THE OMARI LEWERANCE
FOUNDATION
Developing the next generation of NYC ballers on and off the court.
NYC
Based in New York
AAU
Omari Lawrence Foundation Travel Teams
10U
In House League
365
Based in New York
About the Program
THE OMARI
LEWERANCE FOUNDATION
The Omari lewerance foundation aims to build social emotional resilience through basketball.
WHAT WE OFFER
OUR PROGRAMS
Dribble
Ball-handling and control drills for every skill level.
Shooting
Form, footwork, and range — built through repetition with pro coaches.
Passing
Court vision and basketball IQ, developed through live game reps.
Blocking
Defense and rim protection fundamentals, taught by NYC's own Coach Omari Lawrence.
Our Mission
Restoring NYC
Basketball
Hosted in gyms across NYC, the Omari Lawrence Foundation brings a fresh approach to youth basketball development. Our goal is to help young athletes grow their game while building life skills like financial literacy and mindfulness — on and off the court.
The Omari Lawrence Foundation Difference
More Than Just
Basketball
We're bringing elite basketball camps featuring top NBA, NCAA, and international coaches to NYC youth. Players get to train with the industry's best while competing against top talent in their age group all while learning discipline, teamwork, and resilience that carries far beyond the court.
We strive to teach the game we love to foster
discipline through hard work and repetition while
providing our athletes with a safe, fun, and
competitive environment.
Free Consultation + $10 Evaluation
Give your baller their first real shot.
A free evaluation. A real coach. A clear path forward.
For parents
You already know your child has something special. What they need now is structure, a coach who sees it too, and a community that pushes them to become their best — on the court and off it. This evaluation is where that journey starts.
For the player
This is your shot to show what you've got — and find out exactly what it takes to get to the next level. One session. One coach. One step closer.
What happens in the evaluation
- 01 A real, professional Elevate coach — not a generic tryout
- 02 An honest read on your child's current skill level
- 03 A personalized plan for what to work on next
- 04 A first taste of the training and community that make Elevate different
Free consultation + $10 first training and evaluation
One session. One coach. One step closer to their goals.
Book their evaluation →
Founded by Coach Omari Lawrence, a Bronx native building the next generation
of NYC ballers — on and off the court. Omari Lawrence Foundation Inc. is a
registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
We strive to teach the game we love to foster discipline through hard work and repetition while providing our athletes with a safe, fun, and competitive environment.
Kids on the Court
NXT Gen 10U In House League
League In Summer
4 teams · 12 weeks · NYC
NXT Gen 10U In House League
League In Winter
4 teams · 12 weeks · NYC
NXT Gen 10U In House League
League In Spring
4 teams · 12 weeks · NYC
NXT Gen 10U In House League
League In Fall
4 teams · 12 weeks · NYC
Group Sessions
Join Elevate coaches and trainers for 60 minutes of basketball instruction. Players develop ball handling, passing, shooting, endurance, and Basketball IQ through games, scrimmages, and competitions.
Evaluation Plan
FREE CONSULTATION + $10 FIRST-TIME TRAINING & PLAYER EVALUATION.
- All-access for 1 players
- Professional Elevate coaches
- Drills, games & scrimmages
- All New York locations
Single Session
Try out an Elevate group session. No commitment — just show up and get better.
- 60-minute group session
- FREE CONSULTATION + $10 FIRST-TIME TRAINING & PLAYER EVALUATION.
- Professional Elevate coach
- Drills, games & scrimmages
- New York location
Group Monthly
All-access to Elevate group sessions every week. Get better and have fun with our professional coaches.
- All-access to weekly group sessions
- 60 minutes per session
- Professional Elevate coaches every session
- Ball handling, shooting, passing & IQ
- Games, scrimmages & competitive drills
- 4–12 players per session
- All New York practice locations
Family Plan
Two or more players from the same family. Both get all-access to weekly group sessions at a reduced rate.
- All-access for 2 players
- All weekly group sessions
- Professional Elevate coaches
- Drills, games & scrimmages
- All New York locations
- Save $100/month vs. 2 individual plans
Personal Sessions
Join Elevate coaches and trainers for 60 minutes of individual basketball instruction. Players go through a personalized workout based on their needs — shooting, ball handling, Basketball IQ, and more.
Single Session
Try a 1-on-1 session with an Elevate coach. No commitment — just show up and get to work.
- 60-min 1-on-1 session
- Dedicated Elevate coach
- Personalized workout
- Shooting, handles, footwork & IQ
- New York location
6 Sessions
Perfect for players looking to sharpen specific skills. 6 focused 1-on-1 sessions with a dedicated Elevate coach.
- 6 × 60-min 1-on-1 sessions
- Dedicated Elevate coach
- Personalized workout plan
- Shooting, handles, footwork & IQ
- Flexible scheduling
- Sessions never expire
10 Sessions
The most popular choice. Enough sessions to see real, measurable improvement in your game.
- 10 × 60-min 1-on-1 sessions
- Dedicated Elevate coach
- Personalized skill development plan
- Shooting, handles, footwork & IQ
- Progress tracking each session
- Priority scheduling
- Sessions never expire
15 Sessions
For the serious player. Maximum reps, maximum development — the best value per session for committed athletes.
- 15 × 60-min 1-on-1 sessions
- Dedicated Elevate coach
- Full personalized development plan
- Shooting, handles, footwork & IQ
- Progress tracking & game-ready focus
- Priority scheduling
- Best value per session
- Sessions never expire
Join The Family
Ready to
Grow
Your Game?
Give your athlete the competitive experience, elite coaching, and community they deserve.
Programs for all ages and skill levels — right here in NYC.
Omari Lawrence Foundation
Programs, in motion.
Six clips from real sessions across NYC gyms. Hover to play.
Skill development
Shooting
Ball handling
Dribble
Group sessions
Group training
Court IQ
Passing
Rim protection
Blocking
Live reps
Scrimmage
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