Confidence Beyond the Game
The Timmons Foundation expands access to safe, structured youth sports experiences for underserved youth and families across North Texas through community-based partnerships, including Mavs Academy. Through youth sports, we create a trusted entry point to connect families with athlete wellness support, nutrition resources, and community health education.
Delivered Through Community Partnerships
Supporting youth through structured sports partnerships.
From Access to Impact
Through coordinated community partnerships, we expand access to safe, structured youth sports experiences that support confidence, leadership, wellness, and long-term opportunity for young people and families.
"My son has played in a lot of tournaments, but playing with the Mavs Academy the Timmons Foundation is different. The referees are certified, the games are organized, and you can actually enjoy watching your child play without the chaos. It feels like someone actually cares about getting it right — for the kids and the families."— Parent, Mavs Academy Participant
Mavs Academy
Creates Opportunity
Youth sports programming
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Team & coach engagement
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Safe competitive environment
Timmons Foundation
Expands Access
Program coordination
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Wellness education
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Community resources
GAME-TIME
Ensures Fair Play
Certified officials
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Consistent assignments
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Structured competitive
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Safe game environments
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Officials training and development
Through our partnership with GameTime Officiating, support also helps provide officials training sessions, instructional materials, whistles, and uniforms that strengthen safe, fair, and well-run youth basketball environments.
Impact Enabled Through Partnership
Real outcomes made possible through expanded access to safe, structured youth sports environments.
Program outcomes measured across safe, structured youth sports environments.
Teams Participated :
Representing youth athletes across active program communities throughout North Texas
20,000+
Safe Play Opportunities Created :
Structured, certified competitive opportunities delivered through community partnerships.
Structured Youth Sports Experiences Delivered:
Safe, organized youth sports experiences delivered through community partnerships.
2,400+
Safe Play Opportunities Supported:
Certified officiating, organized gameplay, and safe, supervised environments for youth participants.
1,500+
Youth Access to Structured Play:
Young athletes provided access to safe, organized sports experiences that build confidence and opportunity.
What partner support can fund: youth access scholarships, official training, uniforms, hydration, and safe-play support.
Help Expand Access to Structured Youth Sports
Your support turns participation into confidence, leadership, and lifelong opportunity.