Maximum Performance Basketball School, Inc. (MPBSI) is a 501 (c) (3) not for profit agency founded to improve quality of life and prevent alcohol, tobacco, and drug use as well as self-defeating behaviors in children and young people.

Our primary goal is to promote academic excellence, therby helping disadvantaged and under served youth gain a college education and establish professional careers. Since 1988, the founder, James E. Brown, has used basketball fundamentals to teach critical thinking, discipline, and personal development. He began MPBSI as the non-profit arm of James E. Brown Basketball School officially in 2001 to reach students 3rd grade-college in under served areas across North Texas.

The program targets children who are at high risk for school drop out, substance abuse, or criminal involvement and aids an average of 300 children annually. Fifty nine percent are female and eighty three percent are minorities. Twenty percent are in the 3rd through the 6th grades, twenty five percent in 7th through 8th grades, and fifty five percent in 9th through 12th grade.

Our core services consist of:

• Academic tutoring - math, science, and computer technology
• SAT/ACT Preparation - our prep courses have helped students increase scores by 200 points
• College Mentoring - college selection, application, and goal setting
• Life Skills Training - time management, negotiation, financial literacy, etc.
• Leaders in Training - leadership training and supervisory opportunities
• Life and Career Consultation - long term, personal and professional problem resolution
• Basketball Skills - focuses on marketable athletic skills, work ethic, and team building
• College Prospects Evaluations For H.S. Students In Dallas Region
• Recruiting Service For Colleges Local and National
• Mentoring - one on one pairing of a student and adult for tutoring and personal development
• Work Force Development
• Health and Wellness

MPBS, Inc. Community Partners

JEBBS/MPBSI enjoys a good and participatory relationship with local business and community leaders. We have partnered with the following organizations to better serve our students: