P.G. Thunder Basketball, Inc. (P.G. Thunder Basketball) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit basketball organization that consists of an all-year-around youth basketball program. It is designed to develop aspiring athletes through fundamental programs and activities to help improve physical skills and fitness abilities. We want to teach the importance of sportsmanship and encourage overall wellness. Transforming Youth through Basketball (T.Y.B.) is what we seek to accomplish with every player who joins our organization. Because this is what we seek, with our P.G. Thunder Basketball Program, we pride ourselves in setting great examples for our players. We want them to be leaders in their communities, strive for excellence, and for players to know that they have a family in us. All players and their families become part of our family: P.G. Thunder Basketball!
Our seasons are Winter, Spring-Summer, and Fall. The purpose of the P.G. Thunder Basketball Program is to develop players so that they can:
Learn the fundamentals of basketball.
Learn how to play the game and improve on their skills no matter their current level of play.
Grow and be prepared for even higher levels of basketball, enjoy the sport, and have fun.
Our basketball teams are called P.G. Thunder. We have 11 teams from 10U to Varsity, in which we strive to help improve their basketball skills overall. We “move” with our players as they grow and advance in their grade-level (e.g., 12U to 13U, 14U to 15U, etc.). Our players are currently in grades 2 - 12. Because we leave room for team-growth by utilizing various recruiting techniques, there is always room for developing new teams as well. We take part in multiple leagues within the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area, and only travel out of the area once per year.
As we grow as an organization, more programs will be developed for players to participate in, in addition to the P.G. Thunder Basketball Program. We started with one (1) team in the Spring of 2017, and now we have 11 of them! Currently, we only accommodate youth boys. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
If P.G. Thunder BASKETBALL is the organization for you, contact us for more information.
Words from the Founder
"Once a year is not enough time for any child to learn the proper technique and fundamentals of basketball. P.G. Thunder Basketball has an all-year-around youth basketball program designed to teach techniques and fundamentals, plus much more. We are focused on teaching our youth that hard work, dedication, and perseverance are key factors to being successful in life."
— Gerald Smith, Founder of P.G. Thunder Basketball, Inc.
P.G. Thunder Basketball, Inc. FOUNDER
Gerald Smith (Smith) is a United States Marine Corps veteran and a retired correctional officer who has dedicated 25 years + to coaching youth basketball. In 1996, he began coaching Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball with the Maryland Mavericks, and the Bowie Boys and the Girls Club AAA Division. During his coaching career, he won several championships and trophies from the State of Maryland and Pennsylvania. In 2017, Smith created the P.G. Thunder Basketball, Inc. to give back to the community and to provide youth athletes with an activity where they can develop their skills in basketball and stay off the streets. He wanted a program where players are developed no matter their level of play. He also wanted a program where players develop through practicing and training, which improves their basketball skills in preparation for collegiate and professional basketball.