USA Basketball Foundation Youth Basketball Programs

USA Basketball Foundation Youth Basketball Programs includes Youth Development Clinics, Open Courts, Community Takeovers, Community Court Refurbishments, USA Basketball Gold Camps, and U.S. Open Basketball Championships. The offerings include drill work, small-sided games, 5x5 and 3x3 competition, skill challenges, and a tournament cookout social.

Programs

• Youth Development Clinics — school-age children
• Open Courts — young athletes · Participants help determine the structure of each session under the supervision of USA Basketball-licensed coaches and earn prizes while building basketball skills.
• Community Takeovers — elementary and middle schools · Special community takeover events featuring keynote speakers and sports legends who talk with kids about how the game can help them become champions in basketball and in life.
• Community Court Refurbishments — kids and teens · Partners with communities to refurbish basketball courts and create welcoming spaces where young athletes can develop their skills.
• USA Basketball Gold Camps — 6th-9th grade students · Focus on drill work, small-sided games, and both 5x5 and 3x3 competition; character and leadership development is a core component.
• U.S. Open Basketball Championships — boys and girls · Open-registration national youth competition with team gear packages, four guaranteed tournament games, skill challenges, and a tournament cookout social.

At a glance

• Ages: 11–18 years old

About the provider

USABF says it uses basketball as a training ground for leadership, teamwork, and perseverance. It also expands access to USA Basketball camps, clinics, open gyms, tournaments, and community takeovers, and it partners with communities to refurbish basketball courts.

What families say

“When you talk about an organization as well known and as established as USA Basketball coming to a community like Flint, I think for one, it shows the hope. It gives another outlet for the kids, to show that ‘hey, people are putting value in us again.” — Sergeant Paul Spann, USAB-Licensed Coach and Youth Clinic Volunteer, Flint, MI

“The court was recently used for our Community Day in partnership with Hillside Connection, where youth played basketball with local college players, and about 500 people attended the event. The new surface has added a splash of color to the park that our residents love. Investing in the community makes residents feel valued and appreciated.” — Josh Gainey, Park Operations Administrator at Hillside Community Center, Colorado Springs, CO

Last updated October 26, 2026.