From Basketball Drills to Life Skills: How One Coach Is Changing His Community
Videos February 11, 2026
Youth basketball coach Jareem Gunter is proving that the game can change lives when it’s about more than the scoreboard. Through California’s only free AAU program, Jareem is mentoring young boys with life skills, accountability, and confidence both on and off the court. From Manhood Mondays to teaching etiquette, leadership, and self-worth, he’s building future leaders — not just athletes. As he says, the kids think he’s giving to them… but they’re giving him everything right back. 💜
