AIA Basketball
Restoring
the game.
Our goal is to create an environment where you can grow in your faith while sharing the gospel with others.
Restoring
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What brings you here?
Players
Play, grow and lead
Trips, team retreats, Captains Academy and the AIA Post Grad Prep Team.
Coaches
Coach with purpose
Coaching trips, the HBCU Coaches Retreat, International Coaches Academy and clinics.
Fans and supporters
Be part of the vision
The Keys to Life and All-Star Breakfasts, and giving to AIA Basketball.
Restoring the game
Christ-followers on every team.
Ultimately, we want to see Christ-followers on every team, in every sport around the world, so that everyone knows someone who truly follows Jesus.
International trips
Use the game to make a difference.
For over 30 years, AIA has sent teams around the world to share the message of Jesus through basketball. On a trip you will:
- Grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ
- Gain international playing experience
- Learn to apply biblical principles to competition
- Learn how to share your faith
- Make a difference using your love for basketball
For athletes, coaches, athletic trainers and team administrators. Questions? Email Craig Sladek.
Athletes
Play and serve overseas
Grow in your walk with Jesus and make friends that will last a lifetime.
Coaches
Coach a team overseas
Each summer AIA sends men’s and women’s teams to compete, serve and share the gospel. Each trip needs head and assistant coaches.
Cameroon · May 29 to June 9
Launch a club program
A small group of athletes, coaches and staff will help AIA Cameroon launch a basketball club program.
Retreats and programs
Grow as a leader on and off the court.
Teams
College Team Retreats
Build your culture with interactive talks and activities on leadership, communication, trust and accountability.
Women
Women's Leadership Retreat
For female college athletes who want to grow as leaders.
For coaches
Lead your players and grow yourself.
Retreat
HBCU Coaches Retreat
An environment for personal, professional and spiritual growth to help you thrive in your role at an HBCU institution.
By invitation
International Coaches Academy
A two-week experience that blends coaching instruction, leadership development and cultural experience.
Clinics
Coaches Clinics
Host one-week coaching clinics to help local AIA ministry grow in places like Nigeria, Honduras, Togo and Guatemala.
Events
Join us at a Signature Event.
Breakfast
Coach Wooden Keys to Life Breakfast
Honoring Coach John Wooden’s legacy of character and faith.
Breakfast
All-Star Breakfast
A breakfast held during basketball’s All-Star weekend, with stories of faith from the game’s best.
Join our team
A Christ-follower on every team, in every nation.
Use your love of basketball as a trip director, fieldhouse coordinator or intern.
Questions?
Have a question about AIA Basketball, trips or coaching? Email Craig Sladek.
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Your gift helps AIA Basketball restore the game and reach players and coaches with the gospel.
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Faith for your sport
Read along in the Bible App.
Short daily plans in the free YouVersion Bible App, made for athletes like you. Read on your own or with a teammate.
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