Jimmy Banks
Academy
ABOUT US
The Jimmy Banks Academy was birthed from the inspiring success story of the late Jimmy Banks™, a renowned USMNT Soccer Icon and Community Advocate. After his passing, the children of Jimmy Banks, Demetrius "Dee" Banks Sr., J.C. Banks, and Jordan Banks established the Jimmy Banks Academy (J.B.A.), to honor his memory in community, education, mentorship, and soccer.
Jimmy Banks™ was an American soccer defender who played for the Milwaukee Wave and the United States National Team. He was born on September 2, 1964, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and passed away on April 26, 2019, in the same city. Banks played college soccer at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he was a forward/midfield star on the men's soccer team and was co-captain his senior year.
Jimmy earned 35 caps with the national team between 1986 and 1991, including two games at the 1990 FIFA World Cup. After retiring from playing professionally, Banks entered the coaching ranks with youth clubs and the Milwaukee School of Engineering men's team.
In 2022, Milwaukee Public Schools renamed Custer Stadium to honor Banks.
Our mission at Jimmy Banks Academy (J.B.A.) is to continue the legacy of Jimmy Banks™ by using soccer as a catalyst to empower underserved kids and youth with essential life skills. Our programs integrate physical fitness, educational goal-setting, financial literacy, and impactful mentorship that positively influence the lives of young people. We firmly believe that sports, physical activity, education, and mentorship have the power to transform lives, nurture thriving communities, and cultivate responsible citizens.
Jimmy Banks™ was an American soccer defender who played for the Milwaukee Wave and the United States National Team. He was born on September 2, 1964, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and passed away on April 26, 2019, in the same city. Banks played college soccer at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he was a forward/midfield star on the men's soccer team and was co-captain his senior year.
Jimmy earned 35 caps with the national team between 1986 and 1991, including two games at the 1990 FIFA World Cup. After retiring from playing professionally, Banks entered the coaching ranks with youth clubs and the Milwaukee School of Engineering men's team.
In 2022, Milwaukee Public Schools renamed Custer Stadium to honor Banks.
Our mission at Jimmy Banks Academy (J.B.A.) is to continue the legacy of Jimmy Banks™ by using soccer as a catalyst to empower underserved kids and youth with essential life skills. Our programs integrate physical fitness, educational goal-setting, financial literacy, and impactful mentorship that positively influence the lives of young people. We firmly believe that sports, physical activity, education, and mentorship have the power to transform lives, nurture thriving communities, and cultivate responsible citizens.
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Sponsors
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Walmart for their generous sponsorship. Thank you, Walmart!