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Aligned with the Kids Need Play mission, EcoHoops replaces boring drills with play-driven programs where kids build skills, confidence, and a love for the game.

EcoHoops: Different by Design

Coach and young boys place their hands together in a gesture of unity and encouragement during a basketball session, highlighting teamwork, sportsmanship, and youth athletic engagement

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<h2 style="white-space:pre-line">What Is EcoHoops?</h2>
<p>Too many programs and parents push kids to become mini-pros, piling on pressure, chasing scholarships, and obsessing over the grind. At EcoHoops, we say enough is enough.</p>
<p>We’re different by design. No more burnout. No more boring drills. No more treating kids like professionals before they’re ready. Instead, we focus on PLAY—a better way for kids to grow.</p>
<p>Inspired by Bruce Lee’s philosophy of Be Like Water, Carol Dweck’s Growth Mindset, and the power of mindfulness, EcoHoops is rooted in resilience, adaptability, and the joy of discovery. Our programs are backed by evidence-based research, combining Ecological Dynamics, Self-Determination Theory, and the Constraints-Led Approach. These proven methods ensure kids learn implicitly, develop real skills in real-game scenarios, and build confidence naturally.</p>
<p>At EcoHoops, kids grow at their own pace, thrive without the stress of high-pressure environments, and fall in love with basketball. It’s about resilience, joy, and the freedom to learn through play.</p>

Kids Need Play Organization

Kids Need Play Organization (KNPO): Fighting for Every Kid’s Right to Play

Play isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. At KNPO, we empower kids through basketball, education, and community programs that build confidence, resilience, and life skills. Rooted in inclusivity and mindfulness, we create a space where kids thrive on and off the court.

Tired of burnout and pressure robbing kids of their joy? We’re different. We put Kids First, Always. KNPO: Play isn’t just fun—it’s life-changing.