BTH

Hall of Famer · Official Sixers Partner · Marriott Downtown · Nationwide

Clear Thinking.Better Choices.

Beyond the Hardwood deploys retired professional athletes into corporate, school, nonprofit, and community environments nationwide. Founded in Philadelphia. Operating across the country.

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16+

Years Pro · Hall of Famer

Nationwide Programming3-Pillar System2001 NBA Finals StarterHall of FamerGold Medalist16 Years Professional Pro-Am Series PA250 Official PartnerOfficial Sixers PartnerMarriott Downtown PhiladelphiaCity of PhiladelphiaMishka Premium Vodka Basketball · Pickleball · Flag Football24 Events Per Year Nationwide Programming3-Pillar System2001 NBA Finals StarterHall of FamerGold Medalist16 Years Professional Pro-Am Series PA250 Official PartnerOfficial Sixers PartnerMarriott Downtown PhiladelphiaCity of PhiladelphiaMishka Premium Vodka Basketball · Pickleball · Flag Football24 Events Per Year

The Framework

The 3-Pillar System

Every BTH engagement is built on three pillars that drive real outcomes — not just inspiration.

Wellness & Mindset

Mental health, self-awareness, and emotional regulation. Athletes share real strategies from real pressure — not theory.

Money, Entrepreneurship & Life Skills

Financial literacy, entrepreneurship, decision-making, and planning. Lessons learned from earning — and losing — millions in public, and building businesses after the game.

Purpose & Leadership

Identity, transition, and contribution. What happens when the jersey comes off and real life begins.

One Mission. Multiple Doors.

Our Programs

Schools & Youth

K-12 assemblies, workshops, and athlete-led days. Real talk from real pros.

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Corporate

Keynotes, team-building, and leadership workshops powered by athletes who performed under pressure.

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Pro-Am Series

Basketball, pickleball, flag football. 24 events per year with retired and active pros.

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Years Pro

NBA Teams

States

Events / Year

Our Partners

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America250PA — Pennsylvania's 250th

Official PA250 Partner. Events and programming across the Commonwealth through 2027.

Mishka Premium Vodka

Pennsylvania's First Black-Owned Distillery. Official PA250 Commemorative Spirit.

Marriott Downtown Philadelphia

Official corporate hospitality partner. Executive accommodations and event venues.

City of Philadelphia

Official civic partner. Mayor Parker's administration. Violence prevention and community investment alignment.

What People Say

Real Feedback

★★★★★

"The students were completely engaged. Dr. Jones doesn't talk at kids — he connects with them. Best assembly we've had in years."

K. Mitchell

Principal · Philadelphia School District

★★★★★

"Our leadership team walked away with real tools, not just stories. The pressure-to-performance framework changed how we approach conflict."

D. Patel

VP Operations · Fortune 500 Company

★★★★★

"High impact without being dramatic or over the top. Professional, authentic, and genuinely moving."

R. Sullivan

Director · Nonprofit Partner

★★★★★

"The financial literacy workshop opened my eyes. Real strategies, not textbook theories."

T. Williams

Program Director · Lehigh Valley YMCA

★★★★★

"The Pro-Am brought out the entire community. Families, businesses, athletes all in one space."

J. Rodriguez

Parks & Rec Director · Harrisburg

★★★★★

"Jumaine's story about identity beyond basketball hit our team hard. Half the room was in tears."

A. Lewis

CEO · Regional Health System

Upcoming

Next Up

MAR 19

Liberty Lanes

Community event in Philadelphia. Retired player appearances, bowling, 76ers watch party, Mishka hospitality. VIP reception at 4 PM. General admission at 6 PM.

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