To provide a structured environment (free from drugs, tobacco, alcohol, gangs and violence) for young men, in which we can use athletics as a means of teaching life lessons such as the importance of education and academic achievement, personal development, self-image, goal setting and attainment, hard work, dedication, good decision-making, time management, perseverance and desire.

To emphasize strategies for young men to use to help them make positive choices and incorporate a positive value system in their everyday lives.

To prepare young men for success in the classroom to complement their success on the court.

To discuss and encourage being a role model and becoming a leader in the community.

To provide young men the opportunity to interact with adult males from different backgrounds who excel in their chosen fields.

To teach basketball fundamentals and promote teamwork.

To offer opportunities for young men who seek maximum development of their talents by utilizing highly skilled coaches and trainers and by traveling to play against the nation’s best competition.