BSE Global, the parent company of the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty, is expanding its footprint in the borough with the launch of a brand-new youth basketball training facility steps from Barclays Center. The nearly 19,000-square-foot Brooklyn Basketball Training Center is set to open this fall on Flatbush Avenue and will be the new home of BSE’s youth development initiative, Brooklyn Basketball.
A Center for Growth — On and Off the Court
The center will feature two full-size courts, a half-court “shooting lab,” and auxiliary baskets, all equipped with cutting-edge technology to help young athletes sharpen their skills. But it’s about more than just basketball.
“We are excited to further enhance the area surrounding Barclays Center with our Brooklyn Basketball Training Center available to all, right in the heart of Brooklyn,” said Marissa Shorenstein, Chief External Affairs Officer at BSE Global. “This initiative is about more than just basketball — it’s about creating a safe, inclusive space where young people can learn, grow, and connect.”
The facility will also include dedicated space for kids to do homework before or after training and a comfortable area for parents. The goal is to build a well-rounded environment where development, discipline, and community come together.
Programs to Serve Brooklyn’s Future Stars
The new center will host Brooklyn Basketball’s ongoing programming, including daily clinics, after-school sessions, and summer camps and will introduce a new after-school initiative for kids ages 6 to 14 launching this fall. Every Wednesday, the program will focus exclusively on training for girls, a nod to the organization’s commitment to inclusivity and female empowerment in sports.
“The Brooklyn Basketball Training Center is a game-changer, not just for basketball, but for the entire Brooklyn community,” said Sandy Brondello, head coach of the New York Liberty. “We aim to build the future of the game and empower our community, especially young girls, to dream big. Who knows? Some of them might be playing across the street at Barclays Center for the New York Liberty one day.”
Brooklyn Basketball’s Growing Reach
Brooklyn Basketball already serves about 40,000 kids annually through its clinics and school-based programs in partnership with the Department of Education. The new facility is expected to deepen that reach, providing a centralized hub for training and mentorship.
The initiative is part of a broader investment in youth basketball by BSE Global. Earlier this year, the Liberty announced plans to open a new state-of-the-art player training center in Greenpoint by 2027, which will also include courts for community use.
Families interested in signing up can now register for fall programming at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center, as well as the program’s summer camps and clinics.
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