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Building Character One Fundamental at a Time

We are shaping our future through community, activity, and integrity by providing sports programming that focuses on teamwork, fundamentals, and a love for the game.

Preschool Sports

Introduce your child to game of basketball this winter with the JCC coaching staff. We will have fun and stay active in learning dribbling, passing & catching, shooting and defensive footwork skills in Basketball this winter.

When: Sunday’s, 1/7-2/11
PK Ages: 12:00 – 12:45 pm.
Three Yr. Olds: 11:00 – 11:45 am.
Cost: $105 Members
$135.00 Non-Members
Where: JCC Dallas Basketball Courts

When: Monday’s, 1/22-3/4
PK Ages: 2:00 – 2:45 pm.
Three Yr. Olds: 2:45 – 3:30 pm.
Cost: $122.50 Members
$155.00 Non-Members
Where: JCC Dallas Basketball Courts

When: Tuesdays, 1/16-3/5
PK Ages: 2:45 pm. – 3:30 pm.
Three Yr. Olds: 12:00 – 12:45 pm.
Cost: $140.00 Members
$175.00 Non-Members
Where: JCC Dallas Basketball Courts

When: Wednesday, 1/17 – 3/6
PK Ages: 2:45 pm. – 3:30 pm.
Three Yr. Olds: 12:00 – 12:45 pm.
Cost: $140.00 Members
$175.00 Non-Members
Where: JCC Dallas Basketball Courts

If you are part of the Goldberg Early Childhood Center, click the button below to view the options.

The J Athletic Academy Jr. 3s Sunday Soccer Program is a fun, developmental program that focuses on fundamentals and building a love for the game. Introduce your child to team sports and the world’s most popular game at the JCC. Small groups of players will come to the JCC for 20 minutes of skills followed by 30 minutes of scrimmage play.

Dates: Sundays, February 25 – May 5
Age:
3
Times:
9 am., 10 am., or 11 am. (No Program on: March 10, March 31, April 28)
Location: JCC Field
Price: $133 for JCC Members | $168 for Non-Members

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The J Ninja Warrior program will return in Fall 2024!
This action-packed program engages preschool students as they tackle a series of challenging obstacle courses in both the NatureScape and the Woods at the J. This unique program will keep our students active and engaged as they have fun.

Location: JCC Naturescape and Woods

For more information please contact the youth sports department, at youthsports@jccdallas.org or call 214-239-7145

Youth Soccer

TRAIN. PLAY. THE J WAY.

The J’s Youth Soccer Program is a fun, developmental program that is primarily devoted to the enjoyment and development of soccer players without the emphasis on travel or high-level competition. The J soccer leagues are for all skill levels and help provide an opportunity for participants to have fun, learn the sport, and develop life skills including a lifelong love of the game.

PreK – 6th Grade

The J Soccer Program is a fun, developmental program that focuses on fundamentals and building a love for the game. JCC Teams practice at the JCC on Sundays and play weekday evening games at the Semones Family YMCA. Come join us this spring for some awesome and fun soccer action!

Dates: Sundays, February 11 – April 21
Grades: PreK – 6th Grade
Location: JCC Field
Price: $180 for JCC Members | $230 for Non-Members

3’s Soccer

The J Athletic Academy Jr. 3s Sunday Soccer Program is a fun, developmental program that focuses on fundamentals and building a love for the game. Introduce your child to team sports and the world’s most popular game at the JCC. Small groups of players will come to the JCC for 20 minutes of skills followed by 30 minutes of scrimmage play.

Dates: Sundays, February 25 – May 5 (No program March 10, 31, or April 28)
Times: 9:00, 10:00, or 11:00 am.
Age: 3
Location: JCC Fields
Price: $133 for JCC Members | $168 for Non-Members

Check back this summer for Fall 2024 for the J Athletics Academy Jr. weekday soccer enrichment classes. You can check out our current offerings in the preschool sports section above.

If you are part of the Goldberg Early Childhood Center, click the button below to view the options.

