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Any little bit will help a child play basketball.

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JOIN US SPRING & SUMMER!!!!!!

We train and play basketball most of the year. If you have a 5th grade son in the Appleton West High School boundaries, who loves basketball, call us for more info 920-202-2822 OR email us at gowdybasketballclub@gmail.com

ABOUT US

Our Mission

Why We Started

Why We Started

Our program starts where other community programs end.  We give passionate and enthusiastic youth - regardless of whether they are a novice or experienced basketball player - training and basketball play at a highly competitive level for players willing to make the commitment and work hard,  We provide the funding to make that possible, s

Our program starts where other community programs end.  We give passionate and enthusiastic youth - regardless of whether they are a novice or experienced basketball player - training and basketball play at a highly competitive level for players willing to make the commitment and work hard,  We provide the funding to make that possible, so all youth have this opportunity, regardless of their social or economic backgrounds.  We know that through basketball and other sports a child can build character and a work ethic today that will open doors of opportunity tomorrow.

Why We Started

Why We Started

Why We Started

The high cost of Youth sports have motivated us to start this club.  Our coaches are experienced athletes volunteering their time to train players from novice to experienced.  Community donations & sponsors allow us to provide accelerated basketball to all youth with a focus on families in need.   This type of program would be out of reac

The high cost of Youth sports have motivated us to start this club.  Our coaches are experienced athletes volunteering their time to train players from novice to experienced.  Community donations & sponsors allow us to provide accelerated basketball to all youth with a focus on families in need.   This type of program would be out of reach for some players due to social or economic reasons.  We want to give all youth players the opportunity to reach their full potential in basketball and life.

Program Benefits

Development & Involvement

Development & Involvement

Through basketball & sports it is our intent to provide the following to the youth in our program:

  • Build self esteem, self discipline, confidence & character.
  • Maintain a positive attitude and work well with others.
  • Make new friends & create memories.
  • Stay on track academically.
  • Our “goal” oriented program teaches youth how to be actively invol

Through basketball & sports it is our intent to provide the following to the youth in our program:

  • Build self esteem, self discipline, confidence & character.
  • Maintain a positive attitude and work well with others.
  • Make new friends & create memories.
  • Stay on track academically.
  • Our “goal” oriented program teaches youth how to be actively involved in the planning and preparing of their futures starting at a young age.
  • The quality of our program teaches solid basketball skills, while emphasizing mental and physical health and fitness.
  • Create opportunities for the future. 

Development & Involvement

Development & Involvement

Development & Involvement

  • Player development that focuses on the mental and physical growth of a young athlete.
  • Competitive level sports training, games and tournament opportunities year round.
  • Planned Community Involvement to build character:
    • Helping the environment - Fox Wolf Watershed Clean Up
    • Community involvement - Salvation Army Bell Ringing.
  • Fundraisers with pla

  • Player development that focuses on the mental and physical growth of a young athlete.
  • Competitive level sports training, games and tournament opportunities year round.
  • Planned Community Involvement to build character:
    • Helping the environment - Fox Wolf Watershed Clean Up
    • Community involvement - Salvation Army Bell Ringing.
  • Fundraisers with player participation to encourage a work ethic such as our leaf raking and brat fry.
  • Lawrence University Women's basketball players and National Honor Society High School students from the Appleton Area School District work with our players academically on Reading, Writing, Science & Math. We are a participant in the Milwaukee Buck’s Math Hoops program.

"Build"ing today's youth for tomorrow, through accelerated basketball and sports.

    Mondays & Wednesdays

    Team Academic Hour

    5:00 pm

    -

    6:00 pm

    Ronald Dunlap Elementary * 1000 N. Mason St * Appleton, WI

    Event Details

    Mondays & Wednesdays

    Team Academic Hour

    Math Hoops, Reading, Writing, Science * Lawrence University Women's basketball players come and help us when their schedule allows.  Academi...

    Event Details

    5:00 pm

    -

    6:00 pm

    Ronald Dunlap Elementary * 1000 N. Mason St * Appleton, WI

    Mondays & Wednesdays (most; call 1st)

    Team Practice

    6:00 pm

    -

    7:30 pm

    Ronald Dunlap Elementary * 1000 N. Mason St * Appleton, WI

    Event Details

    Mondays & Wednesdays (most; call 1st)

    Team Practice

    Registration for our Spring/Summer Program still open.  Call us 920-202-2822

    6:00 pm

    -

    7:30 pm

    Ronald Dunlap Elementary * 1000 N. Mason St * Appleton, WI

    May 30, 2025

    Festival Foods Brat Fry Fundraiser

    8:00 am

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    7:00 pm

    Festival Foods * Northland Ave & Mason St * Appleton, WI

    Event Details

    May 30, 2025

    Festival Foods Brat Fry Fundraiser

    This is a major fundraiser for us.  PLEASE stop by and enjoy a brat or burger to help us pay for future tournaments.

    8:00 am

    -

    7:00 pm

    Festival Foods * Northland Ave & Mason St * Appleton, WI

    06/07/2025

    Hardwood Hustle Tournament

    All day

    Community First Champions * 5000 W. Champions Dr * Appleton, WI 54913

    Event Details

    06/07/2025

    Hardwood Hustle Tournament

    One day tournament; 3 game minimum.

    All day

    Community First Champions * 5000 W. Champions Dr * Appleton, WI 54913

    Social

    MVP Level Sponsors ($1000+)

    Triple Level Sponsors ($300)

    Point Level Sponsors ($200)

    Free Throw Level Sponsors ($100)

    Individual Donors

    $1000+ MVP Level

    Mary Beth Nienhaus

    $500+ Tournament Level

    Angie & Troy Keesling

    $300+ Triple Level

    Vicki & Carl Vogel

    $100+ Free Throw Level

    David Verkuilen

    Debbie & Ron Gerrits

    Shenandoah Thompson

    Jill & Jeff Van Thiel

    below $50

    Thank you to the many people who have donated - too many to mention, but every little bit helps!

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