Allied Family Center

October 7, 2026

Next Up Hoops brought more than basketball to the Allied Club this week. Our teens explored what it means to compete, work through disagreements and support one another when emotions run high. With safety and strong relationships at the center of the program, staff turned those moments into opportunities to pause, reset and learn together.

Teens also helped shape the experience by sharing what they wanted more of: specific basketball training and workouts! The session moved from games in the gym to watching plays in the teen lounge, then back to the court for focused workouts before resuming games. That rhythm gave teens a chance to cool down, sharpen their skills and return to play with renewed focus.

As Next Up Hoops continues to grow, these experiences are helping build a foundation of respect, teamwork and shared expectations. Every practice, conversation and game is a chance for our teens to become stronger players, more confident teammates and better connected to one another.