The Pickup Project

The Pickup Project We Play. We Exercise. We Connect. Let’s make connections on and off the court!

“What do I need to bring?” 🏀Honestly? Just your basketball shoes, water, and a good attitude.At The Pickup Project, we k...
05/31/2026

“What do I need to bring?” 🏀

Honestly? Just your basketball shoes, water, and a good attitude.

At The Pickup Project, we keep things simple. Every player gets a reversible jersey, teams are organized for you, and everyone is welcome whether it’s been 2 weeks or 20 years since your last pickup run.

The best part? You don’t need to come with a group.

This community is built around showing up, meeting great people, and competing together every Friday morning.

If it’s your first time:
✅ Arrive a little early
✅ Get some shots up
✅ Introduce yourself
✅ Enjoy the run

Because this is more than basketball, it’s connection, consistency, and community.

👉 Join a Friday run near you: https://www.thepickupproject.com/locations

05/28/2026

Moving to a new city comes with a strange mix of excitement and silence.

New places, new opportunities but also unfamiliar faces and the challenge of starting over socially.

A common approach is to try everything at once: different events, apps, and groups. But more often than not, nothing really sticks.

That’s why consistency matters more than exposure.

READ OUR LATEST BLOG
How to Build a Social Circle in 30 Days: https://www.thepickupproject.com/blog/moved-to-a-new-city

Start building real connections in your new city!
One consistent step at a time.

🚨 A new city is about to join The Pickup Project family… but can you guess where? 👀We’re bringing the energy, the commun...
05/26/2026

🚨 A new city is about to join The Pickup Project family… but can you guess where? 👀

We’re bringing the energy, the community, and the Friday runs to another city VERY soon 🏀 🔥

Drop your guesses below ⬇️

05/24/2026

Not everyone has a place where they feel seen.

That’s why The Pickup Project is bigger than basketball.
Different stories. Different backgrounds. One court. One community.

A place where people know your name, celebrate your wins, and keep showing up for each other. 🏀

Credits: Thanks for leading this in Scottsdale 🏀

The Pickup Project Indianapolis x YPCIWe’re excited to announce a community-first partnership in Indianapolis built arou...
05/23/2026

The Pickup Project Indianapolis x YPCI

We’re excited to announce a community-first partnership in Indianapolis built around one simple goal: making basketball more accessible for everyone.

Through this collaboration:

• TPP Indy members will receive exclusive discounted access to YPCI
• YPCI members will enjoy 10% off TPP memberships

This isn’t just a partnership, it’s a shared commitment to lowering barriers, expanding access, and creating more consistent opportunities for people to stay active, connected, and engaged through the game.

In a city like Indianapolis, community grows when we make it easier for people to show up.

And that’s exactly what this is about.
More access. More runs. Stronger community.

Ready to be part of the Indy pickup basketball community?
Join the movement and tap into exclusive member perks!
https://zurl.co/xoc68

🚨 HIGH-ENERGY ALERT: ST. LOUIS PLAYER SPOTLIGHT INCOMING 🚨When Elijah Macias checks in, it’s not just a run, it’s impact...
05/19/2026

🚨 HIGH-ENERGY ALERT: ST. LOUIS PLAYER SPOTLIGHT INCOMING 🚨

When Elijah Macias checks in, it’s not just a run, it’s impact!

He’s bringing that lock-in mindset, full-speed defense, smart reads, and nonstop competitiveness from the first run to the last game.

But don’t get it twisted, this isn’t just intensity on the court.

Off the hardwood, Elijah is calling plays in real life as a financial planner at MSMF Wealth Management, helping people map out their future like a championship game plan, retirement, investments, protection, all dialed in with precision.

And when he’s off both court and office grind? He’s still in athlete mode, lifting, running, hunting, fishing, hiking… always moving, always improving.

WHY HE ROCKS WITH THE PICKUP PROJECT:
It’s the mix—real competition, real energy, real connections after the game. That’s the league!

OPEN CONNECTION PLAY:
Elijah is looking to connect with young professionals, families building wealth, and portfolio minds who want to elevate their financial game.

Connect with him here: https://zurl.co/9XZ0k

Pull up to St. Louis court and see if you can match the energy, better yet, bring your game and try to beat it 🔥
🏀 https://zurl.co/LQFuc


Why are more professionals choosing to start their Fridays with pickup basketball? Because sometimes the best networking...
05/17/2026

Why are more professionals choosing to start their Fridays with pickup basketball?

Because sometimes the best networking doesn’t happen in a conference room, it happens on the court.

Every Friday morning, The Pickup Project brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and competitors for high-quality pickup basketball built around connection, consistency, and community.

It’s one morning a week to:
✅ Reset mentally and physically before work
✅ Meet like-minded people naturally
✅ Build relationships through teamwork and competition

No awkward introductions.
No forced networking.
Just showing up, competing, and growing together.

That’s what makes Fridays different. 🏀☀️

Find a run near you: https://www.thepickupproject.com

05/14/2026

Mic’d Up Series Omaha Represent - Kendall Gordon🏀

One of the first cities to show up and look at them now. From day one, they’ve been on fire. Energy, community, and consistency that keeps growing.

This is what happens when people keep showing up 🤝

Big credit to Omaha’s Champion, Jamel for keeping that fire alive and setting the tone for what this community has become.

In this Mic’d Up feature, we’re highlighting Kendall Gordon 🫡 One of the voices and energies behind the court. Watch how it all comes to life in real time.

This is Omaha. This is consistency. This is community 🤝

Catch more Mic’d Up moments from Omaha—don’t miss the next one.

💬 Comment who you want to be Mic’d Up next!

05/12/2026

That’s the power of consistently showing up. Community doesn’t happen overnight, but it grows one run, one conversation, and one connection at a time 🔗

Ready to pull up to a run near you?
Comment “show up” and we’ll send you the details. 🏀

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1800 Genessee Street
Kansas City, MO
64102

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6:15am - 7:30am
Friday 6:15am - 7:30am

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