Creating Opportunity Through
Education and Sport
The 2nd Annual Cleveland Project Golf Classic!
August 31st 2026 | Elyria Country Club
Register your foursome and take advantage of our sponsorship opportunities.
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
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🏀 That’s a wrap on Camp 1 at Lough Moss! 🎉
What a great week of basketball! From learning new skills and taking on challenges, it’s been an action-packed few days. 💪🔥
A huge thank you to all our players, coaches and parents for making it such a brilliant week. We loved every minute!
But don’t worry… we’re only getting started! 👀
There are still 6 Hard2Guard Summer Camps to come across Lough Moss, Lisburn Racquets and Newforge. Spaces are filling fast and bookings will be closing shortly, so don’t miss your chance to join us this summer.
We’ll see you on court soon! 🏀☀️
#Hard2Guard #SummerCamp #BasketballNI
Jul 10
🏀 Why 3v3 Basketball? 🏀
There was plenty of action at our latest 3v3 session, with 8 teams battling it out in fast-paced games full of energy, teamwork and smiles! 🔥
3v3 is one of the best ways for young players to develop because every player gets more touches, more decisions and more opportunities to make an impact.
Through every game, our players were developing:
🏀 Ball handling under pressure
👀 Court awareness and decision-making
🤝 Communication and teamwork
⚡ Fast transitions from attack to defence
💪 Confidence to take on challenges
🎯 Shooting, passing and finishing in game situations
With smaller teams, everyone is involved, everyone contributes and everyone improves.
A brilliant session from all 8 teams—well done. 🏀❤️
#3v3Basketball #basketballdevelopment
Jul 10
🦇 Super heroes at Hard2Guard Summer Camp… and we aren’t just talking about the coaches! 👀
Rumour has it Batman swapped Gotham for Lough Moss to work on his basketball skills! 🏀😂
Between the laughs, the games and the coaching, the campers have been working hard on their ball handling, shooting and teamwork.
Who knows who might turn up tomorrow? 👀
#Hard2Guard #SummerCamp #loughmossleisurecentre 🦇🏀
Jul 9
🏀 Day 2 at Hard2Guard Summer Camp – Lough Moss! 💪
Today the players continued to build their skills through fun drills, competitive games and team challenges, with a big focus on improving ball handling, shooting and decision-making on the court.
We’re only getting started… bring on Day 3! 🔥🏀
#Hard2Guard #SummerCamp #loughmoss
Jul 7
🏀 Day 1 at Lough Moss! 🙌
What a brilliant start to our Hard2Guard Summer Camp! 💙
Today was packed with drills, skills, games and plenty of smiles as everyone got stuck in, worked hard and had lots of fun. It was great to see players of all abilities giving everything a go and encouraging each other along the way.
Same again tomorrow! 💪🏀
#Hard2Guard #TheClevelandProject #SummerCamp #LoughMoss #basketballni
Jul 6
⏳🏀 48 HOURS TO GO! 🏀⏳
The countdown is ON! Our first Cleveland Project Summer Camp tips off this Monday at Lough Moss Leisure Centre 🙌🔥
📅 Monday 6 – Friday 10 July
🏀 Ages 5–14
💪 Led by Rolandas Bartkus and James Westland – two fantastic coaches with a proven track record of developing young basketball talent.
Whether your child is picking up a basketball for the first time or already loves the game, this is a brilliant week to learn, improve, build confidence and have plenty of fun on court. 🏀💙
⚡ Just 48 hours to go – grab one of the remaining places now!
👉 Book your place: link in bio
Who has a young baller counting down the sleeps? 👇🏀
#TheClevelandProject #CreatingOpportunityThroughBasketball
Jul 4
🇺🇸 Days 8 & 9 – USA Tour | What a Journey! 🇺🇸
All good things must come to an end... and after nine unforgettable days, there`s one thing everyone is looking forward to – a super sleep in their own bed tonight! 😴💙
🏀 Day 8 saw both teams play their final games of an incredible tour.
The girls took on Fairview Warriors and got off to a flying start, playing some fantastic team basketball to build an early lead. Their opponents fought back to edge ahead, but with just five minutes remaining our girls dug deep, forcing steal after steal and converting them into points to close the gap. A brilliant team performance with every player making an impact right to the final buzzer. 💪
The boys faced a talented Brooklyn side from Cleveland and were outstanding from the opening tip. Strong rebounding at both ends, excellent ball movement and determined defence saw them take the lead for much of the game. It looked like they had done enough, but after a thrilling finish they narrowly missed out by just a few seconds. Another performance full of character and teamwork. 👏🏀
With the basketball complete, it was time to unwind with a relaxing afternoon by the lake before everyone came together one last time for a special farewell dinner to celebrate an unforgettable week of basketball, friendship and memories. 🌅🍽️
✈️ Day 9 was all about packing the bags, saying goodbye to Cleveland and squeezing in one final American tradition... pancakes and brunch at IHOP! 🥞❤️
A huge thank you to everyone who made this tour possible – our coaches, managers, families, hosts, supporters and everyone in Cleveland who gave our players such an incredible welcome.
Until next time... 🇺🇸➡️💙🏀
#TheClevelandProject #ClevelandAllStars #CreatingOpportunityThroughBasketball
Jun 29
🇺🇸 DAY 7 | USA TOUR 🇺🇸🏀
The miles are starting to catch up with both squads, but the energy and determination are as strong as ever. 💙
The boys headed over to Baldwin Wallace to support the girls as they faced their biggest challenge yet. Taking on a Varsity team before a second game against a Junior Varsity side, the girls were pushed to another level by the speed and intensity of the opposition. A brilliant opportunity to learn, compete and show real resilience. 💪🔥
Meanwhile, the boys enjoyed an outstanding training session with Tom Fraser, Ryan Berger and Pete Carroll—an experience they’ll be talking about long after the tour ends. 🏀👏
After a full day of basketball, it was time to relax with a little shopping before everyone reunited for a local tribute band concert. Great music, lots of laughs and plenty of rock ‘n’ roll made for the perfect finish to another unforgettable day. 🎸🎶
#ClevelandProject #ClevelandAllStars #USATour2026
Jun 28
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