JUAN'S ELITE

Building young lives through mentoring and sport

Juan's Elite Youth Program helps young people develop life skills, stay on track in school, and grow into their natural potential, using athletic training and competition to teach leadership, discipline, and teamwork.

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50 to 60young people served each year
Dallasrooted in the Dallas community
School firstacademics and life skills

About the program

Juan's Elite was created to help develop life skills, promote academics, and build on the natural potential in every young person. Through training and competition, participants learn leadership, discipline, and teamwork, and countless students have gone on to finish high school and pursue further study and work. The goal is simple: enhance the quality of life for youth in every community.

What we do

Mentoring

Coaches and mentors who show up, listen, and guide young people through real life decisions.

Athletics

Basketball training and competition that teach discipline, teamwork, and how to handle wins and losses.

Academics

Support that keeps school on track and opens doors to further study and employment.

Meet the team

Coach Juan Weekly

Executive Director. Minister, mentor, and musician who turned his own life around and now dedicates himself to serving the youth of the community.

Shedrick Banks

Founder and President of the Kings and Queen Basketball organization. He has served Dallas youth for more than twenty years, cultivating unity and sportsmanship.

Carolyn Nixon

Administrative assistant and event volunteer, committed to academic development and providing safe havens for children.

Ladarrius Brown

DISD educator and former Elite participant who returns every year as assistant coach, transportation coordinator, and motivational speaker.

Get in touch

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