What We Do
Offer Scholarships to LAB U Prep
LAB University PREP is a private school that operates out of LABCITY Sports Training & Event Center located in Charlotte NC.
LABCITY is a new state of the art Basketball Facility offering an Arena Style Basketball Court, Sports Performance Center, a Shooting Room with Dr Dish and much more.
LAB U PREP Basketball Academy’s program is structured to both support and challenge student-athletes while providing them with a platform to achieve their goals on and off the court.
Individuals will experience an atmosphere that closely mirrors the intensity and schedule of top D-1 collegiate programs. We offer various levels within the program, including a National team, a Regional team as well as both Boys Varsity and Girls Varsity teams.
Each student-athlete is surrounded by a support team inclusive of experienced Coaches, Academic Teachers, Tutors, College Advisors and more.
Books & Basketball After School Enrichment Program
Books & Basketball is a structured, out-of-school after school program serving 200 3rd-12th grade students Monday through Friday, from 2:30 to 6PM and during the summer.
The first half of each afternoon is focused on learning, with homework help, tutoring, and emotional/social learning, with the rest of the day focused on indoor and outdoor physical activities including basketball, spors performance, speed and agility training, and teamwork skills.
Basketball AAU/Leagues Charlotte Dragons
Youth can play in basketball teams through our partnership with the Charlotte Dragons youth basketball organization. We have Winter, Spring/Summer, and Fall leagues.
Training - 1-hour sessions for 4th – 12th grade boys and girls. Children will be divided into groups based on skill &/or age.
Camps - Focusing on leadership, teamwork, reliability, responsibility & dedication through basketball skills, drills and games.
Sports Performance Training
Sports Performance Training is designed for boys and girls who want to increase their fitness level, and improve their Speed, Agility and Strength Performance.
Sessions are for 4th – 12th grade boys and girls. Children will be divided into groups based on skill &/or age.
Youth learn how to be faster and more agile through a variety of drills and how to correctly use weights to work specific muscle groups with a qualified trainer.
Youth Enrichment / Life Skills / Mentorship
To supplement every part of participants’ development, LABCITY also provides real-world learning opportunities to help students do better in school and in life.
The Youth Work Program takes students through the process of gaining employment, from how to fill out a job application and prepare for an interview, plus teaches them the importance of punctuality, reliability, and accountability, as well as how to interact properly with customers, co-workers, and managers. Youth can also learn how to be a basketball referee and work the scoring table, and once qualified can be eligible to work those positions at LABCITY.
About Us
Our Directors
Our Directors
Our Directors
Lisa Dancy- Executive Director
Andre Speech - Program Director
Lisa
Lisa Dancy is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Time Out to Care Inc., a community driven, non-profit organization dedicated to assisting Charlotte’s underserved youth through Basketball offering scholarships to programs including Books & Basketball afterschool and
Lisa Dancy- Executive Director
Andre Speech - Program Director
Lisa
Lisa Dancy is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Time Out to Care Inc., a community driven, non-profit organization dedicated to assisting Charlotte’s underserved youth through Basketball offering scholarships to programs including Books & Basketball afterschool and summer program, AAU Basketball teams, leagues, camps, clinics, Sports Performance, and life skills/mentorship. Raised in Sydney Australia, Lisa has a passion for sports and held positions as the director of elementary and high school after school sports programs in the area and participated in community sports programs throughout the city.
During her travels and professional career, she accumulated invaluable experiences and knowledge. Lisa wants to see Charlotte’s youth exposed to the same opportunity. There is a great population of crime, social and economic issues in many of Charlotte’s neighborhoods. So many minority youth are incarcerated or victims of the city’s senseless violence. With her understanding of the importance of having access to mentors and a safe environment to do homework and play sports, it is her desire to take part and strive for a change.
At Time Out to Care Inc. Lisa is responsible for overseeing all facets of the organization, she drives the mission, fundraising, operations, and engagement with the board of directors. She and Andre Speech, Program Director, work closely together to drive Time Out to Care aligning the day-to-day work with values around diversity, equality, inclusion, and accessibility.
