Hoops & Health offers exciting Celebrity Basketball Games, engaging youth basketball clinics and camps, a motivational forum featuring motivational keynote speaker Michael Douglas, and a celebration of sports history, including appearances by Harlem legend Michael Douglas from the Harlem Globetrotters, all focused on youth empowerment and wellness.
For inquiries about youth basketball clinics and camps, or to book motivational keynote speaker Michael Douglas, a Harlem legend and former member of the Harlem Globetrotters, please call (678) 630-8843. His focus on youth empowerment and wellness makes him an inspiring choice for events.
The Michael Douglas Youth Foundation™ is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering positive messages and activities for individuals of all ages. This foundation also leverages the Harlem Legends for various speaking engagements, festival appearances, and youth basketball camps and clinics. The Harlem Legends aim to unite communiti
The Michael Douglas Youth Foundation™ is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering positive messages and activities for individuals of all ages. This foundation also leverages the Harlem Legends for various speaking engagements, festival appearances, and youth basketball camps and clinics. The Harlem Legends aim to unite communities by supporting organizations in their fundraising efforts through engaging celebrity basketball games and health and fitness initiatives. These activities are designed to be fun, positive, and family-oriented. The Michael Douglas Youth Foundation™ is committed to providing enriching and educational activities for communities and organizations worldwide. Founded by the legendary Michael Douglas, a former Harlem Globetrotter, and the Harlem Legends basketball team, the foundation focuses on inspiring youth and promoting a healthy lifestyle. The MDYF collaborates with motivational speakers, NBA stars, Harlem Legends members, and entertainers to raise funds for non-profit organizations, enhance communities across the nation, and teach youth essential skills for success in life. The Harlem Legends play a vital role in the activities of the Michael Douglas Youth Foundation™, utilizing their experience as professional athletes, former players of the Harlem Globetrotters, NBA, NFL, and past USA Olympians. The Michael Douglas Youth Foundation has been recognized as an advocate for the President's Fitness Challenge. The Harlem Legends will lead as role models for our youth and society through initiatives like the Hoops & Health Campaign, Shoot for the Stars Basketball & Physical Fitness Camps, Celebrity Basketball Shows, and Motivational Programs. About our Founder: “Luck only happens when preparation and opportunity meet.” Michael shares this message with youth, as it has guided his own life. Growing up in Memphis, TN, Michael Douglas developed a passion for basketball. His commitment and determination made him an exceptional player at every level. Michael excelled at Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis and became a star athlete at Dyersburg State College in Tennessee. In 1986, he seized the opportunity to try out for the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, alongside 1,500 other talented athletes. Michael was selected as the top pick for the Harlem Globetrotters and toured with the team from 1986 to 1993, performing in over 100 countries as the 7th Showman in the history of the Harlem Globetrotters—spreading positivity and promoting diversity. In 1991, Michael founded the Michael Douglas Youth Foundation™ (MDYF) to help individuals and communities achieve their maximum potential. The foundation's mission is to offer activities that are both enjoyable and educational while modeling a healthy lifestyle. The MDYF is dedicated to helping communities provide positive and educational activities for youth.
