Dear friend,
Basketball is more than a pastime for Native people. Many see it as a modern expression of Indigenous identity and pride across Indian Country and a vehicle for historic Tribal organizing principles and values. Opportunities and professional trajectories for Native players and athletes remain low due to underfunding and lack of scouting in rural communities.
Native Organizers Alliance is helping to launch the First Light Scholar-Athlete (FLSA) pilot program for Native American youth. The national program is focused on creating exposure, access, opportunities, and preparedness for Native students who are interested in establishing and widening their path into college athletics.
From July 17-21, the pilot is bringing 15-20 student-athlete basketball players to the University of Massachusetts Boston campus for a week to train, learn, and compete. Participants will practice with Native American coaches from National high school and collegiate ranks in preparation for tournament play at the end of the week. The tournament is promoted by the Hoop Group and hosted at Mohegan Sun Arena owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut.
Participants will visit other area college campuses and have opportunities to connect with coaches and university staff to get an insight into what coaches look for when recruiting student-athletes to their programs and how to best prepare for the college admissions process.
Participation in the First Light Scholar-Athlete program for Summer 2022 is closed. If you are interested in learning more or receiving information about future program opportunities, please visit our website for more information.
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