4th Annual
Barriers Skills Academy
DMV • 2026
Breaking Barriers. Building the Next Generation.
75+
YOUTH PARTICIPANTS
4TH
ANNUAL ACADEMY
DMV
COMMUNITY IMPACT
THE 2026 EXPERIENCE
75+ Young Athletes.
One Unforgettable Day.
The 4th Annual Barriers Skills Academy came to the DMV for an incredible day of basketball, mentorship, community, and giving back. More than 75 young athletes came together to develop their skills, compete, build confidence, and learn from coaches and mentors committed to the next generation
MORE THAN BASKETBALL
Impact on & Off the Court
Barriers Skills Academy is about using sports as a platform to help young people grow, dream bigger, and see what is possible.
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Skills & Development
Drills, instruction, competition and player development.
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Mentorship
Coaches and mentors pouring into the next generation.
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Bookbag Giveaway
Helping youth start the school year prepared.
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School Supplies
Resources provided through generous community support.
2026 HIGHLIGHTS
Moments That Made It Special
Preparing Kids Beyond the Court
Through the support of our sponsors and community partners, participants received bookbags, school supplies, giveaways, and other resources to help them prepare for the upcoming school year.
COMMUNITY MAKES IT POSSIBLE
Thank You to Our Sponsors & Partners
Your support helped us provide basketball instruction, mentorship, bookbags, school supplies, giveaways, and an unforgettable experience for our young people.
