DAE Foundation Information

The DAE (Delores and Estelle) Foundation was founded by College of Charleston Hall of Famer, Jermel President, in 1999. As a former student-athlete in the Lowcountry, President understood the need for skill development programs in his Charleston community. Determined to educate and inform young basketball players on the opportunities and resources available to them, the DAE Foundation was born. DAE’s mission is to educate and train student-athletes to become skilled, effective and responsible citizens of their communities. DAE addresses the needs of student-athletes in a holistic manner, combining innovative basketball skills training with an emphasis on moral character, academic progress, and overall physical and mental health. The Foundation has worked with student-athletes from a variety of schools, including, Charleston Collegiate, Burke High School and Porter Gaud. Through programs like Jermel President FUN-DA-MENTAL League, Open Gym SunDAEs, Second Chance Training and The Oatmeal Recipe, DAE has impacted hundreds of hoopers in Charleston, South Carolina. The Oatmeal Recipe introduces children with an interest in basketball to the game. Students learn and execute basketball techniques, develop their skills and participate on recreational teams. The Oatmeal Recipe, endorsed by NBA Hall of Fame Forward Rick Barry, will be DAE’s biggest accomplishment to date. In January 2015, 50 students ages 7-12 will embark on an athletic journey of a lifetime. There’s an old saying, “Repetition is the mother of all learning.” Through its existing programs and services, the DAE Foundation teaches youth techniques in a consistent manner in hopes they never have to wonder, “What if?” What we offer: Skill Development (7 to 17 years old) for Individual, Group and Teams Student-Athlete Consulting International Team Travel Basketball