Empowering youth and women from underfunded and underserved communities
- Student Athlete Development
- Leadership and Empowerment Conferences
- Support to underfunded and underserved communities
(323) 642-7304 @SouthGatorBasketball
About Us
South Gator Basketball Club Mission
The South Gator Basketball Club is committed to helping children, youth, women, and families in underfunded and underserved communities. We aim to foster a sense of community through basketball, build mental resilience, and inspire aspirations for higher education. To achieve this, we provide athletic skills development, mental skills training, mentorship, scholarships for higher education or professional training, and exposure to enrichment activities that broaden their horizons.
Who is South Gator Basketball Club?
- South Gator Basketball Club (SGBC):
- Nonprofit Status: SGBC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to positively impacting the community.
- Established in 2017: Founded in September 2017, SGBC proudly calls South Gate, California, its home.
- Community Partnerships: We collaborate with various nonprofit organizations and businesses to offer affordable or accessible services to children and youth in underserved communities.
- Inclusive Athletic Training: We unite with professional athletic trainers to provide top-notch basketball and athletic training to individuals of all abilities, genders, and from various communities.
- Supportive Initiatives: Our mission extends beyond the court. We offer emotional, academic, and financial support to boys and girls basketball programs, individual athletes, and other sports programs in South and East Los Angeles communities, including the Daniel Garcia Scholarship Fund.
- Educational Opportunities: We take youth and their families on journeys of discovery, including college preparation, arts, and various multicultural events.
- Community Investment: SGBC financially supports community programs and agencies in South and East Los Angeles, aligning with our "3 Gator Pillars to Success."
- Empowerment Conferences: We sponsor and host empowerment conferences in English and Spanish to uplift underserved and underfunded communities in Los Angeles County.
- TRIBE Movement: We proudly promote the TRIBE (Together, Rising, Infinitely, Boldly, Endlessly) Multicultural Women and Youth Empowerment Movement.
- Impact of Your Donations: Your generous donations enable underserved children and youth to stay active, learn self-care, and aspire for higher education.
- Tax Deductible: All donations to SGBC may be tax deductible; we recommend consulting your tax preparer for more information.
- Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of the youth and the communities we serve. Together, we can create brighter futures for underserved student-athletes and beyond.
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GATOR 🐊 VALUES
Physical Health
Empowerment and Leadership
Emotional Wellnes
Develop member's ability to incorporate various athletic fundamentals while emphasizing the importance of exercise.
Emotional Wellnes
Empowerment and Leadership
Emotional Wellnes
We provide members with the mental skills to compete in sports and life. Click on the Emotional Support tab for more information.
Empowerment and Leadership
Empowerment and Leadership
Empowerment and Leadership
Offer English and Spanish-speaking empowerment and leadership conferences, seminars, or workshops to children, youth, and adults.
Executive Training Program
We are collaborating with and mentoring student-athletes and their families to explore ways to prevent and resolve college debt and attain insight to develop inner wisdom, balance, and wealth.
COLLABORATors
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