FULL COURT DREAM STUDENT CONTRIBUTORS
YOUR VOICE.
YOUR VISION.
YOUR STORY.
Build your portfolio. Develop your voice. Gain real-world experience covering the basketball stories that matter.
TURN YOUR PASSION INTO EXPERIENCE
Full Court Dream believes young storytellers deserve an opportunity to learn, create and have their work seen. Our Student Contributor Program gives high school and college students the chance to cover basketball through photography, writing, video, podcasting and social media.
Contributors can develop their skills, receive editorial guidance and build a portfolio of published work that may support future college, internship and career opportunities.
FIND YOUR WAY TO CONTRIBUTE
Whether you work with a camera, a keyboard or a microphone, there is a place for your creativity at Full Court Dream.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Capture the energy, emotion and defining moments of basketball through original game and feature photography.
WRITING & REPORTING
Tell meaningful basketball stories through game coverage, player features, interviews and original reporting.
VIDEO & PODCASTING
Create interviews, game highlights, short features and podcast segments that bring basketball stories to life.
SOCIAL MEDIA STORYTELLING
Develop creative posts, short-form video and social coverage that connects basketball stories with new audiences.
BUILD MORE THAN A PORTFOLIO
Published work gives students something real to share with colleges, internship programs and future employers. Along the way, contributors learn how to communicate professionally, meet deadlines and tell stories with accuracy, creativity and respect.
PUBLISHED PORTFOLIO
Build a body of published work that you can share with colleges, internship programs and future employers.
EDITORIAL GUIDANCE
Learn how to develop ideas, improve your work, meet deadlines and prepare stories for publication.
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
Practice professional communication, responsible reporting and respectful conduct in real basketball environments.
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
Students do not need years of experience or professional equipment. They need curiosity, commitment and a willingness to learn.
1. APPLY
Tell us about yourself, your school, your interests and the kind of work you want to create.
2. PITCH AN IDEA
Suggest a basketball story from your community or choose an assignment developed with Full Court Dream.
3. CREATE & COLLABORATE
Produce original work, receive editorial feedback and make any revisions needed before publication.
4. GET PUBLISHED
Approved work is published on Full Court Dream with your name and contributor credit.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
STUDENTS READY TO GROW
The program is open to high school and college students interested in photography, writing, video, podcasting or social media.
• Beginners are welcome
• Professional equipment is not required
• Students should be curious and willing to learn
• Applicants under 18 will need permission from a parent or guardian
WHAT FULL COURT DREAM EXPECTS
Student contributors represent themselves, their schools and Full Court Dream whenever they cover an assignment.
• Submit only original work
• Be accurate, honest and respectful
• Communicate professionally
• Meet agreed-upon deadlines
• Accept editing and constructive feedback
• Never misrepresent access or credentials
FOR TEACHERS, ADVISERS & SCHOOLS
HELP YOUR STUDENTS BUILD SOMETHING REAL
Full Court Dream welcomes relationships with journalism classes, yearbook staffs, photography programs, broadcast students and school media clubs. Teachers and advisers can help identify responsible students who are ready to turn classroom skills into authentic published experience.
READY TO TELL THE NEXT GREAT BASKETBALL STORY?
Bring your curiosity, creativity and commitment. Full Court Dream will help you take the next step toward becoming a published basketball storyteller.