Building Believers, Inc.

What Building Believers, Inc. does

Building Believers, Inc. operates Hoop Hunter Basketball, a private non-profit youth basketball training organization founded in 1991 and headquartered in Roanoke, Texas, serving the Dallas-Fort Worth / North Texas region. The organization delivers a comprehensive menu of basketball services — private one-on-one training, semi-private and small group training (2-4 players), weekday skill-development programs, Saturday clinics ($50/session), spring break and summer camps ($50-$180), special events with named coaches Coach Deon and Coach Taylor ($60-$65), party packages ($495-$595), game film analysis, and virtual Student-Athlete Success Discussions ($85-$200) — to K-12 youth athletes, families, church groups, and youth basketball teams.

Underlying technology is minimal: the website is built on Wix, event registration runs through LeagueApps, virtual sessions are delivered via Zoom, and payment processing is standard with cash, checks, debit/credit cards, and PayPal accepted. No proprietary technology systems, AI/ML capabilities, mobile app, APIs, or platform infrastructure were identified. The operating stack is entirely composed of commodity third-party tools.

The business monetizes through unit-priced service offerings, transactional apparel sales (t-shirts and dri-fit shirts at $23-$26), and party facility rentals, with go-to-market executed as direct-to-consumer and event-driven enrollment through online registration. A linked non-profit arm under the same legal entity sponsors Random Acts of Kindness events, open runs, and scholarship-supported training for underserved youth, providing community outreach that is funded separately from commercial training revenue. The organization is founder-led by CEO/President Deon Hunter and has not raised external capital, has no parent company, and operates from a single gym facility at 10600 Dunham Rd, Roanoke, TX 76262.

Name

Building Believers, Inc.

Legal name

Building Believers, Inc.

Website

https://hoophunter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Building Believers, Inc. operates Hoop Hunter Basketball, a non-profit youth basketball training organization founded in 1991 that delivers private lessons, camps, clinics, party packages, and virtual mentorship to K-12 athletes in the Dallas-Fort Worth region from a single Roanoke, Texas gym.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Basketball Training Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Camps (Theater, Musical Theater, Dance) (EDAMALAI), Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

Keywords

• Youth basketball training
• Basketball camps clinics
• Youth sports mentorship
• Private basketball coaching
• Youth athletic development

Headquarters

HQ city

Roanoke

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Basketball Training Services: Private and semi-private basketball training sessions provided at the gym facility. Sessions include 1-on-1 training, small group training (up to 4 players), and weekday programs. Revenue generated through session packages paid in advance.
2. Camps and Clinics: Seasonal camps including spring break camps, summer camps, and Saturday clinics offering basketball skills instruction. Pricing varies by program type and duration.
3. Special Events: Premium events featuring specific coaches such as Coach Deon and Coach Taylor. These are specialized intensive training sessions for experienced players with higher price points.
4. Party Packages: Facility rentals for basketball-themed parties including court time, party room access, coach-directed games, and refreshments. Two tiers available: Triple Threat ($495) and Slam Dunk ($595).
5. Apparel Sales: Branded merchandise including t-shirts, dri-fit shirts, and accessories sold through the online apparel store. Items priced between $23-$26.
6. Student-Athlete Success Discussions: Virtual mentorship and advice sessions for student-athletes via Zoom. Provided by experienced former players and trainers. Staff Trainer Pricing: 45 min @ $85, 1 hour @ $110, 1h15m @ $135, 1h30m @ $150. Deon Hunter Pricing: 1 hour @ $150, 1h15m @ $175, 1h30m @ $200.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Building Believers, Inc. operates Hoop Hunter Basketball, a youth basketball training organization delivering private and semi-private coaching, weekday programs, Saturday clinics, spring break and summer camps, special events, virtual student-athlete mentorship, game film analysis, party packages, and community outreach programs for K-12 athletes and families in North Texas. The organization emphasizes a faith-based, whole-person approach that combines athletic skill development with character and spiritual mentorship, supplemented by an apparel store and a non-profit arm (BBI Random Acts) that provides scholarships and free programming to underserved youth.

