Preschool Sports
Introduce your child to game of basketball this winter with the JCC coaching staff. We will have fun and stay active in learning dribbling, passing & catching, shooting and defensive footwork skills in Basketball this winter.
If you are part of the Goldberg Early Childhood Center, click the button below to view the options.
The J Athletic Academy Jr. 3s Sunday Soccer Program is a fun, developmental program that focuses on fundamentals and building a love for the game. Introduce your child to team sports and the world’s most popular game at the JCC. Small groups of players will come to the JCC for 20 minutes of skills followed by 30 minutes of scrimmage play.
Dates: Sundays, February 25 – May 5
Age: 3
Times: 9 am., 10 am., or 11 am. (No Program on: March 10, March 31, April 28)
Location: JCC Field
Price: $133 for JCC Members | $168 for Non-Members
The J Ninja Warrior program will return in Fall 2024!
This action-packed program engages preschool students as they tackle a series of challenging obstacle courses in both the NatureScape and the Woods at the J. This unique program will keep our students active and engaged as they have fun.
Location: JCC Naturescape and Woods
For more information please contact the youth sports department, at youthsports@jccdallas.org or call 214-239-7145
Youth Soccer
TRAIN. PLAY. THE J WAY.
The J’s Youth Soccer Program is a fun, developmental program that is primarily devoted to the enjoyment and development of soccer players without the emphasis on travel or high-level competition. The J soccer leagues are for all skill levels and help provide an opportunity for participants to have fun, learn the sport, and develop life skills including a lifelong love of the game.
PreK – 6th Grade
The J Soccer Program is a fun, developmental program that focuses on fundamentals and building a love for the game. JCC Teams practice at the JCC on Sundays and play weekday evening games at the Semones Family YMCA. Come join us this spring for some awesome and fun soccer action!
Dates: Sundays, February 11 – April 21
Grades: PreK – 6th Grade
Location: JCC Field
Price: $180 for JCC Members | $230 for Non-Members
3’s Soccer
The J Athletic Academy Jr. 3s Sunday Soccer Program is a fun, developmental program that focuses on fundamentals and building a love for the game. Introduce your child to team sports and the world’s most popular game at the JCC. Small groups of players will come to the JCC for 20 minutes of skills followed by 30 minutes of scrimmage play.
Dates: Sundays, February 25 – May 5 (No program March 10, 31, or April 28)
Times: 9:00, 10:00, or 11:00 am.
Age: 3
Location: JCC Fields
Price: $133 for JCC Members | $168 for Non-Members
Check back this summer for Fall 2024 for the J Athletics Academy Jr. weekday soccer enrichment classes. You can check out our current offerings in the preschool sports section above.
If you are part of the Goldberg Early Childhood Center, click the button below to view the options.
For more information please contact the youth sports department, at youthsports@jccdallas.org or call 214-239-7145
Youth Basketball
TRAIN. PLAY. THE J WAY.
What Is The J Way?
The J way of playing basketball works to develop character athletes through competitions and training that support sportsmanship and fair play. Here at the J, we focus on the overall development of each athlete from the basic fundamentals to game strategies. The J way allows all athletes to play, learn, and grow regardless of age or skill level.
Introduce your child to game of basketball this winter with the JCC coaching staff. We will have fun and stay active in learning dribbling, passing & catching, shooting and defensive footwork skills in Basketball this winter.
For more information please contact the youth sports department, at youthsports@jccdallas.org or call 214-239-7145
The J Sports Youth Basketball Program is a fun, developmental program that focuses on fundamentals and building a love for the game. The current league is ongoing through the end of January.
Are you wanting to gain the basic basketball fundamental skills or take your game to the next level?
Either way bring your friends for the fun of basketball skills clinics with JCC Coach James Watkins this Spring!
Spring Clinics Are Currently Ongoing
If you are interested in joining contact youthsports@jccdallas.org or call 214-239-7145
Dates: Sundays, April 7 – May 5
Kindergarten: 1 – 2 pm.
1st and 2nd Grade: 2 – 3 pm.
3rd – 6th Grade: 3 pm.
