The Spurs Youth Basketball League (formerly the Spurs Drug-Free League) was founded in 1990 by Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich and Kids Sports Network president/founder Frank Martin to promote recreational youth basketball in economically disadvantaged areas of San Antonio.
Since then, more than 420,000 children and coaches have benefited from the league. Each year, SYBL offers 10,000 young people from primarily lower income neighborhoods the opportunity to play basketball and improve their athletic skills while learning teamwork, cooperation and discipline in a positive and safe environment. The innovative programming and anti-drug efforts of the league earned President George H. W. Bush’s Point of Light Award in 1992.
The Spurs Youth Basketball League, presented by Pizza Hut and The Santikos Charitable Foundation, is funded by Spurs Give which underwrites the cost of player and coach jerseys, background checks, coach training, certification, marketing and administration.
Spurs Youth Basketball League Goals
Support local and South Texas organizations’ basketball programs.
Provide a safe and positive environment for all participants.
Ensure all coaches receive proper training that includes a segment on encouraging players to have respect for all and to make positive choices
Provide unique and one-of-a-kind experiences, such as special clinics hosted by Spurs players and coaches.
Every participant recites the Drug Free Pledge before each game, demonstrating a commitment to the mission of the league.
Registration Open At The Following Sites
Bandera County Boys & Girls Club
Bandera, TX
830.796.8109
Beeville Boys & Girls Club
Beeville, TX
361.358.6520
Bulverde Optimist
Bulverde, TX
830-980-2273
Canyon Lake Recreation Center
Canyon Lake, TX
830-964-3003
YMCA of the Coastal Bend
Corpus Christi, TX
361-882-1741
Boys & Girls Club – Calderon Clubhouse
San Antonio, TX
210-434-4383
Boys & Girls Club – Eastside Clubhouse
San Antonio, TX
210-227-2642
Boys & Girls Club – Mays Family Clubhouse
San Antonio, TX
210-436-0686
Floresville Youth Basketball League
Floresville, TX
210-846-4083
JBSA Ft Sam Houston Youth Programs
San Antonio, TX
210-221-5519
Boys & Girls Club of George West
George West, TX
361-449-3745
Barshop Jewish Community Center
San Antonio, TX
210-302-6843
JBSA Lackland Youth Programs
San Antonio, TX
210-671-2510
City of Laredo Parks & Leisure Services
Laredo, TX
956-795-3045
JBSA Randolph Youth Programs
San Antonio, TX
210-652-2088
Refugio Boys & Girls Club
Refugio, TX
361.349.5003
San Antonio Parks & Rec
San Antonio, TX
210-207-3151
San Antonio Police Athletic League
San Antonio, TX
210-207-7753
Wesley Health & Wellness Center
San Antonio, TX
210-922-6922
Davis- Scott Family YMCA
San Antonio, TX
210-532-0932
Mays Family YMCA at Potranco
San Antonio, TX
210-901-6622
OP Schnabel YMCA
San Antonio, TX
210-520-9700
Westside Family YMCA
San Antonio, TX
210-433-6391