Our Mission

The Strong Center for Excellence is a non profit organization that provides team, group, and individual skills training and league play for basketball and football.  We serve youth from ages 6-18 whose playing ability ranges from beginner, to those preparing for college recruitment.  Our trainers are former professional and college athletes who share the belief that hard work, discipline, and a positive attitude are essential in helping people accomplish their goals.

At The Strong Center, we seek to empower youth on and off the court and field to maximize their potential by developing and enhancing their athletic ability.  The Strong Center also strives to be a partner in the local community by providing tutoring assistance, college and FAFSA application assistance, drop-out prevention, parent intervention strategies for behavioral issues, resume writing, and interviewing skills.  The Strong Center is a full service organization grounded in service to the community and focused on training our young people to be successful and productive citizens, imparting the values of hard work, self-discipline, and being of service to others.

Our Vision

The Strong Center believes in empowering young people to maximize their talents through athletics and education. Today's youth face many challenges in life, and The Strong Center strives to illuminate a pathway to success for those young people. Through years of demonstrated leadership and a commitment to the community, we at The Strong Center aim to be a catalyst for change and a positive force in the lives of our youth, guiding our young people to improve their athletic ability, to demand academic excellence, and, ultimately, to become better citizens of the communities in which they live.  We believe that imparting a strong emphasis on academic excellence, and providing exemplary services to youth and their families, kids can have the confidence and character necessary to live a successful life.