Learn.
Fundamentals. Decision-making. Defense. Communication. Spacing. Passing. Shooting. Conditioning. Competition.
Teach the game seriously. Play it the right way.
Waypoint Basketball
See More.
Become More.
Developing basketball players. Mentoring young men.
Join the Founding Group
Basketball is where it begins.
Waypoint Basketball is built around a simple belief: basketball can be much more than a game.
Basketball can teach discipline, accountability, resilience, teamwork, respect, composure, and responsibility.
We will compete. We will develop players. We will teach the game seriously and expect our players to play it the right way.
But basketball will never be the entire point. The larger purpose is mentorship.
Grow.
Discipline. Accountability. Respect. Resilience. Brotherhood.
Talent does not exempt anyone from standards. Winning does not excuse poor behavior.
See.
Travel. Museums. Cities. Businesses. Careers. Speakers. Sporting events. New experiences.
Waypoint travel should be more than hotel → gym → tournament → home.
The Waypoint Standard
What we stand for
01
Discipline
Doing what needs to be done even when nobody wants to do it.
02
Accountability
Owning mistakes instead of making excuses.
03
Respect
For yourself, teammates, family, coaches, opponents, officials, and the people you encounter.
04
Curiosity
Understanding that there is an enormous world outside basketball worth exploring.
05
Resilience
Learning that setbacks do not have to define the rest of your story.
06
Brotherhood
Understanding that being a good teammate extends beyond passing the basketball.
07
Perspective
Learning to see situations, people, opportunities, and eventually the world from more than one point of view.
We're building the founding team.
Waypoint Basketball is currently being organized in the Westchester, Maywood, Bellwood, Broadview area.
We're looking to meet families who believe competitive basketball and meaningful mentorship belong together.
We are interested in hearing from:
- Prospective players and families
- Coaches
- Mentors
- Volunteers
- Community partners
- Supporters
- Adults interested in helping build the organization