LOCAL. NATIONAL. GLOBAL.
LOCAL. NATIONAL. GLOBAL.
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YBOA is dedicated to families beyond competition on the court. We believe in the development of the whole athlete while promoting academic excellence, character development, and long-term success. We are committed to empowering players and parents with trusted information, strategic resources, and structured programs needed to successfully navigate the college basketball recruiting journey.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to bridge the gap between aspiration and opportunity by delivering education, exposure, and personalized support that helps student-athletes and their families confidently pursue college basketball and academic achievement.


Anthony Redd is a nationally respected youth sports scout and player development coach with more than 15 years of experience identifying and developing basketball talent. His work sits at the intersection of player development and parent education, helping families understand what it truly takes for a student-athlete to reach the next level.
"Coach Redd" has developed systems designed to close the gap between competition and true recruiting visibility. His work focuses on helping parents understand the difference between simply playing the game and developing the traits that make athletes recruitable at the college level.
His mission is to bridge the learning gaps for parents in the athletic recruiting process, bringing clarity to a system that has long been confusing for families.
Coach Redd’s work with YBOA is to impact the youth sports ecosystem by helping families answer two critical questions:
1. Is your athlete recruitable?
2. Or are they on the path to becoming recruitable?