Bull City BEST

10/11/2026

Essentials for Durham:
100 Bags. 100 Neighbors. One Community.

Help Bull City B.E.S.T. bring warmth, dignity and hope to our unhoused neighbors in Durham.

Just $6 provides a blanket, hat, gloves and scarf, or $12 provides an entire Essentials Gift Bag filled with winter gear, hygiene items, water and snacks.

Our goal is to prepare and distribute 100 bags!

Donations due: 10/16
Bags packed: 10/23 | Distributed: 10/31

Cash App: $WeAreBullCityBEST
Venmo:
Direct donations: www.bullcitybest.org

A small donation can make a BIG difference. Help us reach 100!

10/05/2026

MORE THAN BASKETBALL starts here.

The Bull City B.E.S.T. Sunday Academy is designed to develop the complete student-athlete — physically, mentally, and beyond the game.

Each Sunday, student-athletes will focus on strength & conditioning, mental toughness, nutrition, recovery techniques, understanding their personal brand, and live play.

Remaining Academy Dates:
10/11 | 10/18 | 10/25 | 11/1 | 11/8
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Registration: $100
Only 25 spots available

This is more than another workout. We’re helping student-athletes become stronger competitors, smarter decision-makers, and more confident young people.

DON’T WAIT — LOCK IN YOUR SPOT TODAY!

Register for the Bull City B.E.S.T. Sunday Academy⁠

Better Athletes. Brighter People. Stronger Together.

09/21/2026

MORE THAN BASKETBALL.

The game requires more than skill. Bull City B.E.S.T.’s Sunday Academy is designed to help student-athletes develop the habits, knowledge, confidence, and discipline they need on and off the court.

Athletes will experience:

Strength & Conditioning
Mental Toughness Coaching
Nutrition Coaching
Recovery Techniques
Understanding Your Personal Brand
Live Play

Academy Dates:
9/27 | 10/11 | 10/18 | 10/25 | 11/1 | 11/8

Time: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Registration: $100
Only 25 spots available

This isn’t just another basketball workout. We’re developing stronger, smarter, more prepared student-athletes.

Space is limited, and once the 25 spots are filled, registration closes.

REGISTER TODAY:
https://www.jotform.com/262375429588169

More Than Basketball. Building the complete athlete.

09/08/2026

BULL CITY B.E.S.T. FAMILIES — WE NEED YOU!

Our Youth Action League (YAL) is entering its 3rd year, and we’re ready to make an even bigger impact for Durham’s youth!

YAL is a FREE sports league for DPS students in grades 3–5. We’ve offered basketball and flag football, and this year we hope to expand to soccer and possibly track & field.

To make it happen, we need our community!

VOLUNTEER — Coaches, mentors, game-day and event support.

DONATE — Help provide equipment, uniforms, program supplies and other resources needed to keep YAL free.

SPONSOR — Businesses, organizations and community partners can help us reach even more Durham students.

Bull City B.E.S.T. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Whether you can give your time, resources, connections or financial support, you can help us make Year 3 our biggest yet.

Let’s continue creating opportunities for Durham’s youth — together.

For more information, contact Chris Wilder at (919) 441-1157 or [email protected].

08/26/2026

🏀 WHO’S UP NEXT?! ROOKIE LEAGUE IS HERE! 🔥

B.E.S.T. Basketball is bringing the game to our 1st & 2nd graders! If your young athlete is ready to learn, build confidence, have fun, and actually PLAY, this is for them!

🏀 B.E.S.T. Basketball Rookie League
👦🏽👧🏽 Boys & Girls | 1st & 2nd Grade
📅 Mondays & Wednesdays
🔥 5 Weeks of Play
📍 Begins September 21
💰 $175 per player
💵 Financial aid available

TRAIN. PRACTICE. PLAY.

🚨 FIRST 10 TO REGISTER SAVE $25!
Use coupon code UPNEXT at registration and pay just $150!

Only the first 10 registrations can use the code, and we’re keeping the league limited so every player gets the attention and experience they deserve.

👉 DON’T WAIT — CLAIM YOUR SPOT:
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📲 Questions? Call or text Coach Chris at (919) 441-1157

Your rookie’s game starts HERE. 🏀🔥

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WHO’S UP NEXT?!

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08/18/2026

WE STILL HAVE A FEW ROSTER SPOTS — BUT WE NEED TO FILL THEM NOW! 🏀

Bull City B.E.S.T. Fall Basketball is getting underway, and we have limited openings on our 4th, 5th, 6th & 9th grade teams.

