HoopHers

Basketball has been a culturally iconic force in the lives of Philadelphians and their communities, from city playgrounds, school gymnasiums, churches and recreation centers, to major college and professional venues. And while young boys seem to have an abundance of opportunities to play the game and reap the off-court benefits of building habits and traits of sportsmanship, self-control and civility, teamwork and resiliency, the “playing field” is not level for young girls. 
 
PYB has a unique opportunity to impact the lives of females through HoopHers, an inclusive, female-based program with the goal to empower young women and address the challenges female athletes face. We realize there is a strong constituency of female professionals who are eager to mentor young girls and connect with other like-minded women. Motivated by our programmatic success to date, HoopHers is a safe space made to empower young girls through sports and off-court resources.
HoopHers Winter Session will run from January 24th, 2023 to March 15th, 2023 at two different locations. For complete information on each Cohort, please see below.
Register for Cohort A at Germantown Friends SchoolRegister for Cohort B at Francis Meyers Recreation Center

Cohort A: Germantown Friends School

Who: Open enrollment, grades 5-8 (older and younger grades are able to participate. Please reach out to Randy Butler to confirm eligibility).

When: January 24 – March 16, Tuesday and Thursday (6:30-8:30pm)

What: 1 hour of on-court basketball skill development, 1 hour of off-court girls empowerment, leadership development and life skill enrichment

Where: Germantown Friends School – 31 West Coulter Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Questions? Please contact Randy Butler at rbutler@phillyyouthbasketball.org

Cohort B: Francis Meyers Recreation Center

Who: Open enrollment, grades 5-8 (older and younger grades are able to participate. Please reach out to Randy Butler to confirm eligibility).

When: January 24 – March 15, Tuesday and Wednesday (6:00-8:00pm)

What: 1 hour of on-court basketball skill development, 1 hour of off-court girls empowerment, leadership development and life skill enrichment

Where: Francis Meyers Recreation Center – 5801 Kingsessing Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Questions? Please contact Randy Butler at rbutler@phillyyouthbasketball.org