James Foster is a great motivator and a highly respected Coach

Thanks Gods for IMPACT, James Foster helped our sons, Tyree and Tyler Beard develop their dribbling, shooting, teamwork, communication, coordination skills and ultimately played a huge role in helping them to become great Leaders. James Foster is a great motivator and a highly respected Coach. He is one of the 1st Coaches who noticed the…

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His confidence skyrocketed!

4 years ago we met Coach Jim Foster at a house league game in Elmwood Park.  He was there watching one of his players for his team Impact Basketball.  He noticed my son Jimmy, who in 7th grade towered over everyone on the court.  Back in those days, Jimmy just stood under the backboard and…

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Impact Basketball provides tremendous support

Impact Basketball provides tremendous support, not only in basketball training but also in shaping young minds through mentoring by Coach Foster and his team.  Coach Foster is passionate about forming not only quality basketball players but quality young women and men.  My son Paxton has enjoyed growing up with Impact and making life-long friends and relationships.  He’s received…

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Impact for Life

Gabriella Smith grew up in Oak Park most of her life.  In 2nd grade she signed up for Impact Basketball, which at that moment didn’t realize it would change the rest of her life.  As a tiny little girl with fuzzy French braids standing amongst the tall older girls Coach James Foster pulled her to…

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It all Began with IMPACT

IMPACT was my son’s Jabri first experience with AAU basketball. Coach Foster and his staff not only focused on fundamentals and helped him develop as an all-around player, but they also cared about his success as a student and individual. The coaching he received strengthened his confidence and his discipline. Jabari continues to grow as…

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