The Base

Athletic instruction, leagues, and tournaments:the Base leverages The power of youth sports to engage young people in a culture of hard work and success. Focusing on individual responsibility and excellence combined with teamwork and shared accountability, our staff and coaches use The lessons and values of team sports to provide young people a blueprint for personal growth. We provide urban student-athletes access to exceptional year-round athletic training, conditioning and competition in Baseball, basketball, and softball. Our teams compete at high levels, and have achieved tremendous success in regional and national tournaments.

Health & wellness and other programming:in 2020, The Base partnered with The harvard pilgrim health care foundation to help ensure access to healthy foods in our local community. As a result, throughout The covid-19 pandemic, we have been able to provide access to fresh fruits and vegetables, full bags of assorted groceries, packed lunches and local market gift cards to our student athletes, their families, and The greater roxbury community. We have worked with locally based, minority-owned vendors as well, in our efforts to create systematic change and ripple effects through our initiatives. In 2022, The Base health & wellness initiative expanded exponentially, building on our healthy foods project to create a unique "urban health and wellness center." Our goal is to support The social, emotional, and behavioral health of The entire community through access to high-quality health care, wellness programs, and innovative technology.

Academics & career:through The Base college access program, all Base student-athletes are provided personalized college application & enrollment support during their junior and senior years. This includes small-group and one-on-one counseling sessions to identify target schools, prepare for sats, and work on application checklists and personal statement essays, while also pursuing scholarships and financial aid. We arrange campus tours and attend college fairs throughout new england, and every winter we travel to The south and mid-atlantic to visit several historically black colleges & universities (hbcu's). As letters of acceptance arrive, our college advisor works with students and their families to ensure they understand their financial aid offers and consider all factors as they make their decisions. The Base works with businesses of all kinds to introduce our student-athletes to The many industries and professions that make up The economic engine in greater boston. Through internships, career days, interactive workshops, worksite tours, and more, we ensure our student-athletes get to see and experience The kinds of professional opportunities that will be available to them as them continue their education and prepare for The future.