Rise Up Hoops

Rise Up Hoops Memorial Day was such an incredible day. Hundreds of kids that got to hoop, fall in love with the game, get a meal, have their hair cut and be led by former college players, coaches and staff.

But above all they heard the gospel, they became apart of a family that is changing the lives of Low Country kids. A multitude of kids gave their lives to Christ that day.

I feel incredibly blessed God would see fit to use the game I love to serve our community and make His name famous.

If you’re interested in partnering with us or volunteering we’d love to talk to you. 843-743-9580





Huge shout out to Eric Cota for the video and all the barbers, coaches and volunteers that made this day a success.

Click link below to watch ⬇️

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZK03NSAiMz/?igsh=ZW96YnN1bGlhZm5k

Basketball brought them together. Faith, friendship, and community are helping them grow. This is bigger than basketball. If your hooper wants to go to the next level, get them to Rise Up Hoops! . #basketball #god #faith #aau #basketballneverstops

We’re honestly overwhelmed with gratitude watching what Rise Up Hoops has grown into. What started as a vision God gave us has turned into something far bigger than we ever imagined.

Every single week, hundreds of kids walk through the doors of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church - The Grove

And in light of the recent violence happening around Summerville and throughout the Lowcountry, we’re realizing more than ever just how badly this generation needs strong men of God willing to stand in the gap.

Some of these young teens come from difficult situations. Some are carrying things most couldn’t imagine or simply don’t have consistent male role models speaking life into them.

That’s where you come in.

If you love basketball, incredible. If not, that’s okay too. We need men willing to mentor, encourage, pray, build relationships, and simply show up consistently.

You do not have to be perfect.
You just have to be available.

Wednesday Nights
6 PM – 8 PM

If you’re interested in helping mentor and invest into the next generation, DM me or shoot me a text.

Coach Cutler
843-743-9580

This morning is heavy. As most of you have heard, there was a shooting at Cane Bay. One of my boys basketball players and a kid heavily involved with Rise Up Hoops had his brother shot five times.

Moments like this remind us why reaching our youth matters so much.

A lot of these kids are carrying pain, trauma, anger, pressure, and things most people never see. Most of the kids we reach would never step into a traditional youth group setting, and many of them don’t know Jesus. That’s why the opportunity for real life change is so huge.

God has opened a door through basketball. Kids come to play ball, get fed, build relationships, and hear about Jesus. And we’ve seen it firsthand lives changed, kids coming to Christ, attitudes changing, and young people starting to head down a different path.

This past Wednesday we had over 80 Lowcountry kids in the gym. Our mission has never been just basketball. It’s about creating a safe place where kids can be encouraged, mentored, loved, challenged, and shown there is a better way forward.

In moments like this, it’s easy for social media to become filled with jokes, division, anger, and insensitive comments, but these are real people, real families, and real lives being affected. Our community doesn’t need more hate right now. It needs compassion, prayer, guidance, and people willing to stand in the gap for the next generation.

Please pray for the victims, their families, and the entire Cane Bay community this morning. Rise Up will continue doing everything we can to love, mentor, feed, encourage, and point these young people toward Jesus and hope.

Excited to announce this fall Rise Up will partner with as we launch the Rise Up x JrNBA League this fall.

Basketball played and taught the way it should be.

This co-ed league for ages 6–14 is designed for both beginners and experienced players who want to grow their game in a positive, competitive, and encouraging environment. Our goal is bigger than just wins and losses. We want kids learning the game the right way while building confidence, teamwork, discipline, and a real love for basketball.

Each team will represent an NBA team and players will receive NBA-style jerseys, making this an experience kids will truly remember.

We’re incredibly excited for what this partnership means for the future of basketball in our community and for the opportunity to continue pouring into the next generation on and off the court. Registration starts June 15th

Spots will fill up quickly.

For more information, text 843-743-9585.

Tonight Rise Up Hoops has Youth Small Groups, a place where kids in the Lowcountry can grow in their faith and build real friendships.

Sundays | 5:00–6:30 PM

This isn’t just another event. It’s a space where your child can:
• Grow in their relationship with Jesus
• Find their people
• Build meaningful, lasting friendships
• Be encouraged, supported, and poured into

If your teen has been looking for something more than than surface level friendships… this is it.

3 DAYS A WEEK. REAL DEVELOPMENT.

Rise Up Hoops is now offering structured group training every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for players serious about getting better.

$160/month
That’s 12 sessions every month only about $13 per session.

Most individual training sessions cost more than that for just one workout.

Our workouts are built to help players improve in real game situations, not just run drills. We focus on:

• Ball handling under pressure
• Game speed shooting
• Finishing through contact
• Decision making & basketball IQ
• Defensive intensity
• Competitive live play

This is a positive environment where kids can be pushed, encouraged, held accountable, and surrounded by other players who want to grow.

Not every athlete can make every session — and that’s okay. The goal is giving families a consistent place their kids can train up to 3 times a week and continue developing month after month.

Led by coaches and former players who truly care about helping athletes improve on and off the court.

If your child wants to stay active, compete, build confidence, and get better this summer, this is a great opportunity.

Spots are limited.

Comment “HOOPS” or message us for more info.
843-743-9585

We’re incredibly honored and grateful to see Rise Up Hoops featured on the front page of The Post and Courier/The Berkeley Independent .

While basketball is a huge part of what we do, Rise Up has always been about more than the game. Our heart is to mentor kids, build community, point people to Christ, and be a light in a world that desperately needs it.

Every week, hundreds of kids walk through our doors for training, open gym, meals, mentorship, and community. None of this happens without people willing to serve, give, pray, and support what’s being built here.

We’re especially thankful for our home church, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church - The Grove, for continually opening its doors to these kids and families, and for the churches and volunteers who provide meals, hair cuts, mentorship and show up week after week to pour into this generation. The community has truly come together in a special way.

As Rise Up continues to grow, we are currently looking for both monthly sponsors and one-time supporters to help us continue reaching and serving these kids every week.

If you’d like to partner with us:

Monthly giving: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/rise-up-hoops-ministries

One-time gift: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=4551677348677208936&created=1777472077.4449801&printed=1

Rise Up Ministries is a registered 501(c)(3), and all donations are tax deductible.

https://www.postandcourier.com/berkeley-independent/rise-up-hoops-offers-youth-mentorship-and-hope/article_0ea6ea53-ee3c-4e05-b4c4-fbad819db056.html #

We’re grateful for every person who has supported this mission. Big things are ahead.

📝 Caley Smith

Rise Up Hoops offers youth mentorship and hope On any given Wednesday night in Summerville, the sound of bouncing basketballs echoes through a small, once-overlooked church gym off U.S. 78. Sneakers squeak, laughter fills the air and for

We are excited to have come share his story with us this coming Wednesday. There will be free hair cuts, our typical 3v3 and 5v5 and Dalton will be sharing his story.

You won’t want to miss this night of Rise Up. Bring a friend.