Creating Opportunity Through
Education and Sport
We Forge Cross-Community Connections that Would Otherwise Not Be Possible.
The Cleveland Project is a nonprofit organization connecting Cleveland and Northern Ireland through education, mentorship and basketball. We believe that when young people are given the opportunity to learn, play and belong, they grow into confident leaders who strengthen their communities. Through a shared team experience, we bring together kids who would never have had the chance to meet.
VOICES FROM THE COURT
"I love, I LOVE coaching enthusiastic kids! And the Cleveland Project has been very successful at getting school kids to be enthusiastic about basketball. I’m so happy to be part of this program to help these kids further themselves mentally and physically."
—Coach Kelvin Troy
Rutgers University '77-'81, Basketball Ireland Hall of Fame inductee
“We had a lot of fun today at the blitz because we got to play against kids we never saw before. We think playing basketball is fun because it’s something new and we’re glad we got the chance to try it.”
— Cleveland Project Youth Participants
SEE WHAT WE'RE UP TO THROUGH INSTAGRAM!
🏀 Basketball fun at Carnalridge Primary!
Coach Rolandas has been putting the Primary 5 pupils at Carnalridge Primary School through their paces as part of The Cleveland Project Schools Programme — and it’s great to see so much energy and enthusiasm on court! 🙌
Over our 8-week programme, pupils get the chance to build their basketball skills, grow in confidence and, most importantly, enjoy being active together.
A huge thank you to Coach Rolandas and everyone at Carnalridge for making us so welcome. 🧡🏀
#TheClevelandProject #SchoolsBasketball #BasketballNI #YouthBasketball #CreatingOpportunityThroughBasketball
Oct 14
🏀 60 SCHOOLS — AND COUNTING!
We’re incredibly proud to celebrate a major milestone for The Cleveland Project: our Schools Programme is now working across 60 schools throughout Northern Ireland.
From Portrush to Crossmaglen, Belfast to Armagh, Lisburn to Co. Down, basketball is creating opportunities for more young people to play, learn, compete and connect.
But this map represents much more than numbers. 💙🧡
Every dot represents schools, teachers, coaches and young people coming together through basketball — building skills, confidence, friendships and connections across communities.
A huge thank you to every school that has welcomed The Cleveland Project, and to the coaches and supporters who make the programme possible.
60 schools. One growing basketball community. 🏀
Which school or area should we reach next? 👇
#ClevelandProject #BasketballNI #SchoolsBasketball #NorthernIreland #YouthBasketball #CreatingOpportunityThroughBasketball
Oct 5
🏀 A special delivery for St. Teresa’s Primary!
The pupils have received their Full Court Peace basketballs and were straight into action, putting them to good use with Coach Kyle! 🙌
A big thank you again to Mike Evans and Full Court Peace for the generous donation, helping our young players build their skills and enjoy the game together. 🧡
#TheClevelandProject #FullCourtPeace #SchoolsBasketball #basketballni
Sep 30
Basketballs donated. Opportunities created. 🏀🧡
A big thank you to Mike Evans from Full Court Peace for donating basketballs to The Cleveland Project!
Helping more young people get on court, build confidence and enjoy the game together. 🙌
@fullcourtpeace
#TheClevelandProject #FullCourtPeace #BasketballNI #YouthBasketball #CommunitySport
Sep 29
BOO! 👻 Ready to shoot some hoops? 🏀
Our Hard2Guard Halloween camps, sponsored by The Cleveland Project, are bringing three days of basketball fun to TWO venues! 🎃
📍 Lisburn Racquets Club
📍 Lough Moss Leisure Centre, Carryduff
📅 26–28 October
⏰ 10am–1pm daily
🏀 Ages 5–18 | All abilities welcome
💷 £50 per child for all three days
Learn new skills, meet new friends and enjoy the game — whether you’re a total beginner or already playing for a team!
🎟️ Book through the link in our bio. Your child’s place is secured once you’ve registered and paid.
Tag your basketball buddy! 👇
#HalloweenCamp #Hard2Guard #TheClevelandProject
Sep 25
🏀 We’re officially a charity in Northern Ireland! 🎉
A proud moment for The Cleveland Project and everyone who has helped us get here.
Through basketball, we bring young people together to build confidence, make friendships and discover new opportunities. Achieving charity status marks an exciting new chapter in that journey.
To our coaches, volunteers, schools, families, players and supporters here and in the USA: thank you. 🧡
Here’s to creating even more opportunity through basketball!
#TheClevelandProject #CreatingOpportunityThroughBasketball #NorthernIreland #communitysport
Sep 23
🏀 Big cheers for the P5s at Killowen Primary School, enjoying their basketball sessions with Coach Kyle.
Getting active and having fun - that’s what our School Programme is all about!
#theclevelandproject #schoolsbasketball
Sep 21
Coach Rolandas getting Year 8’s into top condition at @st_ciarans_college_sport. Let’s go! ❤️🏀 #theclevelandproject #creatingopportunitythroughbasketball #schoolsprogramme
Sep 18
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