basketball, with purpose
Regulate. Relate. Rise.
At Wake & Chase Sports, we run on-site, basketball-based social-emotional learning programs for students.
Students practice emotional regulation, handling conflict, and building safe peer and adult relationships in real time through structured basketball activities. Sessions are grounded in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Self-Determination Theory (SDT), and the ARC framework to support autonomy, competence, and regulation through intentional culture.
We partner with schools across Connecticut to provide weekly, school-based programming. These sessions give students repeated opportunities to practice the skills that matter on and off the court.
No program in Connecitcut combines basketball with targeted social-emotional learning for students from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
So, Wake & Chase was built to fill that gap.
The program draws on expertise in behavioral support, USA-certified coaching, sports psychology, and therapeutic education to create structured curriculums for students to develop regulation, social skills, and positive relationships.
Designed with guidance from experienced practitioners, Wake & Chase integrates into the school day to provide repeated, real-time practice that supports student growth.
Services
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ONSITE BASKETBALL ENRICHMENT
Weekly basketball sessions delivered at schools during the school day or after school. Students don't just play. They practice regulation, build relationships with trusted adults, navigate conflict, and learn how to show up for themselves and each other in real time. Basketball is the vehicle. The development is the point. Schools receive data on student participation and growth.
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Therapeutic Recreation
Weekly group basketball sessions delivered at therapeutic and alternative schools during the school day or after school. Structured activities designed to reinforce IEP goals, support behavioral plans, and give students repeated opportunities to practice regulation and social skills in real time. Schools receive data on student participation, incidents, and growth.
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TEAM PROGRAMMING
We embed into your existing basketball program to deliver what practice doesn't cover. Weekly check-ins, guest speakers from the community, structured conversations, and team challenges that push players to think and compete beyond the court. Sessions are designed to fit into your team's schedule, not replace it.
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INDIVIDUAL STUDENT support
Focused work with a specific student who needs more structure, confidence, or connection. Structured basketball sessions designed to build regulation, trust, and pro-social skills through consistent 1-on-1 coaching. Schools receive progress documentation to support PPT meetings and next-step decisions.
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FaQs
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What makes Wake & Chase different from other youth sports programs?
We use basketball as a tool for social-emotional development. Our programming is designed for students from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, delivered on-site at schools across Connecticut. The goal isn't athletic skill. It's helping students develop self-regulation, social skills, and trust, while also building the skills they need to become the best version of themselves.
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Who is Wake & Chase Sports for?
Schools across Connecticut serving students from diverse backgrounds. That includes magnet schools, traditional public schools, therapeutic programs, alternative education settings, and detention centers. We work with administrators, athletic directors, and staff looking for programming that develops the whole student through basketball.
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What types of events and experiences do you offer?
On-site weekly sessions (1:1 or small group), individual student development, therapeutic recreation for high-need settings, and team programming that embeds into existing basketball programs.
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Is Wake & Chase only for basketball players?
Basketball is our primary tool, but the principles apply across sports. We lead with basketball because it requires regulation, responds to structure, and resonates with the culture and energy of these students. We welcome all skill levels.
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How much does it cost to participate?
Pricing depends on frequency, group size, and school needs. We offer pilot programs so schools can measure impact before committing to ongoing programming. Reach out to discuss what works for your setting.
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What age groups do you work with?
Middle school and high school students, typically grades 6 through 12, depending on the program.