Product overview

Building Believers, Inc. operates Hoop Hunter Basketball as a basketball training and mentorship organization serving the North Texas/Dallas-Fort Worth region. The core offering is a comprehensive suite of basketball training services including Private Training (one-on-one coaching), Semi-Private/Small Group Training (2-4 participants), Weekday Programs (structured skill development), Saturday Clinics, Summer Camps, Spring Break Camps, and Special Events with Coach Deon. Supporting services include Student-Athlete Success Discussions (virtual mentorship via Zoom), Game Film Analysis, and Party Packages. The organization also runs BBI Random Acts of Kindness Events as a community outreach initiative for underserved youth, including Open Run Events and Drills/Mentorship Programs. An ancillary apparel store sells branded merchandise including dri-fit shirts and t-shirts. The organization emphasizes faith-based values and character development alongside athletic training, having served the community for over 34 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Training One-on-one basketball training sessions lasting 60 minutes with direct feedback and coaching from Hoop Hunter trainers, offered as single sessions or packages of 10. Quoted on a contact basis.
• Semi-Private/Small Group Training Small group basketball training sessions for 2-4 participants that foster teamwork while still providing individual attention, positioned as a more economical alternative to private training.
• Weekday Programs Structured basketball skill development programs held on weekday afternoons and evenings, teaching fundamentals, ball handling, shooting, and game concepts for various grade levels.
• Saturday Clinics Weekly Saturday basketball clinics focused on dribbling, driving, ball handling, screening, and scoring techniques, priced at $50 per session with buddy and team discounts.
• Spring Break Camps Basketball training camps during spring break teaching fundamentals, ball handling, shooting skills, dribbling, layups, and scrimmages for various age groups, priced at $50 per session.
• Summer Camps Multi-day basketball camps held during summer break covering fundamentals, offensive/defensive play, ball handling, shooting, and game concepts, priced at $180 for a four-day program (e.g., July 20-23).
• Special Events with Coach Deon Advanced basketball training events led by CEO Deon Hunter focusing on guard play, ball handling skills, attacking the basket, and mental preparation for experienced players, priced at $65 per 2-hour session.
• Student-Athlete Success Discussions Virtual coaching and mentorship sessions delivered via Zoom for student-athletes to receive advice, guidance, and mental preparation tips from experienced former players and trainers, with Staff Trainer pricing from 45 min @ $85 to 1h30m @ $150 and premium Deon Hunter pricing from 1 hour @ $150 to 1h30m @ $200.
• Game Film Analysis Basketball film study sessions where players learn to analyze their own gameplay and opponents' offensive/defensive schemes to gain competitive advantages.
• Party Packages Basketball-themed party packages including court time, coaching, party room access, and refreshments, offered in Triple Threat ($495, up to 30 guests) and Slam Dunk ($595, up to 40 guests) tiers, with optional add-ons such as popcorn machine ($20) and projector ($10).
• BBI Random Acts of Kindness Community Programs Community outreach programs sponsored by the Building Believers non-profit, offering leadership development, basketball skills training, mentorship, and team building for underserved youth at low or no cost, including open-run events for 4th-8th graders and structured drills/mentorship programs.
• Hoop Hunter Apparel Branded basketball apparel including t-shirts, dri-fit shirts, and accessories (e.g., HHB Since 1991, Hoop Hunter Cross Dri-Fit, Clock Work Dri Fit, All Grind Dri Fit), priced between $23 and $26, sold online with shipping or in-gym pickup.

Quantifiable outcome

• 34+ years serving North Texas youth through basketball training programs

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Building Believers, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding Believers is the non-profit arm of Hoop Hunter Basketball that enables community outreach and provides services to underserved youth at low or no cost. They sponsor Random Acts of Kindness events, open run events, and provide scholarships for families unable to afford participation. The organization is co-located at the Hoop Hunter facility and shares the mission of faith-based youth development through basketball.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Parisi Speed School: Franchised youth sports performance training network with private and group sessions for athletes. Comparable in operating training facilities with structured programs and a multi-location franchise model.
• PGC Basketball (Point Guard College): Premium national basketball skills camp operator running multi-city summer camps and virtual training. Comparable in targeting serious youth athletes and premium pricing for skill development.
• Breakthrough Basketball: National basketball training company offering camps, clinics, online training, and instructional content for youth players. Direct competitor in skill-development programming and online video instruction.
• Five-Star Basketball Camp: Long-running national basketball camp brand offering summer camps and showcases. Comparable in established brand, multi-decade history, and youth-focused basketball development.

Broad incumbents

• i9 Sports: National franchised youth sports league operator (basketball, soccer, flag football, etc.) with league-based programming for K-12. Comparable in youth sports customer base and multi-format offerings, though broader than basketball-only.
• USA Basketball: Governing body for basketball in the U.S. that runs youth development programs, camps, and clinics. Comparable in curating youth basketball instruction and offering development pathways, with broader national scope.
• Jr. NBA / NBA Youth Programs: National youth basketball participation program run by the NBA, partnering with local organizations to deliver leagues and events. Comparable as a youth basketball participation brand and a potential partner/channel for local operators.

Emerging players

• CoachUp: Online marketplace connecting athletes with private coaches across multiple sports including basketball. Comparable in private training services model and direct-to-consumer youth athlete customer.
• Skyhook Basketball: Multi-location youth basketball training facility offering private and group lessons. Comparable in facility-based private training model and youth skill-development programming.

Regional players

• EmpowerU Sports: Multi-sport youth training and development provider in the Midwest/Dallas-Fort Worth region offering private lessons and team training. Comparable in serving youth athletes in the same regional market with similar private/group training services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/hoophunterbball
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@deonhunterakatheoriginalho4521/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/hoophunter4life
• Instagraminstagram.com/hoophunterbball
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hoop-hunter-basketball

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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