Girls Basketball
Teams, training, and player pathways from youth level to elite competition.
Youth · Family · Community
Building A Stronger Detroit
One Champion At A Time. One Mission. One Team. One Detroit.
Detroit Sports Zone empowers youth and families through education, athletics, leadership, wellness, and community engagement — from the court and the field to the classroom and beyond.
Detroit To Miami HBCU Student Experience
New · February 20–26, 2027
An unforgettable week of college exposure, career development, culture, and leadership in Miami — including an HBCU campus experience at Florida Memorial University. Limited spots available.
Empowering Youth. Strengthening Families.
“To empower youth and families through education, athletics, leadership, wellness, and community engagement — building stronger individuals and a stronger Detroit.”
Every program we run — from girls basketball and football operations to night school, financial literacy, culinary arts, and mental health — is built on the same six values: Leadership, Education, Wellness, Community, Excellence and Integrity.
What We Do
Programs That Change The Game
Fourteen-plus programs serving young people and families across Detroit — on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. See all 14+ programs →
Football Operations
Full football programming with coaching, player development, and team success.
Overtime Education
Night school with tutoring, credit recovery, and academic enrichment.
Financial Literacy
Budgeting, saving, investing, credit, college planning, FAFSA & scholarships.
Mental Health
Wellness workshops on stress management, resilience, and healthy coping skills.
Culinary Arts
Hands-on training and workshops promoting healthy eating and life skills.
The Detroit High School Hall of Fame
Detroit Sports Zone presents the Detroit High School Hall of Fame — a museum housed at Bert's in Eastern Market honoring the legends who got their start in Detroit's high schools: Jerome Bettis, George Gervin, Willie Horton, Tommy Hearns, Spencer Haywood, Jalen Rose, and dozens more. Explore the museum →
Holiday Celebration Kickoff
Save The Date · Black Friday
A black-tie evening at Bert's Entertainment Complex kicking off the 12-Hour Toy Drive — one night, one mission, countless smiles. Live entertainment, dinner, auctions, networking & purpose.
Friday, Nov 27, 2026 · 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Bert's, 2727 Russell St, Detroit · Black Tie
Be Part Of Something Bigger.
Volunteer, sponsor a program, or make a donation — every bit builds a stronger Detroit.