Defender Ministry Inc.

Boys Youth Basketball in the Cedar Rapids Area

Defender Ministry Inc. (DMI) is a non-profit local and international outreach. We offer various programs for boys youth basketball Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. We serve and educate youth 6 years of age and up building and developing character, mental toughness, and physical ability. Our youth basketball activities are available to youth students. By focusing on these three aspects of overall development, we encourage each individual to succeed. Defender Ministry Inc seeks to reach our youth beyond the game of basketball by transforming their talents and abilities into life and leadership skills. We concentrate specifically on training and education during our activities by instilling Christian biblical principles as taught by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.​

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Vision Statement

We desire to impact our youth through Christ-like character development by educating and instilling Christian biblical principles, through sports and after school activities.

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New summer basketball league ready to tip off

CEDAR RAPIDS - A great alternative to AAU basketball will make its introduction in Eastern Iowa next month. Ray Vasser, founder of the Eastern Iowa High School Summer Showcase League, is very excited about what this new league offers high school players in the area.

Showcase summer basketball league finds success among Eastern Iowa high school hoopers

WALKER - The AAU basketball circuit dominates the summer months, with thousands of high school kids traveling to play in basketball tournaments all across the country. But AAU can get expensive, and not everybody is willing to make the commitment to play on those teams. Ray Vasser may have found a solution.