Youth basketball players now have a new place to practice and improve their skills with the opening of the MADE x HMBL Gym, a 15,000-square-foot basketball training and development center near the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
The $3 million facility, launched by MADE Hoops in partnership with HMBL Development, establishes a permanent home for year-round athletes to access high-level resources.
Designed as both a performance hub and community space, the gym brings together elite basketball instruction and broader athletic development under one roof. Programming is structured to support athletes at every stage, from elementary school through high school, with daily training led by professional coaches. Seasonal camps during school breaks and summer months are also part of the calendar, creating consistent opportunities for skill-building throughout the year.
The facility emphasizes overall athletic performance. Strength and conditioning sessions focus on speed, agility and core development, with plyometric training available to athletes across multiple sports. The gym’s flexible design allows it to host a range of activities, including volleyball tournaments, community clinics, youth mentorship programs and nonprofit events, reinforcing its role as a neighborhood-centered space.
"This gym is a permanent place where kids can develop year-round with professional coaching, real data, and a real community around them," said Chad Babel, founder of MADE Hoops. "This is what investing in young athletes actually looks like and we're just getting started."
Adult athletes are also part of the mix, with leagues, court rentals, day passes and fitness training incorporated into the schedule.
Technology plays a central role in the training experience. The facility is equipped with ShotTracker’s sensor-based analytics system, paired with camera technology powered by Spiideo. Together, these tools provide real-time performance data, allowing athletes to track progress and refine their skills with a level of precision typically reserved for collegiate and professional programs.
"This facility gives young athletes in this city a place to develop the right way, with real coaching, real training, and people in their corner who have been here their whole lives,” said Justin Bright, founder of HMBL Development. “We built HMBL from the ground up right in this neighborhood and now we have a home that matches the level of what we are trying to do."
In addition to training, the space will function as a home base for the MADE For All Foundation, the nonprofit arm of MADE Hoops. Through this initiative, the gym will host educational programming, community events and outreach efforts designed to broaden access to sports and mentorship. Financial assistance will be available to help ensure that cost is not a barrier for young athletes seeking to participate.
HMBL Development, founded in 2014 by Brooklyn native Justin Bright, has built its reputation on mentorship-driven training and community engagement. MADE Hoops, also established in 2014 by Chad Babel, has grown into a leading platform for youth basketball, known for its national events and player development pipeline.
