We are excited to announce the Positive Play Youth Basketball Clinic, a special event focused on skill-building, confidence, and teamwork for young athletes, while promoting mental wellbeing!

Date: May 3, 2025
Location: Gates-Chili Middle School Gymnasium (2 Spartan Way, Rochester, NY 14624)
Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Tickets: $45/player

Event Details:

The Positive Play Youth Basketball Clinic is more than just a skills camp—it’s an opportunity for young athletes to grow both on and off the court. Open to boys and girls ages 7-18, this clinic focuses on basketball fundamentals, teamwork, and confidence-building while promoting a positive mindset and mental wellbeing.

Led by Charlie Hage, former Brockport High School Boys Varsity Basketball Coach and Empire Games Coach, Jack Hogan, former lecturer at SUNY Brockport, Gerard Iglesia, co-founder of PrimeTime585, and Jake Russell, founder and head trainer of Basketball+, participants will develop skills in perseverance, self-discipline, and motivation in both sports and life.

As part of A Weekend for Wellbeing, each registration includes:

• Entry to the clinic
• One full-sized basketball to keep
• One general admission ticket to the Homecourt Heroes Celebrity Basketball Game on the evening of May 3!

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to train with experienced coaches, build confidence, and learn valuable life lessons—all in a fun and supportive environment!

Click HERE to purchase tickets now!

A Weekend for Wellbeing: A Collaboration for Mental Health

The Mental Health Association of Rochester and Premier Talent Relations are excited to collaborate on A Weekend for Wellbeing, a transformative two-day event that blends MHA’s dedication to providing mental health services with Premier Talent Relations’ passion for creating unforgettable experiences. Led by Joe Lynch, whose personal connection to mental health drives this mission, this partnership aims to raise both awareness and vital funding for mental health resources.

Join us for a weekend of comedy, a youth basketball clinic, and a celebrity basketball game, all designed to celebrate mental health, community, and connection. Together, we’ll raise awareness and funds to support the essential services provided by the Mental Health Association of Rochester.

Sponsorship & Special Thanks

A special thank you to Stern Properties for their generous sponsorship and support of Positive Play and A Weekend for Wellbeing. Their commitment to mental health initiatives helps us provide vital programs and resources to our community.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! If you’re interested in supporting this impactful weekend, please contact ctrawitz@mharochester.org for more information.