Dallas Mavericks Coach Jason Kidd Launches National ‘JK Select Baseball’ Program

Dallas Mavericks head coach, Jason Kidd, has formalised a major expansion of his philanthropic and sporting footprint, announcing the launch of JK Select Baseball.

The nationwide youth initiative, located in Dallas, is designed to provide elite development, mentorship, and professionalised pathways for young athletes, mirroring the successful model of Kidd’s existing girls’ basketball organisation.

While the Naismith Hall of Famer is a recognisable icon of the NBA, the move marks a return to his roots; Kidd grew up playing baseball in the Bay Area and has remained deeply connected to the game.

The initiative to launch is both professional and personal, inspired by his 15-year-old son, Chance Kidd, a standout prospect at Prestonwood Christian Academy who is currently navigating the national travel circuit.

Commenting on the launch of his “JK Select Baseball”, NBA Hall of Famer, Kidd, said: “Sports have played a huge role in shaping who I am today. My 15-year-old, Chance, is playing baseball, and I’ve gotten to see a little of the travel side of it. Since we’ve had success with the JK Select Girls program, we felt that model could work in baseball too.”

The initiative follows the successful blueprint of JK Select Girls Basketball, which has produced over 45 NCAA Division I athletes in six years.

However, Kidd also emphasised that the honour of the program lies in holistic development.

“Everyone’s not going to go pro, they could be doctors, they could be coders… hopefully we can help these young men in all areas,” Kidd added.

Strategic Structure and National Growth

The program will operate through a sophisticated three-tier system:

• National Teams: Foundation-supported squads for elite 15u–17u athletes.

• Regional Teams: Managed directly by JK Select and based in the Dallas hub.

• Licensed Franchises: A pathway for partner organisations to adopt the JK Select model for players aged 7u to 18u.

Commercial and operational momentum has been immediate, with more than 150 teams already engaged across the United States. The organisation has set an ambitious target to scale to 1,000 teams in key baseball markets.

To ensure high-performance standards, Kidd has partnered with a leadership team including Tate Caraway, Brandon Chancellor, and Mike Phelps, who bring a combined 40 years of experience across collegiate and professional baseball.

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