A Team on a Mission
We are a mental health and wellbeing service that exists to empower young people to become happy, healthy and community-transformers!
There are thousands of young people who can be magnetised by Basketball then led to greater wellbeing and to have a powerful impact on their own community.
Our Team and MissionWe empower young people (aged 10-25) through our programmes to:
- BALL | Enabling engagement, progression and enjoyment in the Sport of Basketball.
- BE | Educating about mental and emotional well-being, exploring the value of character and identity, as a foundation for impacting current and future life circumstances.
- BETTER | Facilitating practical experiences with local charities and community organisations, to discover how to make the world better.
WE ARE GUARDIAN BALLERS
We are now taking on Referrals, providing Targeted Intervention and Mentoring Sessions!
Based at our new venue near Coventry City Centre! We can also travel to relevant locations upon request. Click below to make your referral:
REFER or book Alternative Provision
Power | Our Impact
1607
Young People and Adults, aged 8-25, attended a 4+ week or 4+ hour GB journey (average over three years)
85%
Reported that our GB journey positively impacted their wellbeing and physical activity levels (average over three years)
62%
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds (average over three years)
34%+
Receiving support through Free School Meals, Additional Needs Provision and H.A.F. eligible (average over three years)
53%
Girls and Young Women are a valued proportion of the Guardian Ballers Community (average over three years)
"I have been going to guardian ballers since Year 9 and now that I'm older I want to help the young kids to find a community that loves and supports them and can take care of them like how you guys did too me”
Young Person, male, aged 16 , June 2025
Participated to HAF and a Community Hub
Upcoming Events | Book Now
HER WORLD, HER RULES 3×3 Girls Basketball
Only Girls 11-18 years old
Saturday 31st January | 4:30-7pm
FREE (Supported by Basketball England)
Sidney stringer academy, Coventry CV1 5LY
Join us for an exciting Girls-Only 3x3 Basketball Event in Coventry!⛹️♀️ This beginner-friendly session is all about having fun and building confidence in a supportive environment. 🤜🏻🤛🏾 Bring your friends, play some great basketball, and compete for the chance to win exciting prizes! You can sign up individually and we'll get you in a team or sign up with your team if you already have one!🏀
Gym Bros. YBM Project
Afro-Caribbean and Mixed Heritage Men ages 16-25
November, 27 2025, Thursdays and Fridays from 5–9 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 AM–8 PM
FREE
Coventry, David Lloyds Club
4 week programme: Gym Workout and EmbRACE Wellbeing Conversation on 1:1 or 1:2 Mentoring to Participant ratio. Submit 'Referral' form to register or Email hello@guardianballers.org to find out more.
Workplace Wellbeing Training and Coaching with Kieran Joseph
Workplace Employees
Book a chat with us to find out more
Bethel Church, Spon End, Coventry, UK, CV1 3HB - OR - your location!