iPlay, iLead Academy

iPlay, iLead Academy is a year-round youth basketball program that builds resilience through sports and positive youth development. Led by dedicated volunteer coaches and sponsored by LA Lakers great Kurt Rambis, kids aged 4-17 learn fundamental basketball skills while building character through the program’s pillars: resilience, teamwork, leadership, respect, responsibility, attitude and confidence.

Age: 6 and older
Where: Verbum Dei High School
When: Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Start and End Date: Year-round
Leaders: Marc Maye and Devan Terry
Get Involved: Email us at 4wrdprogress17@gmail.com
Website: http://www.4wrdprogress.org/

Meet Kaiden and Terry

Ten-year-old Kaiden started coming to academic enrichment to stay ahead of the game. He happened to develop a pretty special relationship with Coach Terry, co-founder of iPlay, iLead. Coach Terry and Kaiden not only spent time on academics, but also on getting to know each other better. Coach Terry has this to say about Kaiden: “He is a very special young man. He has so much potential and it’s so awesome to witness him coming out of his shell and continuing to evolve. He continues to make us all proud.” Kaiden feels the same about Coach Terry and is thankful to have him and all the great mentors in his life.