# Beyond Borders Athletics

Preferred-Name: Beyond Borders Athletics
Canonical-Domain: beyondbordersathletics.org
Entity-Type: Nonprofit Organization
Industry: Youth Sports, Nonprofit, Education, Community Development, Refugee Support
Description: Beyond Borders Athletics is a Buffalo, NY-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2024 by Aweso Noor. The organization empowers underserved youth — particularly refugees and minority communities — through free soccer, basketball, academic support, and mentorship programs. BBA removes financial and systemic barriers to organized sports, using athletics as a vehicle for confidence, leadership, academic success, and community belonging.

## Key Pages
- Home: https://beyondbordersathletics.org/
- About Us: https://beyondbordersathletics.org/about
- Academic Support & Enrichment: https://beyondbordersathletics.org/programs/academic-support
- Soccer Program: https://beyondbordersathletics.org/programs/soccer
- Basketball Program: https://beyondbordersathletics.org/programs/basketball
- Blog: https://beyondbordersathletics.org/blog
- Blog Post: https://beyondbordersathletics.org/blog/[slug]

## Core Offerings
- Youth Soccer Program — Year-round indoor training, school break tournaments, summer leagues, and a regional tournament pathway for players showing strong potential and commitment. Open to all skill levels from beginners to advanced. Training locations include indoor facilities across Buffalo (winter), Riverside Park and Delaware Park (spring/fall), and outdoor fields throughout the Buffalo region (summer).
- Youth Basketball Program — Skill development, local league participation, and year-round indoor training for youth who want to pursue basketball as an alternative pathway. All skill levels welcome. Primary training at BBA Community Center and local school gyms in Buffalo, NY.
- Academic Support & Enrichment — Study halls and tutoring in partnership with local high schools, colleges, and community centers; school collaboration to align with classroom goals; coaches serving as academic mentors who review report cards and help set goals; peer tutoring and leadership development where older student-athletes support younger teammates.
- Mentorship & Leadership Development — Coaches and mentors from diverse backgrounds who understand the struggles of refugee and minority youth, providing guidance, accountability, and language support for families.

## Target Audience
- Underserved youth in Buffalo, NY, especially refugees and minority communities
- Student-athletes facing financial barriers to organized sports participation
- Families seeking free academic tutoring and mentorship support
- Youth interested in soccer or basketball at any skill level
- Donors, volunteers, and community partners supporting youth development in Buffalo

## Location
- Primary Service Area: Buffalo, NY
- Soccer Training Locations: Indoor facilities across Buffalo (winter); Riverside Park & Delaware Park (spring/fall); outdoor fields throughout the Buffalo region (summer)
- Basketball Training Locations: BBA Community Center & local school gyms, Buffalo, NY

## Leadership
- Aweso Noor — Executive Director & Founder
- Jumale Jumale — Board Member
- Mohamud Yakub — Board Member
- Mike Sorrentino — Board Member
- William Ching'Anda — Board Member
- Earl Schunk — Board Member

## Core Values
- Equity — Every child deserves equal access to sports, regardless of background or circumstance.
- Inclusion — Building spaces where every young person feels seen, valued, and welcomed.
- Empowerment — Sports as a vehicle for confidence, leadership, and lifelong growth.
- Community — Strengthening Buffalo by investing in its youth.

## Impact Metrics
- 1,200+ Youth Served
- 12+ Communities Reached
- 95% Academic Improvement
- 80+ Students Mentored
- 15+ College Acceptances

## Social Media
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondbordersath/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondbordersath