Philadelphia Youth Basketball, Inc. 2016-17 Annual Report The MANY DIMENSIONS of LEADERSHIP Philadelphia Youth Basketball, Inc. phillyyouthbasketball.org 1735 Market Street Concourse Floor Philadelphia PA 19103 215-864-8274 [email protected] Dear Friends of PYB: We are completing a highly productive year of programming and organization building. Thanks to so many of you, after 30 months of operations, we are well on our way to establishing Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB) as a premier youth development enterprise for academic and athletic development, social and emotional growth, and leadership opportunities for thousands of Philadelphia’s young people each year. In the past seventeen months, we have Philadelphia Youth Basketball, Inc. mobilized hundreds of people throughout our region, engaged dozens of community partners; leveraged 2016-17 Annual Report thousands of dollars; and delivered high-quality programs to more than 1,070 young people. By any measure, our progress has been substantial. Letter .............................................. 1 In last year’s report, Brick by Brick, we identified our goals, objectives, and plans for PYB. This year, MANY Dimensions of Leadership .....2 we are focusing on an essential component of PYB’s The MANY DIMENSIONS of LEADERSHIPNotable REcent Progress ..............5 organizational values and approach: the many A NEW CENTER ..................................6 dimensions of leadership. PYB PRograms .................................9 Our mission statement speaks to the importance of DATA ................................................ 11 creating opportunities for young people to reach their FUNDERs... ....................................... 14 potential not only as students and athletes, but also as positive leaders in their schools, communities, and the Capital Campaign Gifts ................. 16 larger society. Further, we are deeply committed to the 12/1 Auction Item donors .............. 16 concept of “distributive leadership,” which in simple terms In-Kind Food & Bev. Providers ....... 16 means that we are an organization of many leaders and BOARD MEMBERS ...................................17 many voices, and those people who are best-informed and closest to the work will drive the action and decision-making. To put this in basketball terms, Administrative Staff ...........................17 as PYB often does, a low ego and high output point guard distributes the ball to teammates in Key Partners ..........................................17 ways that maximize team success and puts people in positions to optimize their capabilities. Ways to engage ....................................... 18 To underscore the importance of leadership to our efforts, this second annual report features a sampling of our leaders who are “all-in” with PYB’s mission, and our obsession with creating a Leader Profiles world-class program, organization, and center to create transformative opportunities for kids John Salmons .....................................................3 for the next 100 years. Taken together, these individual stories represent a vibrant and powerful cross-section of our city and region, united by a common commitment to empowering young Olin Chamberlain Jr. ............................................4 people to become their best selves. Diana Venezia .............................................................7 John McDonald ................................................................8 Thank you for your time, your energy, and your support of Philadelphia Youth Basketball. We are building a significant enterprise that is growing every day because of leaders like you. Jayla Greene ....................................................................... 12 Nadya Shmavonian ..................................................................... 13 Kenny Holdsman President and CEO phillyyouthbasketball @PhillyYouthBB @PhillyYouthBasketball #IAMPYB The MANY DIMENSIONS of LEADERSHIP 1 MANY Dimensions of Leadership In Philadelphia, basketball is much more than experiences delivered by coaches and academic a game. In fact, it is a culturally powerful force mentors with high cultural credibility in the that brings together people of all ages and neighborhoods where we operate. Specifically, Leader Profile: walks of life, who compete with and support our coaches, teachers, and counselors work PYB’s each other on the city’s playgrounds, in local together on court and in the classroom to gyms, at neighborhood churches and recreation stimulate critical thinking; writing; advocacy Leadership John Salmons centers, and in collegiate and professional skills; personal responsibility; and life skills like framework venues. Basketball is also a unifying force that teamwork, self-control, problem-solving, Board Member fundamentally disrespects lines that typically and resilience. Attitudes John Salmons, a retired NBA player, recently joined PYB’s divide people and communities – race, ethnicity, The beliefs and dispositions towards board leadership in September 2017. A Philadelphia economic circumstance, and neighborhood. The Leadership within the ourselves, others, and future native, John spent his early years in Mt. Airy and game’s magnitude and attraction is indisputable, Organization We foster leadership possibilities... Nicetown and then played high school basketball for and those who have excelled —Wilt, Billy C., Dr. development throughout our organization, » Everyone is valuable Plymouth-Whitemarsh. He played professionally for J, Kobe, Dawn, Aaron, Rasheed, “The Pearl,” and are fortunate to have seasoned and » Our character, sense of commitment, his hometown 76ers, as well as with the Bulls, Bucks, and so many more—have long been viewed as emerging leaders at all levels—board members, and actions towards positive goals Kings, Raptors, and Pelicans. After 14 seasons, defines who we are Philadelphia icons. professional staff, community members, John announced his retirement, impressively volunteers, and partners from across the » People and communities have the ranking in the top 10% of all time scorers in the ability to create positive change city—each with unique talents and a shared history of the NBA. Now a social engineer passion for the mission of PYB. We value group and “Pivotpreneur,” John focuses on many work and shared decision-making throughout Knowledge business ventures and social initiatives that the organization, and foster meaningful The awareness and familiarity about make a significant impact in the community. collaboration including: interns leading seminars; issues of public importance gained professional staff participating in board through education and experience... John brings PYB a wealth of knowledge, meetings; and coaches and teachers working » Knowing how to analyze issues not only from his extensive experience with together to create integrated programming. In of public importance and their the game of basketball but also having root causes this way, there is a constant exchange of ideas grown up in the community PYB serves. He » Understanding institutional power and opportunity for leadership development, and decision making believes PYB has the power to save young with active participation and engagement across » Recognizing levers for solutions and peoples’ lives and views leadership at a all parts of the organization. positive change young age as an essential quality for future successes. Leadership in the Community Skills PYB also stands for community leadership, The ability to do something well; gained Why John thinks developing economic development, and individual through practice over a long period leadership skills in young people empowerment. By actively engaging community of time... is so important: members in the work of PYB, we bring together » To advocate and articulate one’s “One leader in a family can change multigenerational, diverse leaders who point of view generations of that family. These days we have demonstrate the power of collaboration across » To listen critically and empathetically kids raising kids and nobody can really lead to other points of view differing backgrounds, ethnicities, and economic anybody....That cycle is not working. When kids circumstances. Learning from and interacting » To plan and execute are having their kids at young ages, it changes With this level of “community currency” in with these leaders will set a tone of mutuality » To acquire and use resources the rest of their lives. It is difficult to grow up that our city, the game of basketball and the based on common commitment, and can provide way and maybe having the right leader or role people of the game can be deployed and important life lessons for young members, and for Habits model, a young person can change and grow positioned to empower children, families, and the rest of us. A regular tendency or practice, their aspirations.” communities. It must be coupled with positive especially one that is performed daily coaching and mentorship; opportunities All of these dimensions of leadership inform our and is hard to dismiss... Leadership qualities that John admires most: for academic skill-building; health and goal of creating a $25 million, state-of-the-art » Non-cognitive skills » Self-motivated wellness; and leadership training. Youth Basketball and Education Center in North » Grit and resiliency » Disciplined but bold Philadelphia’s Logan neighborhood. The center » Reflective practices Leadership on the Court will serve thousands of