Crown Roots Foundation

Crown Roots Foundation

Building the infrastructure that Pocono Mountain youth athletics has never had — so talent stays, grows, and thrives where it is.

0
Girls AAU programs on the mountain — the Valley has 2
49%
of Mountain students are economically disadvantaged — expected to pay $1,500-$5,000 for off-season development
45-60 min
Drive to the nearest competitive girls development — Valley families drive 15 min

The Problem

Pocono Mountain has the athletes. It has the families. It even has newly renovated gymnasiums. What it doesn't have is structured, year-round youth basketball development — and the gap between Mountain and Valley programs is growing every season.

Crown Roots Foundation exists to close that gap by funding and supporting Crown Hub, a comprehensive youth basketball program that combines athletics with academic support, college readiness, and community investment.

What Crown Hub Provides

Year-Round Development

Structured off-season training, competitive leagues, and skill development that Mountain families currently drive 45-60 minutes to access.

Academic Integration

Basketball as a vehicle for academic accountability, college preparation, and life skills — not just athletics in isolation.

College Readiness

A national college database that exposes the true cost gap, helping Pocono families make informed decisions about higher education.

Accessible & Local

Programs built on the mountain, for the mountain — eliminating the geographic and financial barriers that currently exclude our youth.

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