PRACTICE STARTS THIS WEEK.
TOURNAMENT PLAY BEGINS SEPTEMBER 12.

🏀 All skill levels welcome
🏀 5 one-day tournaments
🏀 2–4 games per event
🏀 $350 for the full season — uniform included
🏀 Payment plan available with a deposit

This is a great opportunity for athletes who want to learn, develop, compete and get meaningful reps before school basketball season.

At B.E.S.T., our student-athletes are the priority. We’re developing confidence, discipline and players who are prepared to compete.

Don’t wait until the roster is full.

📲 TEXT (919) 441-1157 TODAY to receive the registration link and information about the payment plan.

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More Than Basketball.

Bull City B.E.S.T. (Build Educate Strengthen Together) is a non-profit youth organization in Durham.

08/18/2026

4 SUNDAYS. REAL WORK. REAL DEVELOPMENT.

School basketball season is getting closer, and now is the time to put in the extra work!

Bull City B.E.S.T. x Hoops Domain Train & Play is back for 4 weeks of Sunday training, and we’re opening it up to ALL SKILL LEVELS.

Whether your athlete is still building confidence or preparing to compete for a school team, our goal is simple: meet them where they are and help them get BETTER.

🔥 Skill Development
🔥 Ball Handling & Shooting
🔥 Game IQ
🔥 Competitive Drills
🔥 Defense & Game Situations

📅 8/23 • 8/30 • 9/6 • 9/13

🏀 1st–6th Grade | 3:45–5:00 PM
🏀 7th–12th Grade | 5:00–6:15 PM

ONLY $100 for all 4 weeks!

We intentionally keep our groups limited so athletes can get quality instruction and reps. Limited spots are available, so register TODAY!

➡️ Register now: https://bit.ly/falltrainandplay

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Come ready to work. We’ll handle the rest.

DEVELOP. COMPETE. ELEVATE.

08/09/2026

LAST CALL! TRAIN & PLAY STARTS TOMORROW!

Still looking for a way to get your athlete ready for the upcoming basketball season? This is it.

Bull City B.E.S.T. and Hoops Domain are kicking off our Train & Play League TOMORROW, and we still have a few spots available in each session!

This isn’t just running drills. Athletes will WORK—developing their skills, basketball IQ, confidence, decision-making and learning how to compete in real game situations.

5 Sundays. Focused training. Competitive reps. Real development.

Grades 1st–12th | $125
🔥 LIMITED SPOTS REMAIN PER AGE GROUP!

Don’t be the parent texting us tomorrow asking if there’s still room. 😂 If you’ve been thinking about it, go ahead and grab the spot tonight!

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🏀 Register: https://bit.ly/falltrainandplay

Develop. Compete. Elevate.

08/04/2026

🚨 A FEW SPOTS REMAIN! 🏀

Don’t head into school basketball season unprepared.

Bull City B.E.S.T. Fall Basketball is built for student-athletes who want to improve their skills, compete at a high level, and be ready when school tryouts begin.

✔️ Ages 10U–17U
✔️ 5 one-day tournaments (2–4 games each)
✔️ First tournament: August 22, 2026
✔️ Flexible schedule that allows athletes to attend their school fall workouts
✔️ Focused skill development, basketball IQ, confidence, and game experience

At Bull City B.E.S.T., we’re about More Than Basketball. We invest in the growth of every student-athlete on and off the court.

If you’re looking for a program that develops players, builds confidence, and puts athletes first, this is your opportunity.

📞 Call or text (919) 441-1157 to secure your spot before they’re gone.

Train Different. Be B.E.S.T.

07/29/2026

WE HEARD YOU… SO WE ADDED ONE MORE CAMP! 🚨

After two SOLD OUT summer camps, so many families asked if we were offering one more before school starts… and we listened.

Our Back to School Sports Academy is already filling fast, and we’re only accepting 20 student-athletes to keep the experience personal, high-energy, and impactful.

This isn’t just another camp.

It’s four days of building confident, prepared, and resilient student-athletes through:
🏀 Basketball training
⚡ Speed & agility
🧠 Mental toughness
🎒 School prep & organization
🎯 Team competitions, games & fun
🍽️ Lunch included every day

Whether your child is getting ready for basketball season or simply wants to head back to school with confidence, this is the perfect way to finish the summer.

📅 August 3–6
⏰ 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
👦👧 Boys & Girls | Ages 8–15

⏳ Only 20 spots are available, and we’re already close to capacity. Once they’re gone, registration will close.

Don’t be the family wishing you had signed up sooner.

🎟️ Register your student today!

🔗 https://bit.ly/BESTBACKTOSCHOOL