Free youth basketball event

Hoop for Sam

More than a game. A community for Sam.

An afternoon of basketball, fun and giving back with G.O.A.T Training and the Bellevue community, supporting Sam Doster and his family during his battle with cancer.

DateSat, Dec 5, 2026
Time2:00 - 3:30 PM
PlaceBellevue High School
Grades3rd - 8th
Skill levelAll levels welcome
CostFree
Check in 1:30 - 1:55 PM to get your group assignment. Free to play, donations appreciated but never required.
Team Sam
#Hoop
ForSam
Bellevue, OH Dec 5, 2026
Why we play

Meet Sam Doster

20 years old Bellevue HS class of 2025 Basketball and baseball Class president Business finance, Miami University

Sam was recently diagnosed with B-cell Burkitt lymphoma, an aggressive form of cancer that requires intensive treatment.

Hoop for Sam is our chance to show Sam and his family they are not alone, and to help with the costs that come with treatment: travel, meals and other expenses.

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference.
Young athletes working on ball handling at a G.O.A.T Training station
6 Stations
no bench time
About the event

Free and development focused, for elementary and middle school athletes

No traditional games or competitive tournament. Six interactive stations keep everyone moving, learning and having fun.

6
Interactive stations
Everyone moves, learns, has fun
3-8
Grouped by grade
And experience: beginners to experienced
1:30
Check in opens
Arrive 1:30 - 1:55 PM
How the afternoon runs
1:30 PM
Check in
Arrive by 1:55 PM and get your group assignment
2:00 PM
Stations start
Six stations, grouped by grade and experience
3:30 PM
Wrap up
Event ends
Giving back

How you can support Sam

No donation is required to participate
Every athlete is welcome, regardless of their family's financial situation. For those who would like to help:
Cash and Venmo
Voluntary donations at the event
Shots for Sam
A fun shooting challenge to contribute
Raffle baskets
Donated prize baskets for the benefit
Hoop for Sam t-shirts
Buy an event shirt to show support
Business support
Local businesses: contribute or sponsor, reach out
Donations collected at the event go directly to the Doster family.
Registration

Register for Hoop for Sam

Cost Free
Elementary and middle school, 3rd to 8th grade, all experience levels
Registration is required so we can organize groups, prepare equipment and give everyone the best experience
Space is limited
Coach Trey working with a young athlete on her dribble
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Saturday, December 5, 2026. Check in 1:30 - 1:55 PM at Bellevue High School. Bring basketball shoes and water.
Free registration
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Required fields are marked with an asterisk. Free to attend, no payment is taken. Space is limited.
Businesses and community members
You don't have to be a basketball player to make a difference

Donate a raffle basket, contribute financially or help make the event a success. Questions, business contributions or sponsorships: coachtrey@goat-training.org

Email Coach Trey
#HoopForSam

One community. One purpose.

Basketball brings us together. Supporting Sam and his family is what this event is truly about. Let's show Sam what the Bellevue community can do.

Register for free