The BB4P system for grass-roots youth development and job creation by Coach OBJ and BB4P Officials
The BB4P System for Youth Development and Job Creation
Coach OBJ, alongside BB4P Officials, has produced an essential guide titled Profit and Win – “The BB4P system for grass-roots youth development and job creation.” This publication serves as the definitive roadmap for establishing and successfully operating a Basketball for Peace (BB4P) program.
What is the Guide?
The guide is a comprehensive, step-by-step instruction manual detailed by the program’s founder, Coach OBJ. It distills the experience and philosophy behind BB4P into an actionable framework. The central goal of the guide is to enable individuals and organizations to replicate the BB4P model effectively.
Key Focus Areas
The book’s content centers on the successful integration of sports, peacebuilding, and economic empowerment at the community level:
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Grass-Roots Youth Development: It details methodologies for engaging youth at the foundational level, using basketball as the primary tool to impart values like teamwork, discipline, and conflict resolution.
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Job Creation: A unique aspect of the BB4P system, the guide lays out strategies for turning the basketball program into a mechanism for economic opportunities, providing jobs for coaches, administrators, and support staff within the community.
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Program Establishment and Operation: The core of the guide provides practical advice on everything from securing initial funding and identifying suitable venues to daily operational logistics and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
In essence, the guide, Profit and Win, is an indispensable resource for anyone committed to leveraging the power of sports to create lasting peace and prosperity in their communities.