Rising Stars Youth Foundation
Rising Stars Youth Foundation operates a year-round basketball program for 3rd–12th grade students, featuring competitive travel teams, training academies, and seasonal camps at their state-of-the-art 16,000 sq ft Athletic Complex in Freeport. The organization emphasizes player development both physically and mentally, with top coaches and trainers, and also hosts volleyball and pickleball alongside basketball tournaments and community events.
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