Andre
Andre Speech is the Co-Founder and Program Director of Time Out to Care Inc. (founded in 2021), a community driven, non-profit organization dedicated to assisting Charlotte’s underserved youth through Basketball offering scholarships to programs including Books & Basketball afterschool and summer program, AAU Basketball teams, leagues, camps, clinics, Sports Performance, and life skills/mentorship.
At Time Out to Care Inc., Andre is responsible for developing and overseeing all programs of the organization, assisting Lisa Dancy, Executive Director, in driving the mission, fundraising, operations, and engagement with the board of directors. He and Lisa work closely together to drive Time Out to Care aligning the day-to-day work with values around diversity, equality, inclusion, and accessibility.
Andre has 35+ years of experience around the game of basketball as a player and coach. As a California native, he played his prep ball in the Sacramento area at C.K. McClatchy High School and was a 4-year varsity standout. Andre finished his career as the school’s all-time leading scorer, rebounder & shot blocker. He was 2-time league MVP and 2-time ALL-CITY selection. He finished his high school career by receiving the prestigious ATHLETE OF THE DECADE award and was inducted into the 2015 High School Hall of Fame in California. Andre went on to play collegiately at the University of San Diego on scholarship and grew into a complete player moving from the Center, which he played in high school, to the Guard/Forward spot. He was awarded Teams Most Improved Player award as a sophomore increasing his points, rebounds, blocks, and 3pt shooting.
As Andre’s playing career ended, He turned his attention to the development of student-athletes. He is currently the Head Coach/Director of the showcase AAU organization, Charlotte Dragoons.
From 2012-2022 Andre was the JV Head Coach and Varsity Asst. Coach at the 2016 4A State Champion, Charlotte Catholic High School. He has worked with developing athletes, both girls and boys, for over 25 years. He has worked with athletes as young as age 6 up to college & pro prospects age 21+.
Andre has a passion and love for the game, and it is definitely evident when you meet and talk to him. Time Out to Care embodies his passion in helping Charlotte’s youth.
Our history
Our Directors
Our Directors
Time Out to Care was founded in January 2021. In October of 2021, the organization became a fully formed 501(C)(3).
There is a great population of crime, social and economic issues in many of Charlotte’s neighborhoods. So many minority youth are incarcerated or victims of the city’s senseless violence.
There is also a great need for access
Time Out to Care was founded in January 2021. In October of 2021, the organization became a fully formed 501(C)(3).
There is a great population of crime, social and economic issues in many of Charlotte’s neighborhoods. So many minority youth are incarcerated or victims of the city’s senseless violence.
There is also a great need for access to physical activity, so many children do not have access to a safe environment to do physical activity which is causing many health issues and problems with obesity. With our understanding of the importance of having access to mentors and a safe environment to do homework and play sports, it is our desire to take part and strive for a change.
Our mission
Our Directors
Our mission
Established in 2021, Time Out to Care’s (TOTC) mission is to leverage the sport of basketball to educate, equip, and empower youth as leaders. We believe that every child should have access to safe, positive sports experiences and the opportunity to enjoy the lifelong social, emotional, and health benefits of sports. Time Out to Care part
Established in 2021, Time Out to Care’s (TOTC) mission is to leverage the sport of basketball to educate, equip, and empower youth as leaders. We believe that every child should have access to safe, positive sports experiences and the opportunity to enjoy the lifelong social, emotional, and health benefits of sports. Time Out to Care partners with LabCity Sports Training & Event Center to provide the Books & Basketball After School program, as well as basketball camps, clinics, and leagues to underserved youth and their families, in a state-of-the-art facility in Charlotte, North Carolina. All program participants enjoy access to LabCity’s 35,000 square foot facility, which is equipped with four basketball courts, Olympic training equipment, and a dedicated basketball shooting room.
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Time Out To Care
2801 East Independence Expressway, Charlotte, North Carolina 28205, United States
Hours
Open today | 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm |
