Open Court Male Youth Summit

Become a Sponsor. Make an Impact.

Invest in Potential. Inspire the Next Generation.

Help young men discover that their future in professional sports doesn’t have to depend on becoming a professional athlete. Your sponsorship supports student participation, career exploration, mentorship and firsthand exposure to the business of professional sports, creating opportunities that extend far beyond NBA All-Star Weekend.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Champion Sponsor — $10,000+

Help bring the full Summit experience to life by supporting student participation, high-profile speakers, interactive career panels and meaningful connections with NBA professionals, sports executives and business leaders. Your investment expands opportunities for young men to discover the many careers that exist throughout the professional sports industry.

Mentor Sponsor — $5,000

Support direct engagement between students and professionals working behind the scenes in sports management, marketing, media, business operations and other industries. Your sponsorship helps young men learn firsthand how to pursue successful careers in professional sports without becoming professional athletes.

Inspire Sponsor — $2,000

Help provide interactive career exploration activities, educational resources and leadership experiences that introduce students to the business side of professional sports. Your investment inspires young men to recognize their talents and explore career pathways they may never have considered.

Supporter Sponsor — $1,000

Help cover essential student experiences, including meals, program materials and event resources. Your support helps ensure young men have access to an inspiring NBA All-Star Weekend experience that introduces them to new professional opportunities.

Join Us in Creating Opportunities Beyond the Game

The Dream Doesn’t Have to End When the Game Is Over.

Every young man deserves to know that his passion for sports can lead to a successful career, whether on the court, in the front office or behind the scenes. Your partnership helps turn that awareness into opportunity by connecting students with the people, knowledge and experiences that can shape their futures.

Become a Sponsor Today

For sponsorship opportunities and partnerships, contact:

Chance W. Lewis, Ph.D.
Carol Grotnes Belk Distinguished Professor of Urban Education
Founding Executive Director, The Urban Education Collaborative
UNC Charlotte
chance.lewis@charlotte.edu

Presented in partnership with The Urban Education Collaborative at UNC Charlotte, Rise2Impact and Fathers and Men of Professional Basketball Players.