Angels of the Hardwood - FROM Yanders Law AND The Basketball Movement
Yanders Law and The Basketball Movement team up to bring Angels of the Hardwood to the local community.
This year will mark the second annual Angels of the Hardwood event put on by Yanders Law and its players. Yanders Law partners with the local YMCA, Springfield and surrounding schools, and Big Brothers Big SIsters to raise awareness of this event. Yanders Law is once again partnering with The Basketball Movement and its coaches to utilize their professional-level facilities that already shape the lives of hundreds of young men and women on a weekly basis.
The goal of this absolutely free event is to make a difference in the lives of children and let them know that people care. To be able to take advantage of a space modeled after NBA-level facilities will hopefully be a real treat for these kids. The Basketball Movement is not only centered on development on the court, but the establishment of character, respect, and appreciation, so it is the perfect location for Angels of the Hardwood!
During the Angels of the Hardwood event, 100 pairs of Nike shoes are given to those in need as well as Nike shirts, basketballs, and more. This year, the entire event will take place within the doors and on the courts of The Basketball Movement. Angels of the Hardwood is an idea by Rob Yanders, born out of a desire to give back to the community using the platform of basketball.
There is no greater way to find yourself than through service for others. Angels of the Hardwood will show the boys and girls of Yanders Law the importance of selflessness and teach them about character, humility, and integrity.
-Rob Yanders
Rob has explained that players need to understand the privilege that they have to be able to play the game of basketball. This privilege can be best utilized as a platform to reach others - either inspirationally or through acts of service. Angels of the Hardwood helps create the next generation of leaders by teaching these kids to use their advantages to give to the less fortunate.
The players involved in this free program must understand that the giving season does not come about through a red-suited man in a sleigh. Behind all of that are good, real people working hard to be able to provide for their family and friends. There is joy to be found in giving, and Yanders Law and The Basketball Movement want players to get to experience that.
“A night of basketball” will take place in conjunction with the Angels of the Hardwood event. The evening brings everything back to basketball, giving the players the opportunity to grow on the court through The Basketball Movement skill development and drills while having a ton of fun!
Yanders Law and The Basketball Movement’s Rob Yanders reflected back on his time growing up in Milwaukee and what basketball meant to him.
Growing up I remember how much I looked forward to after-school programs at Salvation Army, YMCA, and Boys and Girls Club. Basketball meant so much because it was an escape for us. It could take your mind off a missed meal or troubles at home. It was a chance to make friends and an opportunity to be a part of something. That's what motivates me to give back.
-Rob Yanders
The Basketball Movement and Yanders Law are excited to continue this opportunity to be a teammate for their community. This December 15th will be the second Angels of the Hardwood event and hopefully will not be the last. Rob and his entities are driven by the development of players and people, and that shines through absolutely through the Angels of the Hardwood.
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For information on how to get involved as a sponsor to help us help kids, please email yanderslaw@hotmail.com
Story at Ozarks First
https://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/free-nikes-given-to-more-than-100-kids-in-southwest-missouri/1662688204