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Flawless Hoops seeks space at 1227 Bell Avenue for mentoring, tutoring and community sports
Summary
Flawless Hoops founder Cedric Foster told the school committee the nonprofit grew from about 20 adults to over 820 members and serves roughly 400 youth; the group requested space for a multipurpose facility to house mentoring, tutoring, AAU-style events and community programs and said the gym would close by 9 p.m. on most nights.
Cedric Foster, founder of Flawless Hoops, asked the Sheboygan Area School District to consider his organization’s proposal for district-owned land at 1227 Bell Avenue to create a multipurpose community recreation center.
Foster described Flawless Hoops’ growth (“from 20 members to over 820 members”) and detailed programs that include one-on-one basketball training, mentoring, tutoring and open-jam events. He said the mentoring program serves about 40 young people, and the broader youth program includes roughly 400 participants. Foster recounted a case in which staff intervened after a youth posted a concerning message and later graduated from university as an example of the group’s outreach work.
Design partners from Qualys Construction and Coaches showed early renderings for a facility that would include a large adaptable gym, administrative space for mentoring and tutoring, locker rooms and limited indoor/outdoor play areas. Presenters emphasized accessibility, energy efficiency, and parking limitations at the site; designers said they would maximize on-site parking and avoid adding curbside spaces where possible.
Board members asked about program costs, supervision and neighborhood impact. Foster said open gym sessions cost $2 for youth and that regular seasonal program fees are $50 per child (about $500 per team), and he said the facility would be locked at 9:00 p.m. and include cameras and supervision to address safety concerns. Staff emphasized that no action would be taken at this meeting; the district intends neighbor notice and further discussion in a future meeting.
