Building Confidence Through Basketball

An environment where players feel seen, encouraged, and free to grow.

Mission: The Remnant for Youth Basketball

The mission of The Remnant for Youth Basketball is to create life-giving basketball environments for middle school players—where confidence comes before performance, joy comes before pressure, and every child feels seen and valued.

Basketball is the vehicle.
The environment is the ministry.

Through small-sided play, encouragement, and calm leadership, we help kids grow in confidence, decision-making, and love for the game—without fear, politics, or burnout.

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The Vision: A Healthier Way for Kids to Play

We envision gyms where:

Kids are encouraged, not yelled at
Mistakes are part of learning, not shame
Playing time is real
Confidence is protected
Joy is visible

Our vision is not about producing elite athletes early.
It’s about helping kids enjoy basketball long enough to grow into who they’re becoming.

When kids feel safe and free, development follows naturally.

The Coach Behind the Environment

Kevin Roberts is a youth basketball coach and the founder of 3on3 Live, a development-focused program built specifically for middle school players.

Kevin believes most kids don’t quit basketball because they “aren’t good enough.”
They quit because the environment becomes too intense, too political, or too joyless—too soon.

His approach is centered on:

Small group play
Real reps and decision-making
Encouragement over correction
Calm, steady leadership

Parents often describe the environment as:

“Peaceful, but purposeful.”
“Competitive, but healthy.”
“Exactly what my kid needed.”

The Remnant Youth Basketball Framework

Confidence-First. Development-Driven. Joy-Centered.

1. Confidence Comes First

Kids play better when they believe in themselves.

Confidence is built through encouragement, repetition, and freedom to make mistakes—not fear or comparison.

2. Joy Over Pressure

Kids learn best when they enjoy being there.

Joy keeps kids engaged, curious, and willing to try.
Pressure shuts kids down.

3. Growth Through Play

Basketball IQ develops through real game situations.

Small-sided play gives kids more touches, more decisions, and more learning—without over-coaching.

4. Calm, Servant Leadership

Coaches set the emotional tone.

A calm, encouraging presence helps kids stay regulated, focused, and confident—especially at this age.

5. Belonging Matters

Kids grow when they feel they belong.

Ability develops over time.
Belonging needs to be immediate.

What This Means for Parents

Parents choose this environment because they want:

Their child to enjoy basketball again
A healthier alternative to high-pressure programs
Clear structure without intensity
A coach who actually sees their kid
Peace instead of anxiety on the sidelines

This program is designed to support kids where they are, not where someone thinks they should be.

Become Part of the Remnant

Being a Remnant Leader in youth basketball means choosing a different standard.

It means protecting kids instead of pushing them too early.
It means valuing growth over ego.
It means creating spaces where kids leave feeling better than when they arrived.

If you’re looking for a basketball environment that aligns with your values and puts your child first—

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Learn more about joining a Remnant-aligned youth basketball program.