Your Child's Development, On and Off the Court
A 12-week program that grows basketball, school, leadership, and life skills—one season at a time.
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Pathways
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Tracks
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Weeks per Season
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Steps to Start
From First Hello to First Season
A simple, supported process—so you always know what happens next.
Interest & Intake
Athlete and parent share goals, strengths, needs, and current support.
Initial Observation
Staff observe the athlete across the first 2-3 sessions.
Staff Assessment
We evaluate athletic, academic, accountability, and leadership needs.
Track Placement
The athlete is placed in the appropriate pathway and support track.
Development Cycle
Athletes train, learn, and grow through structured program support.
Progress Review
We review growth and adjust the athlete’s track or support as needed.
Built for Your Child's Stage
Your child joins a pathway for their grade, then grows through three tracks—one season at a time.
Middle School Pathway
Foundation Track
Core skills, habits, and structure.
Development Track
Skill progression and accountability.
Readiness Track
Prep for the high school transition.
High School Pathway
Foundation Track
Strengthen fundamentals and habits.
Development Track
Competitive and academic growth.
Readiness Track
College, career, and life prep.
We look at the whole child—not just basketball. Skills, school, and character all help decide where they begin.
A 12-Week Season of Growth
Every 12 weeks we review your child with you and they move forward. Growth is measured—never random.
Assess & Build
We learn where your child is and build core skills and habits.
Develop
Training, mentorship, and accountability accelerate their growth.
Apply & Review
They apply it in game settings, then we review progress with you.
What a Week Looks Like
A balanced rhythm of training, academics, and community—so your child grows on and off the court.
Basketball Development (Group Session)
Basketball Development (Group Session)
Academic Monitoring / Tutoring or Life Skills Training
Makeup / Community Service
Progress updates and family communication happen throughout the week—not on a single day.
How Scholarships Work
Cost shouldn’t keep a motivated child out. Here’s how families get help with cost.
Tell Us About Need
Mark scholarship interest on your application. It’s confidential and never affects placement.
We Review with Funding
We match requests with available funding—partial and full awards are possible.
You’re Notified First
Families learn about awards before the season begins, so you can plan ahead.
Renewed Each Season
Awards apply to the current season and are reviewed as funding and participation continue.
Scholarships depend on available funding and aren’t guaranteed. Awards are decided through a confidential review.
Why Families Choose 4 A Reason
Real development, real accountability, real people behind every child.
"Add a parent testimonial here—how their child grew on the court, in school, and in confidence."
Parent Name
Parent of athlete · Season 2
Athlete Name
Add a short story of an athlete's growth through the program—on the court, in the classroom, and at home.
Partners, Schools & Community Support
Measuring What Matters
Real, verified outcomes—not promises. We publish results only once each season is reviewed.
Ready to Begin?
Tell us about your student-athlete. We'll follow up to schedule a family conversation—and walk through scholarship options if needed.
There's no cost to apply and no commitment to enroll. Scholarship requests are reviewed confidentially and never shared.
Start Your Application
Share a few details and we'll reach out with next steps.
Board & Leadership
The board responsible for the mission, governance, and stewardship of 4 A Reason Foundation.
Metise Moore
President
Danny Lirtzman
Vice President
Makita Cotto
Secretary / Director of Student-Athlete Growth
Ariel Dawson
Treasurer
Mike Perez
Director of Community & Partnership Outreach
Mike Deatly
Director of Facilities Growth & Strategy
Support the Mission
Many ways to contribute to the development of complete student-athletes.
Volunteer, Tutor, or Mentor Interest
Share your information and we'll connect you with the right opportunity.
A Dedicated Development Facility
A facility that functions like a mini university for the complete athlete.
Basketball Courts
Classrooms
Tutoring Spaces
Film Rooms
Mentoring Spaces
Wellness Resources
Leadership Programming
College & Career Prep
This is a long-term vision, not an existing facility. We are building toward this future step by step.
Give With Intention
Your gift helps student-athletes access coaching, academics, mentorship, and life skills—regardless of what they can afford.
Scholarships
Academic Support
Mentorship
Life Skills Programming
Athlete Access & Development
Suggested Giving
$50
Funds academic support materials.
$100
Sponsors a mentorship match.
$250
Supports life skills programming.
$500
Funds a partial scholarship.
$1,000+
Sponsors a full season of development.
4 A Reason Foundation is a nonprofit. Donations support charitable student-athlete development—not private 4AR Development LLC training services.