TIME: Mondays 1:00 – 1:45 pm (GECC Room 9 and 10)
DATES: August 28 – December 18
AGE OF PARTICIPANTS: 3’s
MEMBER PRICE: $278

TIME: Tuesdays 1:00-1:45 pm (GECC Room 2)
DATES: August 29 – December 19
AGE OF PARTICIPANTS: 3’s
MEMBER PRICE: $278

TIME: Tuesdays 2:00 – 2:45 pm (GECC Room 21)
DATES: August 29 – December 19
AGE OF PARTICIPANTS: Pre-K
MEMBER PRICE: $278

TIME: Wednesdays 2:00 – 2:45 pm (GECC Room 7)
DATES: August 30 – December 20
AGE OF PARTICIPANTS: PreK
MEMBER PRICE: $278

TIME: Fridays 1:00 – 1:45 pm (GECC Room 1)
DATES: September 1 – December 22
AGE OF PARTICIPANTS: 3’s
MEMBER PRICE: $278

TIME: Fridays 2:00 – 2:45 pm (GECC Room 22)
 DATES: September 1 – December 22
AGE OF PARTICIPANTS: Pre-K
MEMBER PRICE: $278

For more information please contact the youth sports department, at youthsports@jccdallas.org or call 214-239-7145

Youth Basketball

TRAIN. PLAY. THE J WAY.

What Is The J Way?
The J way of playing basketball works to develop character athletes through competitions and training that support sportsmanship and fair play. Here at the J, we focus on the overall development of each athlete from the basic fundamentals to game strategies. The J way allows all athletes to play, learn, and grow regardless of age or skill level.

Introduce your child to game of basketball this winter with the JCC coaching staff. We will have fun and stay active in learning dribbling, passing & catching, shooting and defensive footwork skills in Basketball this winter.

For more information please contact the youth sports department, at youthsports@jccdallas.org or call 214-239-7145

When: Sunday’s, 1/7-2/11
PK Ages: 12:00 – 12:45 pm.
Three Yr. Olds: 11:00 – 11:45 am.
Cost: $105 Members
$135.00 Non-Members
Where: JCC Dallas Basketball Courts

When: Monday’s, 1/22-3/4
PK Ages: 2:00 – 2:45 pm.
Three Yr. Olds: 2:45 – 3:30 pm.
Cost: $122.50 Members
$155.00 Non-Members
Where: JCC Dallas Basketball Courts

When: Tuesdays, 1/16-3/5
PK Ages: 2:45 pm. – 3:30 pm.
Three Yr. Olds: 12:00 – 12:45 pm.
Cost: $140.00 Members
$175.00 Non-Members
Where: JCC Dallas Basketball Courts

When: Wednesday, 1/17 – 3/6
PK Ages: 2:45 pm. – 3:30 pm.
Three Yr. Olds: 12:00 – 12:45 pm.
Cost: $140.00 Members
$175.00 Non-Members
Where: JCC Dallas Basketball Courts

The J Sports Youth Basketball Program is a fun, developmental program that focuses on fundamentals and building a love for the game. The current league is ongoing through the end of January.

How to Register: 
Team Registration is for pre-established teams with a coach and entry into the league only, for practice space please contact Tanya Johnson @ tjohnson@jccdallas.org. Teams will have the option to enter our Gold, Silver, or Bronze divisions for each age group. Coaches will also have an option for a Dallas Mavericks youth jersey for their team.
Individual Registration children will be placed on a team and will include practice time with a JCC coach, as well as entry into the league and a jersey.
If you are a full team wanting to register but are in need of a coach, please contact jwaltkins@jccdallas.org.

JCC Basketball Clinics will return in the spring of 2024. Check back soon for all the details and to register.

School’s Out Basketball Clinics

JCC Baskeball Clinics and Camp’s mission is to provide players with the skills and mental approach they need to become a better and more explosive player when out of school. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals, footwork, balance, and conditioning.

Dates: January 2-5
Time: 10 – 11 am
Grades: 1st – 6th
Price: $168 for Members | $210 Non-members

 MLK Basketball Camp

JCC Basketball Clinics and Camp’s mission is to provide players with the skills and mental approach they need to become a better and more explosive player when out of school. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals, footwork, balance, and conditioning.

