
Built From the Ground Up by a Pro Who Knows the Grind
Ballers Forge was created by Julius Brooks, a Greensboro native who went from being overlooked to building a 13-year international basketball career. His journey took him across 10+ countries, and every court taught him something valuable: The game doesn't reward flash. It rewards fundamentals, work ethic, and the ability to think.
Why Ballers Forge Exists:
Julius watched too many young athletes fall behind not because they lacked talent, but because they lacked coaching, structure, and belief. Ballers Forge was built to change that.
Our Mission:
To help youth athletes develop the skills, discipline, and mindset they need to grow on the court and in life.
Our Vision:
To build a world-class training facility where the overlooked are empowered, where community and diversity thrive, and where young athletes are forged into confident, capable leaders ready for anything—on and off the court.
