Landis Richardson is the Director of the Arcadia Youth Basketball Association. The program began in 1997, and for the past 18 years has maintained the mission to provide a safe, supportive, recreational basketball program for boys and girls living in the city of Arcadia, who currently attend grade school levels 3 through 8.
The program is designed to:
Develop an understanding of and appreciation for sports education.
Enhance each player’s individual skills within the game of basketball.
Promote sportsmanship and teamwork while also acknowledging each individual’s contribution to their team.
Provide a competitive environment for league & tournament play.
Build lasting bonds between the players, parents and coaches.
Provide opportunities to meet high school and college coaches, learn new techniques and skills, encourage player-parent mentorship, and to promote the spirit of community!
Have a little fun!!!
Games are played at the Arcadia High School Gym. The Arcadia Youth Basketball Association has serviced over 200 athletes every season for the last 3 years. Future plans look forward to adding an all girls league and extending the playing season. The league relies on community support to provide young athletes the great opportunity to succeed in the game of basketball.