Passionate about youth development
All About CTB
CTB Mission
Our Mission is to build strong youth through programs that blend learning and physical activity, while doing so in a way that builds community at the same time. Our work toward this mission is grounded in a strong set of values shared by an amazing team of people.
CTB Values
Our Values are the no-compromise foundation of everything we are doing. They guide how we set our vision and how we are working to achieve our mission. Keep reading to learn more about them.
Grounded in Educational Research
The concepts we teach and the methods we use are always grounded in educational research and best practices such as social-emotional learning (SEL), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and others
Perfect-Fit Commitment
We are dedicated to providing an enriching and fun experience for all our participants, and we will make it right in the rare event parents are not satisfied
Non-Profit Status
CTB is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and AMC is in the process of transitioning to one
Diverse & Inclusive
We wholeheartedly welcome and encourage participants and employees of all backgrounds
Give-Back Pledge
We are committed to building our community through scholarships, pro-bono services, and donations
Caring Employer
We are committed to providing fulfilling work, great pay, and clear career paths for our employees
CTB People
Our People are carefully chosen for their expertise in basketball and athletics in general, their knowledge of Social Emotional Learning concepts and other educational models, and their passion for youth development. Here's our leadership team:
Teddy Gainer
Executive Director & Founder
Teddy founded CTB Basketball in 2017 and Active Minds Class in 2018 to pursue his life-long passion of fostering youth development.
Russell Stell
Director of Training
Russell joined the our team full-time in 2023 to help expand our programs and develop our wonderful staff of instructors.
Sara Dashti
Trainer & Coach
Sara brings her enthusiasm and passion for youth athletics onto the court every day. She was a professional swimmer in Iran before moving to the U.S. in 2012 to pursue her master's degree in architecture.
April Dorong
Office Manager
April has been with CTB Basketball since 2022 and is an indepsensible member of the team, ready to help you with whatever you need.
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