About College Bound Athletes, Inc.

College bound athletes, inc

Our Story

Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders, One Basket at a Time

College Bound Athletes is a leading basketball development leadership program committed to the advancement of student-athletes toward higher education. By engaging in elite, nationwide basketball competitions at the post-high school graduate level, we equip our participants to excel both on the court and in the classroom. Our holistic approach encompasses college readiness, leadership development, and community engagement, aiming to maximize both athletic and academic potential at distinguished collegiate institutions.

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Eric Newsome

Founder & Head Coach

Building Scholars, Leaders, and Civic Stewards

Defining Our Impact

By nurturing scholars, shaping leaders, and inspiring civic stewards, we empower our athletes to drive enduring change, enriching both their lives and the broader community.

Positive Student Achievement & Success Results

On-court success is built on skills developed through practice and honed by facing high-pressure scenarios, such as problem-solving under pressure. Through workshops, mentorship, and coaching, we adapt these skills to equip student athletes for the academic rigor and various challenges they will confront in college.

Enhanced Community Engagement Outcomes

College Bound Athletes are not just participants but contributors to society. Through a thoughtful selection of community service projects, ranging from home improvements to working at Food Banks, we provide avenues for impactful civic involvement. Our program aims to broaden student's societal perspectives while making a tangible difference in the communities they serve.

Improved Leadership Skills

Leadership is a sport where everyone can win. Through mentorship programs and leadership workshops, we cultivate essential attributes like effective communication and teamwork. By doing so, we don't just prepare our athletes for success on and off the court; we shape them into changemakers equipped to positively impact society.

College & Career Readiness Preparedness

Our athletes aim for more than the hoop; they aim for a brighter future. Through college recruitment fairs, attending collegiate sporting events, workshops, and mentorship, we offer multi-faceted exposure that optimizes their potential for scholarships, college admissions, and diverse career paths.

Positive Student Achievement & Success Results

On-court success is built on skills developed through practice and honed by facing high-pressure scenarios, such as problem-solving under pressure. Through workshops, mentorship, and coaching, we adapt these skills to equip student athletes for the academic rigor and various challenges they will confront in college.

Improved Leadership Skills

Leadership is a sport where everyone can win. Through mentorship programs and leadership workshops, we cultivate essential attributes like effective communication and teamwork. By doing so, we don't just prepare our athletes for success on and off the court; we shape them into changemakers equipped to positively impact society.

Enhanced Community Engagement Outcomes

College Bound Athletes are not just participants but contributors to society. Through a thoughtful selection of community service projects, ranging from home improvements to working at Food Banks, we provide avenues for impactful civic involvement. Our program aims to broaden student's societal perspectives while making a tangible difference in the communities they serve.

College & Career Readiness Preparedness

Our athletes aim for more than the hoop; they aim for a brighter future. Through college recruitment fairs, attending collegiate sporting events, workshops, and mentorship, we offer multi-faceted exposure that optimizes their potential for scholarships, college admissions, and diverse career paths.
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