Beyond the Play. Beyond the Game.
Transforming Athletic Passion into Life Success:
Every Athlete, Every Life, Every Success
Sports are about more than just trophies. They’re about growth, character, and resilience. At Ball to Life, our mission is to connect Ball and Life. Get kids playing and help them develop the leadership and mindset skills that will carry them far beyond the court or field.
Player Development is the Foundation — to Succeed in the Game and in Life
Building More Than Athletes
Sports teach kids how to lead, stay positive under pressure, and bounce back when things don’t go their way. Player Development is about connecting athletic development to mental and personal development — so every athlete can be their very best in school, in relationships, in their careers, and in their communities.
Beyond the Play – leadership and mindset camp
More than a sports clinic, it’s an experience that challenges athletes to lead, persevere, and grow. Through team challenges, mindset activities, and hands-on leadership opportunities, kids learn that the same qualities that make them strong athletes also make them strong people.
Beyond the Play – Player Spotlight
Discover athletes who are making an impact on and off the field. We highlight their stories, leadership, and growth — beyond the game.
Athletic Training
Component of Athletic Development:
Our Training Resources currently focus on Basketball, Football and Speed/Coordination
Coaches and Parents
Tips, drills and practice plans for football and basketball coaches! Plus our motivational blog for parents, coaches and athletes.
Keeping the focus of sports on the athlete, building stronger people first and athletes second. Connecting Ball and Life.
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Growing shop with Ball to Life gear and training aids. A portions of all proceeds go toward supporting youth and youth sports.
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Beyond the Play – Player Spotlight
from Ball to Life
“Somewhere behind the athlete you’ve become and the hours of practice and the coaches who have pushed you is a little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back… play for her.“
–Mia Hamm
- How to Set Goals that Actually Lead to Results
- Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers: Leading the Future of Women’s Basketball
- When Winning Becomes the Goal, Growth and Success Suffer
- 5 Lessons Coaching Young Athletes Taught Me About Character and Growth
- How Emphasizing Leadership Development in Athletes Propels Life Success