As its central mission, Team Richmond-Garner Road uses basketball as a means to teach young men life skills that can be applied to challenges they will face in their adult lives. Positive character development, good work habits, self motivation, and leadership are all attributes our coaches and players are trying to instill and learn. A “Player’s Oath” spells out the high standards of behavior and attitude expected of all participants.
Team Richmond-Garner Road is affiliated with the Amateur Athletic Union, a national organization with long experience in extracurricular basketball leagues. Team Richmond is promoted in schools and recreation departments throughout metro Richmond, and tryouts are held to fill all teams. Currently, the organization operates primarily between November and August each year, and participants pay a registration fee. Coaches are volunteers (primarily parents of the young players), and teams participate in tournaments with other AAU organizations from around the region.
