The Rise 8 Basketball Academy scored a few additional points at Carson Middle School when youth teams gathered for a community service project to clean the outdoor courts and common areas. The initiative was a way for the club to thank the school and administrators for allowing them to use its gym facilities for practice sessions and tournaments.
The project not only aimed to improve the physical condition of the school's facilities but also served as an opportunity for the players to develop a deeper sense of community responsibility and pride. Players, coaches and supporters who gathered Monday, May 20, armed with brooms and shovels, shared a commitment to giving back. The coaches and athletes spent the evening sweeping the outdoor basketball courts, removing debris and weeds and ensuring the common areas were free of trash, dirt and other hazards.
"We are incredibly thankful to Carson Middle School for providing us with a place to practice and improve our skills," said Tyler Golden, Carson High’s Varsity Basketball Coach and co-founder and executive director of Rise 8 Basketball Academy. "This community service project is just a small token of our appreciation. We hope that by rolling up our sleeves and putting in extra work, our players are building character and contributing to a positive environment for the students and the community."
The Rise 8 Basketball Academy is committed to fostering a sense of community both on and off the court, Golden continued. This service project is just one of many initiatives planned by the club to support and engage with local organizations and schools.
“Our vision is to use the game of basketball to develop the character, resilience, competitive spirit and teamwork necessary for our alumni to become leaders in responding to adversity both on the court and in their community,” Golden said.
The name Rise 8 pays homage to Golden’s late father-in-law who immigrated from Japan and cities an old Japanese Proverb: “Fall Down Seven Times, Stand Up Eight."
About Rise 8 Basketball Academy:
Rise 8 Basketball Academy is a non-profit youth basketball organization located in Carson City, Nevada. Rise 8 provides a competitive travel program, skills clinics and summer camps. All Rise 8 coaches have extensive experience both as players and coaches and are dedicated to developing young athletes' basketball skills and promoting teamwork, discipline and community involvement. Through rigorous training, competitive play and community service, Rise 8 Basketball Academy strives to inspire its members to excel both on and off the court.