball Tuesdays-2022
Learn the basic fundamentals.

Who:  Girls & Boys age 5 - 7
What: Learn the basic fundamentals of
                baseball/softball while having FUN!
Where: North Commons Park
                  1801 James  Ave N; Mpls. 
                   [Map]
Dates:  Starts Tues. Aug. 30th
                  until weather gets bad
Time: 6 pm - 
Cost: FREE

The Registration "Youth Sports" is not currently available.

Hit Squad Sundays! - 2022
1-on-1 Basketball Training

Hit Squad Sundays

Who: Experienced Basketball Players;
              Girls & Boys age 9 - 18
What: Individual 1 on 1 Training
Where: Sojourner Truth Academy
                   3820 Emerson  Ave N; Mpls. 
                   [Map]
Dates: Aug 28; Sept 11, 18, 25
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Cost: $25 each session - $100 total

The Registration "Youth Sports" is not currently available.

Hustlers Basketball - 2024
Basketball League/Teams

Who:   Boys & Girls, 2nd - 8th Grade
What:  Travel Basketball Team
Why:  Learn and have fun!
Starts:  Tryouts in 
September
Practice:  Monday - Friday  
Length:  1.5 hours generally
Time: TBD - between 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Where: Sojourner Truth Academy 3820 Emerson Ave North Minneapolis, MN 55412
                   [
Map]

Cost: 
Boys: $450.00
Girls: $450.00 


Golf

Our Northside Golf Club at North Commons program gives kids a safe place to grown and learn the great game of golf.  With trained coaches who will help them navigate challenges during golf lessons, but more importantly, off the course.

Who:   Youth boys and girls ages 8-12 , plus 5 volunteers
When:  Various 6-week sessions from spring until fall. 
Where: North Commons Park, Theodore Wirth, Columbia
Cost: $xx

Soccer

Our North Area Soccer Academy program gives kids a safe place to grown and learn the great game of soccer.  With trained coaches who will help them navigate challenges during training, practices and games, but more importantly, off the field as well.

Who:   Youth boys and girls ages 8-12 
When:  x
Where: North Commons x
Cost: $xx

Football

Our North Area Football Academy program gives kids a safe place to grown and learn the great game of football.  With trained coaches who will help them navigate challenges during training, practices and games, but more importantly, off the field as well.

Who:   Youth boys and girls ages 8-12 
When:  x
Where: North Commons x
Cost: $xx