Handlelife Elite Team
Supports one competitive Handlelife Elite travel team (8 players) for the full season.
- Full season training
- Tournament travel
- Professional uniforms
- Academic mentorship
Providing education, mentorship, and opportunity to youth through basketball and creative learning
Every child deserves a place to belong. Too many young people lack positive role models, safe places to grow, quality coaching, and opportunities that can change the direction of their lives. The Handlelife Legacy Foundation exists to close that gap through basketball, mentorship, education, and leadership development.
Mentorship
Academic Support
Basketball Development
Scholarships
Career Exposure
Community
Through scholarships and community support, we ensure committed young athletes can participate regardless of financial circumstances.
Internship VolunteerThe Handlelife Legacy Foundation (501(c)(3)) provides education, mentorship, and opportunity to youth through basketball and creative learning.
To empower the next generation of youth to become leaders on and off the court by providing elite basketball training, comprehensive mentorship, and creative educational opportunities that build clear college pathways and lifelong success.
Founded by Johnny Stephene (Dribble2Much), the foundation operates from Handlelife HQ in Chatsworth, CA — a training and mentorship hub that combines basketball, tutoring, and leadership development.
Our goal is to help kids grow as students, athletes, and leaders, while creating real exposure and college pathways through athletics and academics.
The Handlelife Experiences are free events hosted by our Handlelife Legacy Foundation to give young kids from the community access to learn about basketball culture, train, compete, and the opportunity for exposure. We host these Experiences frequently and usually partner with renowned coaches, NBA players, entrepreneurs, mental health and nutrition specialists, career speakers, and others who serve as mentors and can motivate and inspire young players to focus on hard work and the pursuit of their dreams.
200+
Schoolarships awarded
800+
Hours of menthorship
10+
Community events hosted
2k
Volunteer hours
From youth leagues to elite competitive teams, we provide comprehensive programs for every level
Supports one competitive Handlelife Elite travel team (8 players) for the full season.
Sponsors one student-athlete’s 9-week Handlelife Academy cycle focused on skill, discipline, and leadership development.
Funds the Handlelife League for 3rd–6th graders — eight teams competing over a six-week season.
Provides a full Handlelife Camp week (20+ hours of training and mentorship).
Johnny Stephene created the Handlelife Legacy Foundation because he saw too many talented young people held back by circumstances—not ability. Financial barriers, limited mentorship, and a lack of safe, positive environments prevent countless kids from reaching their potential.
For Johnny, basketball is more than a game—it's a tool to build confidence, character, and opportunity. The Foundation exists to ensure every child has the support, guidance, and belief they need to succeed in sports, school, and life.
Through the Handlelife Legacy Foundation, Johnny combines his passion for basketball with a commitment to education and mentorship, creating pathways for young athletes to succeed both on and off the court.
Your sponsorship directly impacts young lives, providing opportunities for growth, education, and success
PLATINUM
$100,000
Facility Sponsor
Funds the Handlelife HQ facility, equipment, tutoring programs, and community events. Includes naming opportunities for a court, classroom, or program.
GOLD
$50,000
Handlelife Elite Team
Supports one competitive Handlelife Elite travel team (8 players) for the full season. Covers training, travel, tournaments, uniforms, and academic mentorship.
SILVER
$25,000
Annual Scholarships
Provides two students with full-year scholarships in the Handlelife Academy Program, including 9-week cycles, tutoring, and mentorship.
BRONZE
$10,000
Handlelife League Sponsor
Funds the Handlelife League for 3rd–6th graders — eight teams competing over a six-week season.
COPPER
$5,000
Player Development Sponsor
Covers one athlete’s full Handlelife Academy season: training, mentorship, tutoring, and travel.
ACADEMY
$1,000
Handlelife Academy Program
Sponsors one student-athlete’s 9-week Handlelife Academy cycle focused on skill, discipline, and leadership development.
FRIEND
$500
Youth Camp Experience
Provides a full Handlelife Camp week (20+ hours of training and mentorship).
SUPPORTER
$100
Training & Education Supporter
Supports academic materials, training equipment, and facility upkeep.
It runs the community programs, funds scholarships, and raises money through donations, grants, and sponsorship tiers. It has also contributed to the facility build-out, and once the facility is operational it pays rent for its own program hours like any other renter.
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