Thank You to Our Title Sponsors – Tari Eason Basketball & Bulwark Insurance Agency
- P.H.A.S.E. 1 Academy Jamaica
- Apr 12
- 2 min read
The 2024/2025 season of the P.H.A.S.E. 1 Youth Basketball League (P1YBL) was a groundbreaking year of growth, excitement, and opportunity — and it wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of our Title Sponsors: Tari Eason Basketball and Bulwark Insurance Agency.
Thanks to your generous partnership, we impacted the lives of over 180 young athletes between the ages of 13–21 from communities all across Jamaica. With your backing, we successfully expanded league play in Kingston and Montego Bay, introduced the elite Platinum Division for top U16 and U21 talent from four parishes, and created unforgettable moments like Coach Mike Kirlew's Dreamers Club securing both Gold League championships and cementing his name in history with his Kingston Storm team winning the first Platinum League Champion.
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“This league gave me my first real chance to show what I can do on the court. I’ve grown so much in confidence and skill — I feel like I can take my game anywhere now.”— Joel Hamm, U21 Platinum Division Player
Your sponsorship helped fund essential aspects of the league — from uniforms and awards to facility rentals, media coverage, and athlete promotion. You weren’t just seen — you were celebrated by our players, families, and basketball fans all season long.
“We’ve seen firsthand the impact this league has on our youth. It’s more than basketball — it’s mentorship, discipline, and hope.”— Coach Michael Kirlew, Dreamers Club
“We are grateful that our child has a safe space to grow, compete, and learn from passionate coaches. Thank you for making this possible!”— Parent of a U16 athlete, Montego Bay
While we’ve achieved incredible progress, we also see challenges as opportunities — opportunities for new sponsors and partners to join us in taking this league to the next level. With continued growth, there is an increased need for transportation support for rural athletes, facility upgrades (including a shattered backboard in Montego Bay), and improved hydration and sports medicine services for our youth. These challenges inspire us to dream bigger, and we’re excited to introduce a year-round youth club system that will expand access to basketball across even more communities and elevate competition in the 2025/2026 Gold and Platinum Leagues.
To Tari Eason Basketball and Bulwark Insurance Agency, thank you for your belief in our mission. Your support is changing lives, building leaders, and laying the foundation for the future of Jamaican basketball.
“When people invest in youth sports like this, they’re creating lifelong opportunities. We thank Tari Eason Basketball and Bulwark Insurance for being part of our journey.”— Wayne Dawkins, Director, P.H.A.S.E. 1 Academy Jamaica
💡 Become a Sponsor for 2025/2026 – Contact US at info@phase1academy.com or call 876-289-3912 or 480-235-9954.
We invite new sponsors to join this powerful movement. Together, we can continue to inspire, uplift, and empower the next generation of Jamaican basketball stars.
— The P.H.A.S.E. 1 Academy Jamaica Team
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