Community Balance Foundation

It all started with the idea to bring the opportunity to bring AAU basketball to children in the town of Long Branch that may not have the funds or resources to play for an AAU team. Years later that dream has grown from one team to many, and from just playing basketball to building a community. The idea of providing the right resources and tools needed to build a productive community does not come cheap. In 2017, the program joined forces with an existing non-profit to become the Community Balance Foundation that it is today.

Our mission is to develop youth athletes into scholars through academic enrichment and career planning so that they can earn college acceptance or develop a trade while becoming well-rounded citizens. We work to equip our athletes with the proper tools needed to make it in the real world. Through our services, we have watched boys grow into men and girls grow into women. It is our mission to serve the whole person, not just the athlete. Our players come from all walks of life and circumstances. The structure and guidance that we are able to provide builds character, accountability and fosters strong, self-sufficient citizens. Our athletes love sports, but they also love themselves and know that the only person that can get in their way is looking back at them in the mirror. We know that it takes a village and we are grateful that the families of our athletes' have trusted us to join their tribe. We offer basketball training and instruction along with academic tutoring and mentorship.