Dates: January 16
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Grades: 1st – 6th
Price: $72 Members | $90 NonMembers

 Presidents Day Basketball Camp

JCC Basketball Clinics and Camp’s mission is to provide players with the skills and mental approach they need to become a better and more explosive player when out of school. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals, footwork, balance, and conditioning.

Dates: February 13
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Grades: 1st – 6th
Price: $72 Members | $90 Non-Members

4th & 5th Grade Clinics

Wednesdays, June 16 – August 4
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Members $120
Non-Member $150

Girls Only

Thursdays, June 17 – August 5
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Members $120
Non-Member $150

Monday

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Kindergarten & 1st Grade Skills

4:30pm–5:30pm
June 29 – August 3
Ages: 5-7
Member: $90
Non-Member: $115

2nd & 3rd Grade Skills

6:00pm–7:00pm
June 29 – August 3
Ages: 7-9
Member: $90
Non-Member: $115

Tuesday

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1st & 2nd Grade Skills

4:30pm–5:30pm
June 30– August 4
Ages: 6-8
Member: $90
Non-Member: $115

2nd & 3rd Grade Skills

6:00pm–7:00pm
June 23 – August 4
Ages: 8-12
Member: $90
Non-Member: $115

Wednesday

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Kindergarten  Skills

4:30pm–5:30pm
July 1– August 5
Ages: 6-8
Member: $90
Non-Member: $115

2nd & 3rd Grade Skills

6:00pm–7:00pm
July 1 – August 5
Ages: 8-12
Member: $90
Non-Member: $115

Thursday

Want to just drop in? Click the ‘Drop In’ button below.

Kindergarten & 1st Grade Skills

4:30pm–5:30pm
July 2– August 6
Ages: 5-7
Member: $90
Non-Member: $115

2nd & 3rd Grade Skills

6:00pm–7:00pm
July 2 – August 6
Ages: 7-9
Member: $90
Non-Member: $115

Kindergarten (Tues.)

Tuesdays from 4 – 5 pm
September 3 – 24

Member: $50
Non-member: $63

Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Mondays from 4:15 – 5:15 pm
June 17 – July 22

Member
Non-member
6 weeks
$90
$115
Drop-in
$25
$35

Specialty Clinics (Ages 12 – 16)

Point Guard Academy
Thursdays from 5 – 6:30 pm
Get ready to take your game to the next level this fall with the J’s Point Guard Academy. This six-week program will take you through some of the most important aspects of running a team as a point guard. Through this program you will learn how to:

  • Execute on fast breaks
  • Make defenses pay in pick and roll situations
  • Attack pressure defenses
  • Finish over and around bigger defenders
  • And more

Modern Post Play
Thursdays from 6:30 – 8 pm
Get ready to expand your game and learn the skills of today’s modern post player. This six-week program will take you through the skills needed to attack in positionless basketball. Through this program you will learn how to:

  • Dominate smaller players with your back to the basket
  • Face up and attack from the mid post
  • Run your team from a point forward position
  • Score out of pick and roll situations
  • And more

Come train and take your game to the next level with JCC Basketball Coach and Assistant Sports Director James Watkins. Coach Watkins played at both Woodrow Wilson and W.T. White High Schools. After his playing days, James started coaching the game he loves. Coach Watkins is focused on having his players improve every time they step out on the court.

Private lessons are designed for those 9 years of age and older.

Coach Greg Boxell

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Greg Boxell is from the Richardson, North Texas area where he lettered three years on varsity at J.J. Pearce High School. After a successful freshman season at Eastfield Community College in Mesquite, Texas, Greg was selected to play with Team USA in the 2006 Global Games and later earned a Bronze medal. Greg received an athletic scholarship to Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida where he also majored in Journalism. Despite sustaining a career-ending injury his senior year in college, he developed a wealth of basketball knowledge and a unique set of skills throughout his career. “On any given night I was able to play all five positions and match up defensively against all five positions.” Since college, he has acquired over 10 years of coaching experience, ranging from elementary-aged to college and pro skilled athletes. Greg teaches athletes the difference between activity and progress while developing a personally accountable attitude in young men and women. He believes in effective communication, building confidence, and practicing civility.

Private and small-group training with a great coach.
Grades K – 12. Times/days are flexible.

