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The Mat-Su Youth Action Board is dedicated to improving our systems and services through community engagement. We believe that when our community is aligned with collaborating with young leaders to strengthen our homeless response system, we will be at our best.

2025 Mat-Su Homecourt Advantage Camp

Empowering youth on and off the court through discipline, confidence, and community.


The 2025 Mat-Su Homecourt Advantage Basketball Camp is officially a wrap and what a week it was! This year’s camp brought together young athletes from across the Valley for two unforgettable days of skill-building, teamwork, and inspiration.

Camp Highlights
We kicked off strong with a high-energy group of athletes ready to learn. Drills focused on fundamentals and conditioning set the pace for the week. Players pushed through challenges with grit and determination, and the coaching team focused on mindset, teamwork, and building confidence under pressure.

Athletes worked through rotations that covered shooting, ball handling, defense, and rebounding. Players learned to think the game by reading defenses, making smart plays, and improving their court awareness. Scrimmages allowed athletes to apply everything they’d learned, and the camp ended with a high-energy tournament, peer awards, and a celebration of each athlete’s growth. Families and coaches cheered on as campers gave it their all.

Coach’s Note
“This camp isn’t just about basketball—it’s about building strong young leaders. Every single athlete showed growth in mindset, effort, and teamwork. We couldn’t be more proud.” – Coach D.

Thank You to Our Community
A huge thank-you to all the families, volunteers, coaches, and partners who made this camp possible. Your support continues to create safe, empowering spaces for youth to thrive.

Until next year—keep showing up, playing hard, and embracing your Homecourt Advantage!

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