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https:\/\/derrickcolemanelite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DC-512-c-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/derrickcolemanelite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DC-512-c-1536x1019.png 1536w, https:\/\/derrickcolemanelite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DC-512-c-1500x995.png 1500w, https:\/\/derrickcolemanelite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DC-512-c-705x468.png 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1964px) 100vw, 1964px\" \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class='avia-slideshow-arrows avia-slideshow-controls' ><a href='#prev' class='prev-slide ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue87c' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'  tabindex='-1'>Previous<\/a><a href='#next' class='next-slide ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'  tabindex='-1'>Next<\/a><\/div><div class='avia-slideshow-dots avia-slideshow-controls'><a href='#1' class='goto-slide active' >1<\/a><a href='#2' class='goto-slide ' >2<\/a><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr 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class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>Quoting Nelson Mandela, &#8220;Sports possess the transformative power to change the world, inspire, and unite people like little else can. They have the ability to awaken hope where despair once prevailed.&#8221; These profound words encapsulate the driving force behind DC Elite. Our mission is to foster the holistic development of young individuals through basketball in Southeast Michigan and Canada.<\/p>\n<p>At <strong>DC Elite<\/strong>, we take great pride in cultivating leadership skills among our children by curating exceptional experiences that propel today&#8217;s youth to new heights. Basketball serves as just one avenue through which they can acquire valuable tools to equip themselves on their journey through life. By engaging in the sport, they learn vital attributes such as leadership, sportsmanship, teamwork, professionalism, and pride.<\/p>\n<p>Our ultimate objective is to empower them as they embark on their unique life paths, whether it be pursuing higher education, excelling in the boardroom, venturing into entrepreneurship, or any other aspiration they strive to achieve. We strive to provide the necessary guidance and support, equipping them with the skills and mindset required to thrive in any endeavor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DC Elite<\/strong> stands committed to transcending the boundaries of basketball and enriching the lives of young individuals. We firmly believe that our impact extends far beyond the confines of the game itself. As we continue to pursue our mission, we aspire to inspire, uplift, and shape the youth of Southeast Michigan and Canada, molding them into confident and successful leaders of tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<br \/>\n<strong>Derrick Coleman and the DC Elite Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='flex_column av-srts-16db04ef55c87c3ff6e4662fbd410feb av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div '   ><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ljx5bqi7-f29e1993c2478d6a315d03a0ab1f5c6c\">\n.avia-section.av-ljx5bqi7-f29e1993c2478d6a315d03a0ab1f5c6c{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/derrickcolemanelite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Artboard-4.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-ljx5bqi7-f29e1993c2478d6a315d03a0ab1f5c6c .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.6;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_4'  class='avia-section av-ljx5bqi7-f29e1993c2478d6a315d03a0ab1f5c6c main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  av-mini-hide avia-full-contain avia-bg-style-scroll av-section-color-overlay-active container_wrap sidebar_right'  data-section-bg-repeat='contain'><div class='av-section-color-overlay-wrap'><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay\"><\/div><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-32'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column av-6ys9k-600de2b3b7eb449b329ad29ac80ef31c av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-23  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div '   ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6bu6o-da3f430615f635d2f22ab97ab7e59098\">\n.avia-image-container.av-6bu6o-da3f430615f635d2f22ab97ab7e59098 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-6bu6o-da3f430615f635d2f22ab97ab7e59098 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-24  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-108 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-108 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/derrickcolemanelite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/dc-suit-2.png\" alt='' title='dc suit'  height=\"1018\" width=\"903\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derrickcolemanelite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/dc-suit-2.png 903w, https:\/\/derrickcolemanelite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/dc-suit-2-266x300.png 266w, https:\/\/derrickcolemanelite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/dc-suit-2-768x866.png 768w, https:\/\/derrickcolemanelite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/dc-suit-2-625x705.png 625w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-okfs-b27a33bde592adb0671eb198318a92cb\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-okfs-b27a33bde592adb0671eb198318a92cb .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-okfs-b27a33bde592adb0671eb198318a92cb'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>DC Elite<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>It\u2019s Bigger Than Basketball<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-&#091;20px&#093; 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