Julius Brooks started Ballers Forge with a simple purpose: to give back to the community that raised him.

Growing up in Greensboro, North Carolina, Julius saw firsthand how talent and potential can be everywhere, while access and opportunity are not. Ballers Forge was created to help close that gap. Giving young athletes access to the resources, guidance, mentorship, and opportunities that are often easier to find for those from more privileged backgrounds.

But the mission goes beyond sports. Julius believes young athletes should be prepared for who they are after the game ends. Ballers Forge encourages them to think about their education, careers, finances, responsibilities, and the kind of future they want to build.

The goal is to develop more than better athletes. It’s to help build confident, prepared young people who are ready for whatever comes next.