Mission Statement

As stated in the Articles of Organization of the Needham Basketball Association, the Mission of the NBA is as follows:

"To develop and maintain a basketball program for the youth of the Town of Needham that provides fun and instruction in the sport of basketball and fosters a sense of accomplishment through team play, individual effort and sportsmanship."

It has always been envisioned that the NBA is an environment where a child can experience the following:

o Learn to positively interact with other children

o Build personal confidence through playing

o Begin to comprehend and learn the concept of team

o Commence to build a basketball skills foundation

o Learn the dynamics of winning and losing and to keep both in perspective

In addition, the NBA seeks to provide a healthy and positive environment for which children to learn. There is lots of positive learning that takes place throughout the year, which by far transcends basketball. Skills learned here translate into developing a well-rounded and confident child.