At Pass tha Ball (PTB), we offer quality programs and services that touch on the essential skills for building character, resiliency, good decision making, maintain optimal health, positive academic progress and leadership capabilities during the most vulnerable and critical years of a young person's life. The adolescent also known as the teen years are some of the most challenging times for young girls who endure incredible peer pressure . Young girls are 3X more likely to struggle with mental health and 40% of girls that spend more than 5 hours on social media a day demonstrate symptoms of depression (Young People's Mental and Emotional Health, 2021). Girls are more likely to have low self-esteem and poor body image.
Sports counters these issues. Research shows that girls who play sports reflect higher levels of confidence, have higher average GPAs and use social media at lower rates than their peers (The Girls Index, 2018). PTB programs were designed with this research in mind to provide positive, constructive and sage outlets for adolescent girls.
Our programs
Pass tha Ball quality programs include youth development principles, academic enrichment, college preparedness, health and wellness, leadership, career exposure and workforce readiness. Basketball is our platform for change. Select programs are offered in person and virtually. Please contact us to verify the available program deliver method.
(1-2 Days)
The program travels from state to state to provide aspiring female ballers tactical skills development opportunities. Each player receives an individualized skills assessment with targeted improvement goals. To date, the clinic has reached Oklahoma, Louisiana, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, California and Alabama.
(Year-Round)
This program targets adolescent female youth (11 to 18) throughout our national network of aspiring female ballers with the following services and experiences beyond participation in the Intensive Skills Clinics and our Tournaments:
- Monthly mentorship sessions
- Life skills workshops
- Character building exercises
- College preparedness seminars
- Career exposure opportunities
- Workforce readiness trainings
- Leadership forums
- STEM Externships
(1-2 Days)
PTB tournaments draw in the best female talent nationally along with a plethora of spectators and college scouts. Annually, we host the I-45 Shootout (Texas) and Who's Next All American (location changes from year to year) where they receive courtside coaching from college and pro female players and go on tours of local colleges.
open enrollment
If you're interested in participating in any of our programs, complete the form below and hit submit. Should you have any questions, we can be reached at (510) 375-6496.