GREAT GAIN
ATHLETICS
ASSOCIATION
A sports mentoring organization.
___”The greater the dedication. The greater the sacrifice. The greater the gain.”
OUR MISSION
Great Gain Athletics Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit sports mentoring organization serving the Los Angeles area and surrounding communities. We seek to improve the lives and well being of youth and young adults through our sports mentoring programs, activities and events. Our purpose is to provide access to opportunities, resources and guidance for underrepresented young people who may have experienced socioeconomic disadvantages. Our vision is to cultivate a mentoring community through one of a kind experiences that give young people the best chances to succeed as athletes on the court and beyond the game.
OUR IMPACT
How our commitment to mentoring impacts young people.
We fulfill our purpose by offering programs that engage young people through sports development, community building, and educational enrichment. Our approach centers on connecting with youth at their level. We provide experiences and activities that unlock their full potential, paired with structured guidance and support to help them achieve their goals. Through these efforts, we create opportunities to change lives and elevate youth, one assist at a time.
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ATHLETIC ADVANCEMENT
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MENTORSHIP ENRICHMENT
300
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
THE MENTORING EFFECT
More than 70% of the young people we serve have been faced with socioeconomic disadvantages. To date, we hosted free clinics, provided mentorship and in-kind support to over 150 youth, young adults and families in Los Angeles & surrounding cities. In 2018, 50% of the young people we mentored in our Pro Club Experience program reached their goal of playing professional basketball internationally.
YOUNG ADULTS FACING AN OPPORTUNITY GAP WHO HAVE A MENTOR ARE
AT-RISK YOUNG ADULTS WITH MENTORS ARE
REACH BACK. GUIDE FORWARD.
One in three young people reach adulthood without a mentor. Help us change that.
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(The program) teaches the business side of basketball. I have a greater understanding of what kind of approach I need as I transition to be a pro.
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This is my first experience ever being a part of something like this. To even be a part of something like this is humbling.
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It’s organic. It’s something real and it makes me feel more confident about my career. I want (Coach) Mike to be my Agent!!!
NEWS & EVENTS
The 1st Annual Holiday Ball transformed Da Vinci Schools into a vibrant celebration of basketball, community, and charitable giving....
1st Annual Holiday BallA basketball charity event hosted by Great Gain Athletics Association Inc. The 1st Annual Holiday Ball...
For the second year in a row GGA teams up with The Graff Lab to feed the homeless. Led...
“What a pleasure it was to be asked to interview with community media magazine, Voyage LA! We are so...
Pro Club Athletes Volunteer At Pisces Basketball Academy as part of their pro-club experience community service commitment. The Pro...
EPISODE 1: Meet The Hosts Of The Players’ Forum In this episode we are giving you a little backstory...
EPISODE 2: Coach Mike’s Memoir – The Day I Met Kobe “Bean” Bryant In this episode, we share a...
EPISODE 3: Expectation VS Reality Overseas Basketball – W/ Special Guest Pro Basketball Player, Nick Evans In this...
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