People playing basketball in an indoor gym, with spectators seated in red bleachers in the background.

Basketball

Group of five young women and one young man standing together inside a basketball gymnasium, wearing sports jerseys and medals, smiling at the camera.

Teams play in an 8-week league and participate in a clinic with College of the Ozarks men’s basketball players and coaches. At the end of the season, teams from all areas compete in a Regional Tournament.

Movement, teamwork, and confidence on the court

A group of young men in basketball uniforms standing on an indoor basketball court. There are spectators sitting in red bleachers in the background. The gym has basketball posters on the walls and a wooden floor.
Group of people gathered in a gymnasium, some wearing numbered sports jerseys, raising their hands, possibly during a team activity or celebration. A basketball hoop and backboard are visible on the wall behind them.

What to Expect

Champion Athletes offers programs that focus on strength, balance, conditioning, social skills, and vocational skills—helping athletes succeed not just in sports, but as individuals. Our programs foster a sense of accomplishment by encouraging participants to take risks in a positive, supportive atmosphere.

The experiences gained through Champion Athletes help each athlete progress toward greater independence and everyday living. In daily life, all of us must adapt to change, interruptions, and unexpected challenges. Champion Athletes teaches each athlete to be flexible and cope with the stress that change can bring. Athletes learn to work with different authority figures, build on one another's successes, and demonstrate good sportsmanship. Our individuals benefit greatly from these programs across many areas of their lives—physically, socially, at home, at school, and at work.

To participate in a Champion Athletes program, athletes must be registered and have a current physical and athlete release on file with our office. Forms can be found below. Equipment is provided at all programs. Athletes should wear tennis shoes and sport-appropriate clothing.

Don’t forget to download your athlete’s forms, fill them out and return them to us ASAP!