Mission Statement

The Harlem All Stars Youth Foundation was formed in 2017 by Kevin McBride and Steve Waters, two former Police Athletic League (PAL) members who were inspired by the late former Harlem PAL Director Randy Bubba McGhee. The nonprofit 501(c) Harlem-based program provides mentoring, community service, leadership training and basketball for young men ages 14 to 18 years. The idea of giving young black student athletes an opportunity to enhance their basketball skills while learning to be responsible young adults and serving the Harlem community was something that was sorely needed. Our slogan is B.E.L.L. (Basketball, Education and Life Lessons).

Over the last four years, we have sponsored out-of-state all-expense paid trips to various cities in order to expose our youth to positive experiences outside of Harlem. 

We are committed to the development and empowerment of future leaders/athletes, by using basketball as a tool to improve life skills, excel in academia, health and fitness, and becoming successful, responsible adults in society.

We host an annual Cancer Walk in Harlem raising money for the American Cancer Society. In addition, we conduct an annual Turkey Giveaway and Holiday Toy Drive to assist less fortunate children and families. Our main focus remains to inspire and uplift young, black, at-risk teens.

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Our Team

Steve Waters

Co-Founder / Director

Co-Founder and Director of the Harlem All-Stars Youth Foundation since 2017, Steve has been active in overseeing initiatives designed to empower the Foundation.
 
Working as a Safety Educator with the NYC Department of Transportation's Safety Education Division for the past 22 years has enhanced his skills in working with the youth.
A former member of the Phipps Harlem Police Athletic League, Steve learned the importance of giving back to the community through the tutelage of his late mentor Randy Bubba McGhee.
 
Since becoming the Director of the Harlem All-Stars Youth Foundation, Steve has continued his commitment to the growth and success of the program.

Kevin McBride

Co-Founder / Director

Kevin McBride serves as the Co-Founder and Director of the Harlem All-Stars Youth Foundation since 2017, where he remains a key figure in the ongoing development of the program.
 
Kevin has been employed as a government official for over 20 years serving as a Lieutenant and supervisor. 
 
During the 1980's Kevin was a member of the Phipps Harlem P.A.L. He worked and was trained under the late Randy "Bubba" McGhee where his passion for working with youth and community was instilled.
 
Kevin continues to serve as a strong advocate for underprivileged youth in the program.

Jess Ford

Non-Profit Charity Director

 [Bio coming soon]

Irving Moses

Head Coach

Professional Athlete | Educator

I’ve been playing basketball since the age of six. I started playing for basketball programs like Gauchos and Riverside Church, and later continued my play at St. John’s Preparatory High School. My abilities and honors also allowed me to compete at the collegiate level with a full athletic scholarship. I pursued a pro career which included leagues likes the IBA, ABA, numerous professional leagues/tournaments overseas, and one of my biggest accomplishments to represent my national team(US Virgin Islands) in the FIBA Centrobasket. 

Over the past decade I’ve been working in an alternative transfer high school in Brooklyn. Where I served as a coach, life skills coach, and case manager to at risk low credited teens for first eight years and I was able to graduate three classes. The last two years I have been working as a Special Education English and Math teacher. 

Although one of my dreams was to not only make the NBA, but to also have a career in the NBA. I truly believe I’m living out my dream right now by navigating and educating the youth through sports and education. The basketball program like Harlem All Stars allows me to do just that and more. I’ve been able to meet and connect with some great role models and mentors in my life. I’m just trying to instill everything I was taught to the next generations.

Jarmaine Grant

Assistant Coach / Trainer

Jarmaine Grant a Harlem native, has been a dedicated assistant coach and trainer with the Harlem All-Stars Youth Foundation since 2017. Jarmaine works as a professional fitness trainer and motivational speaker which 
 
Jarmaine starred as a basketball player at the legendary Rice High School in Harlem NY. Jarmaine was also trained by former NBA player Nate "Tiny" Archibald, where he learned the importance of, preparation, commitment, and teamwork. 
 
Jarmaine was a member of the Phipps Harlem P.A.L during the 1990s and excelled in basketball while participating in numerous tournaments. 
 
As an Assistant Coach and Trainer, Jarmaine brings something new, exciting, and sometimes unprecedented to the program which helps to enhance the foundation. 

Herbert Ellison

Assistant Coach / Treasurer

 

Brian L. Burke

Assistant Coach