Blacktop Kings and Queens Youth Sports Academy 3.97

Coach Manny founded BTKQS in June of 2012. His passion was to help at-risk youth become strong athletes that were coachable while also developing strong work ethics. Coach Manny wanted a program for the youth that was affordable and regardless of income or race, would have an opportunity to learn the game of basketball and bring out their fullest potential.
BTKQS not only helps at-risk inner city youth but also gives back to the community. Within a year of starting BTKQS, numerous corporations such as Panera Bread have supported the organization. Every Wednesday night, Panera Bread donates food to BTKQS to enable BTKQS to bring food to the Williamsburg shelter every Wednesday night. BTKQS also feeds up to 200 people the first Thursday of every month at Mount Mariah on First Street in Richmond, VA. BTKQS prides itself in throwing annual Back to School and Summer Slam fundraisers where they have giveaways, motivational speakers, and Feed the Community programs.