New Youth Basketball Training Facility Coming to Brooklyn This Fall
Young basketball enthusiasts have something new to look forward to this fall with the news that BSE Global, the parent company of the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty, will open a multi-court youth basketball training facility opposite Barclays Center. Operated by BSE Global’s flagship youth basketball program, Brooklyn Basketball, the almost 19,000 sq. ft. Brooklyn Basketball Training Center will allow the program to better support young players and unlock their full potential on and off the court. The program ignites passion, builds skills, and empowers young athletes, making the game more accessible than ever.
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“We are excited to further enhance the area surrounding Barclays Center with our Brooklyn Basketball Training Center available to all, right in the heart of Brooklyn, as we continue to help grow the sport across the borough,” said Marissa Shorenstein, Chief External Affairs Officer, BSE Global. “This initiative is about more than just basketball—it’s about creating a safe, inclusive space where young people can learn, grow, and connect – and by continuing to invest in our community programming, we’re building a stronger foundation for the future of the game and the neighborhoods we call home.”
Brooklyn Basketball has been working with the New York City Department of Education for the past several years to bring a first-of-its-kind program offering free in-school basketball clinics for elementary and middle school students in Brooklyn. Reaching over 200 schools annually, children are given the opportunity to grow athletic and leadership skills while acquiring a love for the sport. In addition, Brooklyn Basketball provides community clinics across the borough in conjunction with partner community organizations, affecting approximately 40,000 kids each year.
Expanding on Existing Programs Enhances the Experience for Kids
The new facility goes well with Brooklyn Basketball’s existing community programming by offering after-school and weekend training, camps, daily clinics, advanced training, and all-girls programs, and other activities. The Training Center will also serve as a place to do homework and care for other needs before and after training. There will be a parents’ area as well. Kids will also take advantage of the two full courts, a “shooting lab” half court, auxiliary baskets, cutting-edge technology, and expert coaching to further enhance their skills. The center will also be home to Brooklyn Basketball’s newest after-school program that will launch for the upcoming school year, featuring age and skills programs for ages 6-14 on weekdays, with Wednesdays devoted to all-girls training.
“I have personally witnessed the way the game of basketball enriches the lives of young people all over the world, and the opportunity to open a state-of-the-art Brooklyn Basketball training center, right across the street from Barclays Center, is an exciting one for our community,” said Jordi Fernández, Head Coach of the Brooklyn Nets.
The Brooklyn Basketball Training Center will be an asset to the area, encouraging the community’s youth to set their aim high and keep their eyes on the ball.
“The Brooklyn Basketball Training Center is a game-changer, not just for basketball, but for the entire Brooklyn community,” said Sandy Brondello, Head Coach of the New York Liberty. “It’s about giving the next generation a space to learn the fundamentals, be inspired, and create a sense of community that basketball so brilliantly provides. We aim to build the future of the game and empower our community, especially young girls, to dream big. Who knows? Some of them might be playing across the street at Barclays Center for the New York Liberty one day.”
Registration for fall programming is open now at brooklyn-basketball.com.
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