about long island h.e.a.t.

Mission-driven basketball. Built for youth development.

Long Island H.E.A.T. Basketball Association exists to empower today's youth through confidence, commitment, integrity, and a code of ethics that builds strong athletes and strong character.

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our mission

The mission of the Long Island H.E.A.T. Basketball Association is to empower today's youth by developing confidence, fostering a sense of commitment and developing integrity, so they can live a productive and successful tomorrow.

The program will provide Rigor, Relationship and Relevance through the art of sports. Our goal is to teach young athletes respect for themselves, their peers and the community by instilling a code of ethics built on honesty, responsibility and team work.

the h.e.a.t. approach

rigor

Structured training that builds discipline, skill development, and mental toughness that translates to game-time performance.

relationship

Coaches and mentors who pour into athletes–building confidence, accountability, and a strong sense of commitment.

relevance

Lessons that extend beyond basketball–helping young people thrive at school, at home, and in the community.

who we are

We would like to welcome you to the program that keeps on giving. We are a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that has a well-established set of values for developing and educating amateur student athletes.

Our hope is for our youth to excel on and off the court. We believe that every child has a chance to excel far beyond their personal expectations; we teach them how to be GREAT!

program that keeps on giving

Your support helps us provide athletes with coaching, mentorship, academic tutoring, and community-based development.

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Every gift helps keep the mission moving forward.

more than basketball

We support the whole athlete–helping young people grow through training, mentorship, academics, and community support.

Our goal is to develop young athletes who carry themselves with honesty, responsibility, and team work–on the court and in life.

what we provide

A well-rounded program built to help athletes excel on and off the court.

Top-quality academic tutoring

Mentorship and leadership development

Social and community support

Training from experienced teachers, mentors, and coaches

Character-building through ethics, responsibility, and teamwork

our motto

"help educate adolescents through transition" (heat)

Support the mission. Help us continue to develop confident, committed, and integrity-driven youth.