Name

Hillside Connection

Legal name

Hillside Connection

Website

https://hillsideconnection.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports & Community Development Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Adventure Multi-Sport Camps & Skills Academies (THAAAKAM)

Keywords

• Youth basketball programs
• Community youth development
• Nonprofit sports leagues
• Enrichment activities for youth
• School district athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity and relies primarily on donations from individuals, organizations, and corporate sponsors. Programming is offered at no cost to youth participants, with all programming being donation-based and scholarships available.
2. Merchandise Sales: The organization sells branded merchandise including jackets, hoodies, t-shirts, and accessories through its online shop, with proceeds benefiting youth programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hillside Connection is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free, donation-based basketball clinics, competitive leagues (3v3 tournaments and the Hoopster League), enrichment field trips, and community engagement programming for youth in grades 1st-8th in Southern Colorado Springs. Programming is offered at the Hillside Community Center and through partnerships with Harrison School District 2 and Colorado Springs School District 11, with scholarships available for all participants.

Product overview

Hillside Connection is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a multi-tiered youth development approach centered on basketball. The portfolio consists of Basketball Clinics (fundamental skill development), the 3v3 Summer Basketball Tournaments (competitive leagues), and the Hoopster League (district-partnered competitive play for 4th/5th graders). Supporting programs include Enrichment Activities (educational field trips), Community Engagement initiatives, the GameLikeHer Basketball Camp (girls-focused), Derrick White Basketball Academy, and The Factory (upcoming facility). The organization also sells branded HC Apparel and merchandise to fund programming. All programs are donation-based with scholarships available, serving youth in grades 1st-8th in Southern Colorado Springs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Factory: A program mentioned as coming soon on the Hillside Connection website.
• SheLeads Month
• Hoopster League
• Spring Business Immersion Series

Products and services

• Basketball Clinics
• 3v3 Summer Basketball Tournaments
• Hoopster League Collaborative competitive basketball league partnering with Harrison School District 2 and Colorado Springs School District 11 to provide free access to competitive basketball for 4th/5th grade boys and girls, including jerseys, shoes, coach workshops, divisional play, and championship play.
• Enrichment Activities Experiential learning activities including trips to Olympic Training Center, US Olympic and Paralympic Museum, Fine Arts Center, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and sports-related educational experiences for youth participants.
• Community Engagement Volunteer programs and community involvement including local organization support, community events, holiday coat and turkey drives, back-to-school drives, and community projects serving youth, guardians, and community residents.
• GameLikeHer Basketball Camp Annual basketball camp focused on empowering girls through basketball skills, wellness activities including yoga, empowerment panels, and mentorship programs.
• Derrick White Basketball Academy Youth basketball camp held at Sierra High School featuring NBA player Derrick White, providing skill development and mentorship for 1st-8th grade participants, serving nearly 100 kids.
• The Factory Upcoming program facility currently under development by Hillside Connection, with specific program details to be announced.
• HC Apparel and Merchandise Branded merchandise including jackets, hoodies, t-shirts, and accessories sold through the organization's online shop, with proceeds benefiting youth programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 1,200 youth have participated in HC programming since inception
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Derrick White / Boston CelticscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2025Olympic gold medalist and NBA Boston Celtics guard Derrick White partnered with Hillside Connection for a youth basketball academy camp at Sierra High School, providing mentorship and basketball instruction to nearly 100 kids in grades 1st-8th.
• Sheryl Swoopes and Lenny WilkenscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBasketball legends and hall-of-famers Sheryl Swoopes and Lenny Wilkens spoke at Hillside Connection's basketball clinic at the US Olympic and Para Olympic Museum, sharing knowledge of the game and life experiences with approximately 150 attendees.
• Fisher DeBerryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHall of Fame Air Force coach Fisher DeBerry, 86, highlighted charity coaches event and expressed support for Hillside Connection's community work with kids.
• Colorado Springs Sports CorpcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Colorado Springs Sports Corp, U.S. Figure Skating, and TrueSport to deliver Spring Business Immersion Series: The Business of Sports, giving middle school students inside look at careers in sports.
• U.S. Figure SkatingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with U.S. Figure Skating for Spring Business Immersion Series providing career exploration opportunities for middle school students.
• TrueSport / USADAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrueSport, powered by U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, partnered with Hillside Connection to deliver character development and athlete health content, incorporated into athlete development practices and coaching education model. Hosted Spring Break camps and career days.
• Harrison School District 2 (HSD2)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2022, ongoing partnership providing FREE access to competitive basketball play for 13 elementary schools in Southeast Colorado Springs. League includes jerseys, shoes, coach workshops powered by Positive Coaching Alliance, divisional play, championship bracket, and coach compensation.
• Colorado Springs School District 11 (CSD11)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpring 2025 partnership providing additional playing experience for 8 elementary schools, complementary to existing programs for underserved schools in the district.
• Mountain West ConferenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege conferences partnered with Hillside Connection on free youth sports clinic to bring athletic programming to more kids in the community.
• Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRMAC partner providing support for youth sports programming.
• Positive Coaching AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing coach workshops for Hoopster League coaches, powering coach development and education.
• Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity department partner supporting youth sports programs and community facilities.
• Kids on BikesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner supporting youth development initiatives.
• Junior Achievement of Southern ColoradominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing youth development and educational programming support.
• Generation WildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting youth engagement and enrichment activities.
• Project Backboard / Every Court Has A StorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Every Court Has A Story, Project Backboard, JDS Sports, Local Hoops, and Victory to renovate Memorial Park basketball courts in Colorado Springs, winning the 2025 Every Court Has A Story contest.
• City of Colorado SpringscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity partner providing support for youth sports programming and facility access through Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Good Sports: Nonprofit that donates sports equipment, apparel, and footwear to youth in need; functionally comparable to HC's jersey/shoe distribution model within the Hoopster League and across youth sports programs.
• Positive Coaching Alliance: National nonprofit developing 'better athletes, better people' through coach and youth sports partner training; HC is an active partner, leveraging PCA workshops to power Hoopster League coach development.

Direct peers

• Up2Us Sports: National nonprofit that trains and places coaches in underserved communities to drive youth development through sports; shares HC's model of coach-led sports programming for at-risk youth populations.
• Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation: Sports-focused nonprofit that supports underserved youth through sport, with basketball as a primary vehicle; closely aligned with HC's basketball-centered youth development approach and high-profile athlete-driven funding model.
• Laureus Sport for Good: Global nonprofit using sport to address social challenges facing youth; directly comparable to HC's mission of leveraging basketball as a pathway to opportunity for underserved youth.
• Right To Play: International nonprofit using sport and play to educate and empower children and youth facing adversity; mission-aligned with HC's sport-as-pathway approach for underserved youth.
• Police Athletic League: Community-based nonprofit providing youth sports and development programming to underserved youth, closely aligned with Hillside Connection's model of combining athletics with youth development in a community setting.

Broad incumbents

• Jr. NBA / NBA Foundation: NBA's youth basketball participation and development program offering clinics, leagues, and curriculum for youth; comparable to HC's basketball clinics and Hoopster League but operating at national scale through schools and partners.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development nonprofit offering sports, education, and enrichment programs through community club locations; comparable to HC's multi-tier youth development framework but at vastly greater scale and breadth.

Regional players

• YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region: Regional YMCA serving the same Colorado Springs market with youth sports, enrichment, and family programming, including basketball leagues; directly comparable in mission and geography to Hillside Connection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hillside-connection

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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