Seaside Training & Friends Basketball Fund

Support Our Grassroots Basketball Training Group

Basketball is more than just a game — it teaches teamwork, discipline, resilience, and how to compete the right way. Through the Seaside Training & Friends grassroots program, we’re helping these kids grow as players and as people, building confidence, character, and a love for the game that lasts beyond the court. One of our biggest challenges is that we don’t have a home gym or outdoor court, so we often rely on crowded parks and limited space. When we can secure gym time, it makes a huge difference — but it comes at a cost.

I’m Coach Luke Thorpe, and along with Coach Brian Shrout and Ron Gutcher, we’re committed to creating more opportunities for these players. Funds raised will go toward gym time, scrimmages, team events, and equipment like a rack of basketballs for drills, as well as team gear to build pride and identity. The more we can raise, the more we can give these kids — better training, more games, and a stronger team culture. Every dollar goes directly to supporting the players and making this a fun, meaningful experience for them.