Programs & Events
BASKETBALL EDUCATION
COMMUNITY EVENTS
SOCIAL COMPETENCY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Basketball Education
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Basketball Basics 101
Basketball Basics 102
Spring Basketball
Evaluations: February 2025
Our Basketball Education programs holistically address the needs of student-athletes, combining basketball skills training with an emphasis on social/emotional development, academic progress, good nutrition, and overall physical and mental health.
Basketball Basics 101
BB 101 is for players with 0-1 years of playing experience, and helps players develop athletically, refine fundamental basketball skills, and enhance their skill set for their position through skill development. This program focuses on young student athletes. They are introduced to the fundamental skills needed for the game of basketball with an emphasis placed on developing and learning proper techniques that can transition into real game situations.
Dates: 7-week program; Two Sessions: June – August and October – November
Ages: 7-9 year old boys and 7-10 year old girls
Basketball Basics 102
BB 102 is for players with at least 1 year of playing experience. This program makes use of high IQ play with equal focus on offense, defense, and game concepts through controlled scrimmages.
Dates: 7-week program; Two Sessions: June – August and October – November
Ages: 10 – 12 years old boys
Spring Basketball: Team DAE
Team DAE provides student-athletes the opportunity for advanced levels of skill development and competition in the sport of basketball for selected age groups and ability levels in the community. Team sessions promote personal and team development skills, while raising the level of awareness and competitive play in club and league environments.
Evaluations: February 2025 – More information coming soon!
Dates: March – June
Ages: 3rd – 4th; 4th – 5th; 6th – 7th Grade Boys
Community Events
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Safety DAE
Back to School DAE
Power of the Student Athlete Tour
Turkey DAE
We host several, free events throughout the year with our community sponsors. Join us!
Safety DAE
March 30, 2024
Held at the College of Charleston TD Arena. The DAE Foundation and the Charleston Department of Public Safety host this free community event to introduce a broader concept of public safety, while helping to educate, raise awareness, and promote safety discussions between student-athletes and the community regarding emergency contacts, creating an open forum for discussions.
Back to School DAE
August 2024
A Back to School event distributing free school supplies to students with free pizza and an open-gym shoot around for attending students. A gently-used sporting equipment swap will be set up to help residents pass along their out-grown shoes, bats, gloves, balls, bats, racquets, etc. to students in need of new items to help remove barriers of participation in youth sports.
Power of the Student Athlete Tour
The Power of the Student Athlete tour takes the DAE Foundation on the road, serving up Basketball Skill Development led by Jermel President. Learn and execute basketball techniques and develop skills while learning about the importance of Nutrition, Academics, and Social Competence.
Presented in Partnership with Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission and St Andrew’s Parks and Playgrounds
Register for the program online. Same day registration will be available.
Turkey DAE Shootout
A Turkey DAE Shootout will be held at West Ashley High School Gym on November 24, 2024 for all past and present BB 101 and 102 campers and 2020 Youth Organization participants. Winners of each age group receive a Thanksgiving Turkey for Shooting the Most Free Throws. Presented in partnership with 2020 Youth Organization, St. Andrew’s Parks & Playground, and West Ashley High School Athletics, there will be a shoot around led by the DAE Foundation’s Jermel President, the free throw shootout, and free Paisano’s Pizza.
Social Competency Education Programs
Helping students and student athletes
The DAE Foundation works with community partners to create strategic social competence solutions to improve student’s soft skills, enhance interpersonal development, and help students prepare for personal and professional success.
Sessions use the DAE Foundation’s social competency curriculum to highlight
a soft skill each session and explore the topic through motivational speaking, group/individual sharing, role playing, and activities. All sessions are led by the DAE Foundation, with guest speakers and facilitators participating to share their expertise.
Curriculum Includes:
• Communication
• Time Management
• Adaptability and Mental Toughness
• Goal Setting
• Problem-Solving
• Teamwork
• Creativity
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Skills
• Attention to Detail
If your school, club, or organization is interested in integrating Social Competency Education Programs into your offerings, please email us at daefoundation@gmail.com.