Programs That Power Our Mission
At Hoops and Health Alliance, we believe healthy kids become strong leaders. Our programs are designed to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of youth in our community — on the court, at home, and in life.
We focus on three core pillars: Fitness. Mentorship. Nutrition.
"Fundamentals — like nutrition, fitness, and guidance — are the building blocks for young people to reach their potential, not just in sports, but in life."
— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Nutrition
Eat to Align
Fueling healthy futures through nutrition education and access to better food choices.
Eat to Align offers nutrition education to kids and families in our community.
In addition to providing nutrition education, we partner with healthy food manufacturers and local retailers to provide nutritious products for our Eat to Align Snack Bags, distributed to youth at sporting events throughout the DMV area.
Fitness
Align & Move
Teaching healthy movement, teamwork, and a love for sports through our youth basketball programming — including our Alliance Hoops DMV teams.
We help kids stay active, build skills, and find confidence on the court.
Mentorship
Alliance Ally Program + Align & Lead
Building personal connections that drive growth — on and off the court.
The Alliance Ally Program allows individual and corporate donors to directly sponsor the development of a youth athlete.
The Align & Lead Program brings mentors from all industries — athletes, entrepreneurs, professionals — to share stories of perseverance, leadership, and success with our young participants.