USA Basketball is looking for a communications coordinator #NowHiring Job description and instructions to apply are here: https://lnkd.in/gC9QQZCv #LinkedInSports #SportsJobs #JoinOurTeam
USA Basketball
Spectator Sports
The National Governing Body for basketball in the United States
About us
Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA Basketball is a nonprofit organization and the national governing body for men's and women's basketball in the United States. As the recognized governing body for basketball in the United States by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), USA Basketball is responsible for the selection, training and fielding of USA teams that compete in FIBA sponsored international basketball competitions, as well as for some national competitions, and for the development of youth basketball initiatives that address player development, coach education and safety. Serving since January 2001 as CEO is Jim Tooley, who has been with USA Basketball since 1993. From 2013 through 2016, 2,211 men and women players and 250 coaches participated in USA Basketball, including USA Basketball men’s and women’s five-on-five and 3x3 teams, USA Basketball trials and USA team training camps. USA Basketball men’s and women’s teams between 2013-17 compiled a spectacular 157-4 win-loss record in FIBA and FIBA Americas competitions. Additionally, USA 3x3 teams posted an 89-17 win-loss record in official FIBA and FIBA Americas 3x3 competitions. USA Basketball ranks No. 1 in all five of FIBA's world ranking categories, including combined, men's, women's, boys and girls. The USA Basketball Youth Development division is tasked with the development of youth basketball initiatives that address player development, coach education and safety, while promoting, growing, and elevating the game. USA Basketball is committed to providing youth throughout the country safe, fun and developmentally appropriate environments in which they can enjoy the game. Current USA Basketball youth initiatives include coach licensing and education; organization accreditation; coach academies; regional camps; youth clinics; open court programs; Women in the Game conferences; and the U.S. Open Basketball Championships.
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http://usabasketball.com
External link for USA Basketball
- Industry
- Spectator Sports
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1972
Locations
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Colorado Springs, US
Employees at USA Basketball
Updates
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Happy Friday LinkedIn family! Basketball never stops, and I am happy to announce that our USA Basketball youth and sport development team will be in the Pittsburgh area at Rize Sports, hosting a FREE basketball clinic on Monday, August 19. Details are below 👇🏾 Waiver 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gkzRn-x2 #LinkedInSports #USABFoundation #GrowingTheGame
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So excited about today's men's gold medal game versus France (been up since 6am CEST 😩), AND our USA Basketball Youth x AMC Theatres watch parties! If you're in Charlotte, Miami, Las Vegas, or Seattle, come join the excitement! 🇺🇸 Grab your tickets now at the link below! 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/gkaiGfwt #ParisOlympics2024 #USABFoundation
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Want to watch USA Basketball continue the quest for Gold? Join the USA Basketball Foundation TODAY at your local AMC Theater for our official Watch Parties. For individual or group tickets click the link. And if you’re in Detroit, Atlanta, or Chicago, there will be special giveaways at the theaters highlighted below! GO USA! 🏀🇺🇸 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g9Y7kAv5
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Congratulations to our #TORCH graduating seniors: Ashley Alexander | Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University Allen Donegan | Morehouse College Zaria Gabriel | North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Isabel Glionna | California State University-Dominguez Hills Li Su | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Your USA Basketball family is extremely proud ❤️🤍💙 #USABFoundation #TORCH #graduation #classof2024 #growingthegame *Applications for the next TORCH cohort opens on June 1
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One of my favorite moments working with USA Basketball during the Final Four! This cohort presenting Jennifer Lynne Williams and the USA Basketball Foundation a scholarship on their behalf is what it’s all about and is true testament to Jennifer’s Impact! Pleasure working with the future Women In the Game! #womeninsport #videography #contentcreation
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ᴜsᴀ ʙᴀsᴋᴇᴛʙᴀʟʟ ғᴏᴜɴᴅᴀᴛɪᴏɴ 🅇 ᴠᴀɴ ᴡᴀɢɴᴇʀ Thank you to everyone who joined us in Phoenix for our Men’s Final Four reception—a time was had! See you next year in San Antonio ❤️🤍💙 📸 Jaylin Powell #MFinalFour #Phoenix #partnership #hoops #golf #reception #USABFoundation #GrowingTheGame #recap
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Last Wednesday, the USA Basketball Foundation hosted a kick-off reception at The Vault (Cleveland) for the women’s final four 🏀 The turnout was amazing, and the vibe was immaculate! Thank you to WISE Cleveland, specifically Allison K. and Shanette Buford-Brazzell for helping us celebrate women in sports, and our amazing Foundation! I would also like to thank April Taylor, CEO, The SVE firm, for bringing my vision to life! If you missed this year, make sure that you mark your calendar for Tampa! #womensupportingwomen #WISE #USABFoundation #growingthegame #Wfinalfour #Cleveland #usabasketball 📸 Jaylin Powell
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Join us in congratulating the 12 incredible women who were awarded scholarships to the Women in the Game Conference! These young professionals will be headed to Cleveland this April to network with leaders from across the sports industry, explore mentorship opportunities, and learn how to excel in a sports-related career. 2024 Scholarship Recipients: Montana Norman | University of Maryland | Sophomore Dayna Tirado | Fairfield University | Senior Kiara Magee | Alcorn State University Athletics| Director of Video Relations, Men’s Basketball Hanna Boyd | Georgia Tech | Graduate Student Courtney Keller | University of Mississippi | Graduate Student Kameron Roach | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Athletics| Executive Team Intern Saydatou Cisse | Michigan State University | Junior Candace Martin | Southwestern Athletic Conference | Asst. Director of Championships & Operations Maya Britton | Temple University | Senior Sydney Rencher | Florida A&M University | Senior Grace Heeps | Canisius College | Graduate Student Candy Jimenez-Caballero | Midland University | Instructor, Sports Management See everything the Women in the Game Conference has to offer and help us grow our impact by awarding $25,000 in scholarships to the next cohort of young women! Make a donation today at https://lnkd.in/gqEPM6xn.
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The Women in the Game conference is designed for high school girls, female college students and young professional women interested in pursuing a career in the sports industry. Each year, the USA Basketball Foundation sponsors a select number of women to attend a full day of networking, training, and programming led by female leaders from a variety of sports business fields. Applications are now open through February 18. Click the link below to apply! https://lnkd.in/gUpKUeXw