Basketball is more than just a sport. It creates opportunities to open doors for success at all aspects of life. It has helped keep our society fit, healthy and wealthy while also strengthening communities and raising self-confidence.  In today’s society sports have become more important through cellphone, laptops, and all electronic devices. This one single physical activity encourages our youth and adults to get up and stay active while learning and instilling vital values of life. Research has shown the importance of physical activity in children has become even stronger now than before because active individuals are less likely to develop high blood pressure, diabetes, colon cancer, obesity, and coronary heart disease later in life. Sports not only improve our body, but they also benefit our mental health by reducing depression and boosting self esteem and body image. People who participate in sports also benefit socially forming connections with teammates, coaches, and other role models creating a sense of belonging.

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As a result, our SGN League wants to create an environment that develops self-confidence, lowers stress, encourages being a team player, development of communication skills while preparing them to be successful in all aspects of life.  Our league will help players boost their immune system and keep them physically fit and healthy. Our league will establish a connection with other cities and build bonds to connect not only our community but to other communities. This gives our young women of our community an Opportunity. Opportunity keeps kids off the streets, lowers crime rates, lowers pregnancy rates, and gives our kids something positive to look forward too.