Price: $100 for Members | $125 Non-members
Come train and take your game to the next level with JCC Basketball Coach and Assistant Sports Director James Watkins. Coach Watkins played at both Woodrow Wilson and W.T. White High Schools. After his playing days, James started coaching the game he loves. Coach Watkins is focused on having his players improve every time they step out on the court.
Private lessons are designed for those 9 years of age and older.
4, 1-hour sessions
Member: $180
Non-Member: $225
Single 1-hour session
Member: $50
Non-Member: $62
4, 1-hour sessions
Member: $140
Non-Member: $175
For more information please contact the youth sports department, at youthsports@jccdallas.org or call 214-239-7145
Jiu Jitsu
In the interest of many of our members, we have added a martial arts program (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) for all ages. We are offering this program on a 6-six week basis, however, we intend for this to be a year-round martial art, self-defense, fitness, and exercise program. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art built around 7 different martial arts with an emphasis on ground self-defense. It is the latest among all martial arts and the most effective self-defense system. Sometimes referred to as “the gentle art,” BJJ uses technique and leverage to take the confrontation to the ground, dominate the position, take control, and end an altercation by applying self-defense techniques to defeat potentially bigger and stronger opponents. There is no age limit to learn these skills.
We will teach our kids, adults, and seniors the same foundational curriculum that’s encouraging, engaging, and fun! This is an excellent way for any age to get exercise and build confidence, strength, discipline, and endurance, all while learning vital self-defense techniques. It also encourages a healthy lifestyle by motivating students to make healthier decisions. Many of the lessons learned through Jiu-Jitsu are applicable to our everyday lives.
The JCC program is a complete and comprehensive curriculum of fundamentals, rules, and guidelines, where students learn the basics of takedowns, escapes, sweeps, dominant positioning, and submissions. This world-class curriculum is designed to develop a strong foundation of Jiu-Jitsu techniques, which are essential for self-defense and sports competitions. Professor Richard, a 10-time medalist and 5-time World and Pan American champion, will teach all classes fundamental and advanced techniques, concepts, and systems to ensure they have a well-rounded understanding of grappling.
Bullying today for all age groups is as prevalent as ever, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the most effective anti-bullying program. If you must defend yourself, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will provide you with tools to control the situation, as well as the wisdom to avoid violence when possible.
There is no need to get in better shape before trying our program. Training BJJ is an excellent aerobic and anaerobic exercise that improves cardio, strength, speed, endurance, and flexibility. Jiu-Jitsu is great for reducing body fat and increasing muscle tone, and it’s a fun way to get into shape or improve athletic conditioning.
Professor Richard Allen
Headed by Professor Richard Allen, a retired businessman, is an International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) Black Belt, 5-time IBJJF Masters World and Pan American Champion, and 5-time Masters Silver & Bronze medalist. Professor Richard has trained with the top World, Pan American, Judo, and Brazilian Champions. Professor Richard currently trains at Alliance Dallas with Brazilian World Champion Joao Gabriel Rocha from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Before permanently moving to Dallas, Professor Richard co-owned a successful jiu-jitsu academy in California (a Cobrinha Jiu-Jitsu affiliate).
When Professor Richard is not on the mats, he enjoys strength training, fly-fishing, playing chess, and enjoying his 8 grandkids, ages 2 through 13, who call him “Poppy.” His dedication to physical fitness is a top priority for him, ensuring that he can continue to teach and give back to the jiu-jitsu community.
Coach Faith Harrell
Meet Coach Faith Harrell, an IBJJF Blue Belt, is one of our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructors with several years of youth and adult martial arts experience. Coach Faith, who grew up locally, has competed and won more than 13 medals under Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and now Alliance Jiu-Jitsu in Dallas. Recently, Coach Faith won a Silver medal at the IBJJF Worlds held last August in Las Vegas.
Professor Richard along with Coach Faith will teach our 4 to 12-year-old children the same foundational curriculum in a way that’s encouraging, engaging, and fun! Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an excellent way for kids to get exercise while learning vital self-defense techniques. Our instructors will mix Jiu-Jitsu concepts with games and play to keep the kids engaged and having fun !
For more information, please contact Gonzalo Morell at gmorell@jccdallas.org or 214-239-7143.
JCC Maccabi Games
The JCC Maccabi Games® are an Olympic-style sporting competition held each summer in North America
and is the second largest organized sports program for Jewish teenagers in the world.
