Guest columnist Timothy Hilk brings more than 35 years of YMCA leadership experience to his role as president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, a position he has held since 2016.

In 2013, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the YMCA of Greater Cleveland came together with a simple vision: to create a youth basketball league that was about more than points on a scoreboard.

That vision became YMCA of Greater Cleveland Junior Cavs, a program now in its 12th year.

What makes YMCA Junior Cavs special is not just the games played each season, but the values that guide it: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

From the beginning, the Cavaliers have invested more than just their name. Their professional coaching staff trains and mentors YMCA parent volunteers, who step into coaching rol

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