I'm Daniel Bredell, known as Coach Dan. Here is a little info on why we are starting a GoFundMe.

The United Warriors Youth Basketball Club – A Story of Heart, Sacrifice, and Hope

The United Warriors Youth Basketball Club is more than just a basketball team — it’s a safe place, a support system, and a second family for kids who need it most.

Now in our second year, United Warriors was created to give youth from struggling and hard backgrounds an opportunity to grow, learn discipline, and believe in themselves through the game of basketball. Many of our players come from situations where resources are limited, stability is uncertain, and positive outlets are hard to find. For them, this team represents structure, encouragement, and hope.

Our coaching staff — Daniel, Leon, Mike, and Nu — are deeply committed mentors who give their time, energy, and heart to these young athletes. They do far more than teach basketball skills. They teach accountability, teamwork, respect, and perseverance. They show these kids what it means to show up, work hard, and never give up.

Keeping this program alive has required real sacrifice. To ensure the team could continue, $26,000 has been paid out-of-pocket to cover essential costs including:

Gym rentals

League and referee fees

Travel expenses

Food for players

Uniforms and basketball gear

Every dollar was spent to make sure these kids didn’t lose their chance to play, compete, and grow — even when funding wasn’t available.

Today, the United Warriors Youth Basketball Club is actively raising funds to help move the team forward. Community support will allow us to ease the financial burden, expand opportunities for our players, and continue providing a positive, structured environment where these young athletes can thrive both on and off the court.

With the right support, we can keep these kids focused, inspired, and united — turning obstacles into opportunities and challenges into victories.

This is bigger than basketball.

This is about building futures.