Chatfield Basketball Academy

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$5,000 Goal

Chatfield Basketball Academy grew out of a desire to provide young female athletes with accessible, positive, and meaningful basketball experiences. Our goal is to increase girls’ participation in basketball throughout the Chatfield and South Jeffco communities by creating opportunities for athletes to learn, compete, develop, and build a lasting connection to the game.

We strive to make participation accessible to families while providing quality coaching, player development, competitive opportunities, and an environment where athletes feel valued, supported, and connected. We believe every girl deserves the opportunity to experience the benefits of basketball, regardless of her current skill level or level of competition.

At the heart of Chatfield Basketball Academy is a simple belief: when we invest in our girls, we strengthen our entire community. We want every player who comes through our program to feel that she belongs, has a place to grow, and is part of something bigger than herself.

Through basketball, we hope to develop not only better players, but also confident young women, strong teammates, passionate competitors, and future leaders who make a positive impact on the people and community around them.

Mission

We want to increase girls’ participation in basketball throughout the Chatfield and South Jeffco community by providing accessible youth basketball experiences that develop confident, passionate young women and leaders.

Background Statement

Chatfield Basketball Academy was founded by Shawn Smith, Head Girls Basketball Coach at Chatfield Senior High School, with a simple goal: to create more accessible opportunities for girls to participate in basketball.

The Academy was born from a belief that every young girl should have the opportunity to be active, develop her skills, experience the joy of competition, and build meaningful relationships through the game. As a community-based organization, Chatfield Basketball Academy works to create a diverse range of competitive basketball opportunities that meet girls where they are and provide pathways for them to learn, grow, and compete.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Chatfield Basketball Academy

Year Established

2026

Tax id (EIN)

42-3263171

Category

Recreation & Sports, Youth Development

Organization Size

Small Organization

Address

4540 ELIOT ST
DENVER, CO 80211

Service areas

CO, US,