Meet Coach Keith Henderson of Maricopa, AZ

He is the Director of The COPA FORCE 1 a Maricopa

Youth Basketball Athletics Program, dedicated to Providing basketball skills and discipline.

COPA FORCE 1 is working to get young athletes to work "everyday side-by-side" with its neighbors, to make sure that everyone, "regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive".

According to Coach Keith, "The process is long, it takes patience, perseverance, and a very dedicated athlete and organization to make it happen".

COPA FORCE 1 has 20 young athletes and three coaches and support staff working together to get ready for the season.

They have created a fundraising campaign and want to team up with the community to help them reach their financial goals.

"By contributing, you are supporting COPA FORCE 1 as an organization and its athletes. You are also becoming part of something BIG, and so POWERFUL, that is helping young athletes reach their dreams and achieve athletic excellence. Being a part of the COPA FORCE 1 is a big step forward in an athlete's development, and we believe we can take them to the next level".