Fitness
Teaching athletes how to move, train, recover, and care for their bodies.
About the program
More than basketball.
DC Blue Devils is an elite youth basketball program based in Washington, DC, serving young athletes through development, discipline, mentorship, sportsmanship, and national competition.
Current StandardDCBD
Built in DC. Tested nationally.
Mission
Where young athletes become leaders.
Our mission is to empower youth through basketball by promoting physical fitness, teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, mentorship, and life success.
We believe basketball is a classroom. Players learn how to communicate, compete, respond to pressure, support teammates, and carry standards into school, family, and community life.
Teamwork
Building trust, communication, shared sacrifice, and team-first habits.
Life Success
Mentorship that helps players grow into leaders beyond the scoreboard.
The new standard
A new era for DC Blue Devils.
This chapter is focused on building a sharper, more intentional DC Blue Devils standard for today's athletes and families. We are not asking players to live off the past. We are building habits, structure, accountability, and opportunity for the next group ready to work.
Culture
A clear standard for how athletes show up, communicate, compete, and represent DC Blue Devils.
Development System
Intentional training, team concepts, feedback, wellness, academics, and mentorship working together.
Forward Momentum
Programs, partnerships, and pathways built around what our athletes need now and where they are going next.
Player development philosophy
Teach the game. Raise the standard.
Development is not just drills. It is footwork, spacing, pace, shot quality, communication, body language, defensive pride, and learning how to impact winning.
Skill
Ball handling, shooting, finishing, passing windows, and defensive technique.
IQ
Reading the floor, understanding roles, making decisions, and staying composed.
Character
Accountability, sportsmanship, discipline, and leadership through adversity.
Program staff
Leadership around the athlete.
DC Blue Devils staff support athletes across player development, wellness, basketball operations, academics, outreach, mentorship, and program leadership.
Meet the StaffDarryl Norris
Program Director
Dr. Autumn Swain
Wellness Coordinator
Mike Parris
Community Outreach Coordinator