In the Blue Water area, basketball is a popular sport among young boys. The YMCA's youth sports coordinator and Warren Lincoln High School's coach discuss the impact of basketball on youth. This story is part of a series created to elevate the voices of young people in collaboration with the Blue Water Area YMCA. These stories are based on listening sessions at the Y and are independently reported by The Keel with assistance from the YMCA. Many boys involved in the Blue Water YMCA’s Voices of Youth say their favorite activity is basketball. For them, it symbolizes friendship and the ability to get to know their fellow youth.
There is nothing to do in Port Huron, and I can hang out with my friends,” says Caidan Lomyrd, 14, from Central Middle School. Donovon Schooler, Youth Sports Coordinator at the YMCA, oversees the boys basketball program and is responsible for creating and staffing the youth programs. He grew up in Port Huron and moved back to the city in 2023. “My inspiration to eventually become a coordinator came from my oldest child when he decided to try out for basketball at the YMCA,” Schooler says. “I really wanted to help make this program grow.”
Basketball is described as a fantastic way for young people to spend time with friends, according to Schooler. He believes the sport builds camaraderie, teaches self-control, and enhances the participants’ overall lifestyle.
The piece highlights the collaborative effort between the Blue Water Area YMCA and The Keel to amplify youth voices, rooted in local listening sessions. It presents basketball not merely as a pastime but as a pathway to friendship, community belonging, and personal development for young players in the region.
“Basketball is a fantastic way for young people to spend time with friends,” Schooler says. “It also helps build camaraderie, teaches self-control, and enhances their lifestyle.”
Author’s note: This summary preserves the core messages and quotes from the original piece, emphasizing basketball as a vehicle for friendship, discipline, and community for Blue Water Area youths.
Авторское резюме: Блю-ватерская программа YMCA по баскетболу доказывает, что спорт формирует дружбу, взаимную поддержку и личную устойчивость у молодых игроков, объединяя молодежь и семьи в общину. [120–200 символов]
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