Committed Sports: Basketball

Built on the Court is a structured basketball-based leadership and behavior support program designed for elementary students. The program uses skill development, movement, mentorship, and intentional Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) integration to build focus, accountability, self-control, and positive decision-making.

Each 90-minute session integrates:

● Structured basketball skills instruction

● A clearly defined weekly leadership theme

● Direct Social-Emotional Learning instruction

● Guided reflection and accountability practices

SEL Component: The program intentionally develops the five core competencies of Social-Emotional Learning:

● Self-Awareness – recognizing emotions, strengths, and growth areas

● Self-Management – controlling impulses, managing frustration, and responding appropriately

under pressure

● Social Awareness – empathy, respect, and understanding others

● Relationship Skills – communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution

● Responsible Decision-Making – making positive choices on and off the court

Students participate in age-appropriate discussion prompts and short guided reflections that connect court behavior to classroom expectations and real-life decision-making. This is not recreational play. It is a structured leadership and behavior-support model delivered through basketball.

Withdrawals/Refunds:

“If you are unable to attend the course session, we are happy to refund tuition, less a 5% processing fee, when you cancel your course session a week before the course starts. The deadline to request a refund is 5:00 pm on the Tuesday prior to the course week. “

-Community Education Handbook

To request a refund, please fill out the withdrawal form below.

Withdraw Form - Please select "Youth and Teen Enrichment"

For more information, email us at commed@neisd.net or call 210-407-0138