Mentorship programs for basketball student-athletes.
Two01 Basketball Academy is a basketball mentorship organization for boys and girls ages 7 to 21 in Newark, Northern New Jersey and New York City. We use basketball to keep young people on track in the classroom, in leadership and in life, and we have done it since 2010.
Mentorship that starts on the court.
Each program pairs basketball with a structured curriculum and a caring adult who shows up every week.
Find a Mentor
Matches students with caring, screened adult mentors who help with school, leadership and life, using basketball to open the door.
Learn more →Complete Student-Athlete Initiative
Academic and athletic mentorship on the same track. Every week has a classroom focus and a basketball focus. It enrolled 259 student-athletes in 2022.
Learn more →Leadership Development Course
A high-impact leadership program for young men of color in Northern New Jersey, built on four pillars.
Learn more →Empowering Young Women of Color to Lead with Purpose
A structured leadership program for young women in underserved communities across Northern New Jersey.
Learn more →B.A.L.L. Incubator
Business, Action, Leadership and Financial Literacy: a youth entrepreneurship incubator that ends with a registered business.
Learn more →Fear Isn’t Real
A Biblical empowerment and trauma healing workshop with mentorship circles for boys and girls.
Learn more →How Two01 mentoring works.
- 1. Apply
Families complete the mentee intake form for students ages 7 to 21.
- 2. Get matched
We match each student with a screened mentor who has completed the 5-week Two01 Mentor Certification Course.
- 3. Grow, every week
Mentors and students meet consistently, around school, leadership, college planning and the game.
Frequently asked questions.
Who can join Two01 mentorship programs?
Boys and girls ages 7 to 21 with a passion for basketball, with a focus on young people in underserved communities across Newark, Northern New Jersey and New York City.
Do students need to play on a team?
No. Basketball is the way in, but our mentorship covers school, leadership, college preparation and life skills for every student.
How are mentors screened?
Every mentor applies, is screened and completes the Two01 Mentor Certification Course before being matched with a young person.
How does mentorship connect to college?
Our mentoring covers NCAA eligibility, recruiting and financial aid. The College Recruiting & Financial Aid Guide walks families through every step.