Bigger Than Basketball
About
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it”
Bigger Than Basketball is 501c3 non-profit organization in Birmingham, AL dedicated to leveraging the power of sports to teach essential life skills and provide educational development to youth and young adults.
Founded by former athletes Demetrius and Britney Coates, our mission is to go beyond the game, instilling values of resilience, teamwork, and leadership that transcend the playing field.
Featured Services
Elevate Your Game with Our Basketball Services
Our basketball services are designed to elevate your game to new heights. With our experienced coaches and state-of-the-art facilities, we offer a comprehensive program that caters to athletes at all levels. Get in touch with us today and take your game to the next level!
Score Big with Our Professional Coaching
Looking to up your basketball game? Our professional coaching team provides personalized training to help you reach your full potential. With years of experience under our belts, we use proven methods to help you score big on the court. Don't let the competition get ahead—join our team today and start dominating the game.
Train Like a Pro and Dominate the Game
Experience a professional level of basketball training where we teach you skills not only for the court, but also for life. With our customized training, our professional coaches will help you to maximize your athletic potential. Join us and learn how to move, shoot, pass, and dominate the game. Train like a pro, play like a pro.
Boost Your Basketball Skills Today
If you want to boost your basketball skills, you’ve come to the right place. Our customized training sessions are designed to help you achieve your goals, no matter what they are. Our experienced coaches will work with you one-on-one to develop a personalized workout plan that will push you to your limits and help you reach your full potential.
To connect with us, volunteer or donate please email us at
lifebiggerthanbasketball@gmail.com
Ways to donate:
Cash and Check– Email us
Venmo @lifebiggerthanbasketball
Cash app @lifebiggerthanbasketball
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Demetrius Coates
Demetrius Coates is the Founder and CEO of Bigger Than Basketball. He is a graduate of West End High School and University of Alabama at Birmingham. As an inner city kid, he was inspired by other great programs that guided kids through the game of basketball and also wanted to be a resource for the youth and young adults.
Briney Coates
Britney Coates is the co-Founder of Bigger Than Basketball. She is a graduate of Birmingham Southern College and has dedicated her services to help youth and young adults through sports. Mrs. Coates has been dedicated to carrying out the mission of BTB with following in the path that God has paved for each one a part of the organization.
Bigger Than Basketball is more than just a sport. Our mission is to empower and educate young athletes through basketball. Our projects reflect our passion to inspire greatness on and off the court. Discover our projects below and learn why basketball is only the beginning.
Basketball Camp in Hueytown, AL
Community Service Youth Give Back Day at New Hope Baptist Church in Westend, AL
Community Service Youth Give Back Day at New Hope Baptist Church in Westend, AL
