The JBA is a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to the development of youth boys and girls basketball in Janesville, Wisconsin.  The JBA is managed by an all-volunteer board of directors and 4 associate members made up of high school coaches.   It is the JBA's mission to provide ALL students 4th through 8th grade with the opportunity to develop both basketball and life skills in an affordable, fun & optimistic environment.  Our commitment is that our players will . . . 

• Respect themselves, teammates, coaches, parents and referees.
• NOT be turned away for financial reasons.
• Have access to quality coaching.
• Focus on fundamental basketball skills, both team & individual.
• Take advantage of every opportunity to get better (every drill, every practice, every clinic, every game).
• Learn how to be “coachable”.
• Build character through hard work, discipline, optimism, teamwork & sportsmanship.
• Measure growth against themselves, not others * Work with purpose, at game speed.
• Learn the difference between “want and will”.
• Encourage, not criticize.
• HAVE FUN!

Financial support for JBA is provided through business sponsorships, player participation fees., and other fundraising efforts.  The JBA strives to provide scholarships to families in need, so no player will be turned away for financial reasons.