4, 1-hour sessions

Member: $180
Non-Member: $225

Single 1-hour session

Member: $50
Non-Member: $62

4, 1-hour sessions

Member: $140
Non-Member: $175

For more information please contact the youth sports department, at youthsports@jccdallas.org or call 214-239-7145

Jiu Jitsu

In the interest of many of our members, we have added a martial arts program (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) for all ages.  We are offering this program on a 6-six week basis, however, we intend for this to be a year-round martial art, self-defense, fitness, and exercise program. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art built around 7 different martial arts with an emphasis on ground self-defense. It is the latest among all martial arts and the most effective self-defense system.   Sometimes referred to as “the gentle art,”  BJJ uses technique and leverage to take the confrontation to the ground, dominate the position, take control, and end an altercation by applying self-defense techniques to defeat potentially bigger and stronger opponents. There is no age limit to learn these skills.

We will teach our kids, adults, and seniors the same foundational curriculum that’s encouraging, engaging, and fun!  This is an excellent way for any age to get exercise and build confidence, strength, discipline, and endurance, all while learning vital self-defense techniques. It also encourages a healthy lifestyle by motivating students to make healthier decisions. Many of the lessons learned through Jiu-Jitsu are applicable to our everyday lives.

The JCC program is a complete and comprehensive curriculum of fundamentals, rules, and guidelines, where students learn the basics of takedowns, escapes, sweeps, dominant positioning, and submissions.  This world-class curriculum is designed to develop a strong foundation of Jiu-Jitsu techniques, which are essential for self-defense and sports competitions.  Professor Richard, a 10-time medalist and 5-time World and Pan American champion,  will teach all classes fundamental and advanced techniques, concepts, and systems to ensure they have a well-rounded understanding of grappling.

Bullying today for all age groups is as prevalent as ever, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the most effective anti-bullying program. If you must defend yourself, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will provide you with tools to control the situation, as well as the wisdom to avoid violence when possible.

There is no need to get in better shape before trying our program. Training BJJ is an excellent aerobic and anaerobic exercise that improves cardio, strength, speed, endurance, and flexibility. Jiu-Jitsu is great for reducing body fat and increasing muscle tone, and it’s a fun way to get into shape or improve athletic conditioning.

Professor Richard Allen

Headed by Professor Richard Allen, a retired businessman, is an International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) Black Belt, 5-time IBJJF Masters World and Pan American Champion, and 5-time Masters Silver & Bronze medalist.  Professor Richard has trained with the top World, Pan American, Judo, and Brazilian Champions.  Professor Richard currently trains at Alliance Dallas with Brazilian World Champion Joao Gabriel Rocha from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Before permanently moving to Dallas, Professor Richard co-owned a successful jiu-jitsu academy in California (a Cobrinha Jiu-Jitsu affiliate). 

When Professor Richard is not on the mats,  he enjoys strength training, fly-fishing, playing chess, and enjoying his 8 grandkids, ages 2 through 13, who call him “Poppy.”  His dedication to physical fitness is a top priority for him, ensuring that he can continue to teach and give back to the jiu-jitsu community.

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Coach Faith Harrell

Meet Coach Faith Harrell, an IBJJF Blue Belt, is one of our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructors with several years of youth and adult martial arts experience.  Coach Faith, who grew up locally, has competed and won more than 13 medals under Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and now Alliance Jiu-Jitsu in Dallas. Recently, Coach Faith won a Silver medal at the IBJJF Worlds held last August in Las Vegas.

Professor Richard along with Coach Faith will teach our 4 to 12-year-old children the same foundational curriculum in a way that’s encouraging, engaging, and fun!  Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an excellent way for kids to get exercise while learning vital self-defense techniques.  Our instructors will mix Jiu-Jitsu concepts with games and play to keep the kids engaged and having fun !

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Session (Ages: 8-13) 

Dates: Sundays and Thursdays, February 15 – March 7
Time: Sunday at 11 am. | Thursday at 4:30 pm.
Price: $100 Members | $125 Non-Members

For more information, please contact Gonzalo Morell at gmorell@jccdallas.org or 214-239-7143.

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The JCC Maccabi Games® are an Olympic-style sporting competition held each summer in North America
and is the second largest organized sports program for Jewish teenagers in the world.

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