About The Crew

Using basketball to inspire growth, confidence, and community.

The Story Behind Slam Crew:

The Slam Crew is a family-owned and operated barnstorming basketball team founded by a husband-and-wife team in a small East Texas town. Built on tradition, entertainment, and community, The Slam Crew inspires youth through high-energy basketball performances and positive life lessons.

The Slam Crew — “America’s Purpose-Driven Basketball Team” or “The Exceptional Slam Crew” The Slam Crew is a professional barnstorming basketball entertainment team touring communities across the nation with high-energy, unforgettable performances designed to inspire, entertain, and elevate.

Our Mission

To use basketball as a platform to inspire, motivate, and empower the next generation—reminding young people that greatness lives within them and that, with character, effort, and belief, anything is possible.

Our Story

The Slam Crew began with a simple belief: basketball can change lives. What started in small gyms grew into a nationwide movement built on Energy. Excitement. Elevation.

Our founder’s years of teaching and coaching in underserved communities revealed a powerful truth: young people need more than opportunities—they need encouragement, purpose, and someone willing to believe in them.

Today, every performance carries that same mission. We don’t simply bring basketball to a community; we bring a message that lasts long after the final dunk.

This is more than basketball. This is impact. This is inspiration. This is The Slam Crew.

150+

35+

Camps

Yearly Events

50+

Games a year

Why The Slam Crew Was Created:

Meet "Slammy" the Slam Crew Kangaroo

Slammy the Slam Crew Kangaroo brings energy, excitement, and heart to the youth. With his big smile, high hops, and spinning basketball tricks, Slammy inspires kids to believe in themselves and have fun. As the official mascot of The Slam Crew, he represents confidence, positivity, and never giving up.

Learn more

The Slam Crew roster is built on more than elite basketball talent—it’s built on character, trust, and purpose. Every member of our team is ministry-safe certified, background-checked, and committed to serving youth and communities with integrity.

Head Office Staff

President

Corey Sanders

Dalel Belaid

Head Coach

Mike Flanningan

Managing Partner

Career Highlights: Juris Doctor in Private law, Former Captain of National Team, Overseas Women's Professional Basketball Player in 4 countries, certified elementary teacher.

Career Highlights: Bachelors and Masters in Sports Administration, Former D1 and JUCO college coach, Published Author, veteran professional basketball entertainer since 2016.

Career Highlights: Bachelors of Finance from Texas A&M university, 20+ year career real estate developer, sports junkie.

Here's what our customers say

”To me, The Slam Crew is more than entertainment—it’s purpose. It’s using basketball to reach kids who need hope, confidence, and someone who believes in them. Every show is a chance to change a life, spark a dream, and give the encouragement.”

- Principal Turner Hobby, Houston ISD

“The Slam Crew clinic was incredible. My child came home more confident, motivated, and excited about basketball than ever before. The coaches made every kid feel seen and encouraged, and the energy was unmatched. It wasn’t just skills. It was so cool to watch. We’ll definitely sign up again.”

- Brian McClain TSC Clinic, Ridgepoint