Empowering Youth Through Basketball
Founded by Shubham, a high school student at North Trail High School in Calgary, Dreams for Teens is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underprivileged youth by helping them pursue their passion for basketball—regardless of financial barriers.
We believe every young athlete deserves a fair shot. Unfortunately, the rising costs of club fees, equipment, and tournament travel—often reaching over $1,000—exclude many talented youth from participating in the sport they love. This financial burden not only limits access but also crushes dreams.
To combat this, Dreams for Teens organizes local 3v3 basketball tournaments and community events, with proceeds going directly toward supporting youth teams, purchasing gear, covering tournament fees, and donating to local causes such as Calgary Youth Sports. We aim to rebuild basketball as a community-first sport—accessible, inclusive, and inspiring.
Meet Our Team
Passionate individuals dedicated to making basketball accessible for every young athlete.
Shubham
Started Dreams for Teens to give every kid a shot on the court, regardless of background. Leads operations, partnerships, and outreach.
Rajul Chaundry and Mannanbir Chug
Self-taught creators who jumped headfirst into social media to amplify our mission. Rajul and Mannanbir built and manages all our content, with a focus on relatable storytelling and consistency.
Sehej Dhillon and Rhythm Dakhal
Collaborated on all things design — from web layout to visual branding — helping Dreams for Teens go from idea to polished platform.
Abhishek Parmar
Handles community donations, helps strategize grassroots fundraising, and supports event planning with sponsor materials.
Shiv Bhardwaj
Leads sponsorship outreach and partnership growth, oversees community-driven fundraising efforts, and ensures seamless coordination of sponsor assets for events.