2. HEADACHE13FOUNDATION
OneLife,OneChoice,OneTime
646-770-3413hdache13@gmail.com
Growing up in New York City, Tim Gittens faced crippling
hardships that could have made him another statistic especially as a
minority youth from the inner city. However, Tim Gittens broke the
cycle and excelled despite numerous setbacks…using basketball as a
vehicle to conquer.
In the last 20 years Tim Gittens has become one of most influential basketball players. Tim Gittens was a
collegiate all-star and had an impressive and extensive professional basketball career. Gittens had an
opportunity to play in the NBA and also dominated on teams in the USBL, ABA, China, Iran, Puerto Rico, and
England; he also played for the Harlem Globetrotters. He proudly wears the number 13 on his jersey in honor
of his late father, who was also a Harlem Globetrotter. Gittens is most famous for playing in national and
international streetball competitions; he began competing in these competitions as a child and was given a
nickname, Headache.
Headache became a dominating, feared force on the basketball court. He became a founding member on the
world renown, And 1 Streetball Team. Headache was one of the most recognized players on the And 1
worldwide tour; a headliner for the nationally televised And 1 series, that aired on ESPN; and also a star on
the And 1 Streetball Mixtape/DVD for 5 consecutive years. He starred in the video game Street Hoops from
Activision. He has endorsed athletic apparel. He has been featured in music videos, print ads and various
publications. Some publications have included: GQ, Dime, New York Times, Men’s Journal, and Forbes.
Gittens’ most recent film appearance, Doin’ It In The Park, features him alongside Julius “Dr. J” Erving and
other streetball Hall of Famers.
Through worldwide travels, Gittens noticed some issues and decided to do his part into creating a solution
and positive/life-changing results. Mr. Gittens began working as a teacher in the public schools, a basketball
coach, and trainer to amateur and professional athletes. To all those Gittens came in contact with, he began
instilling a strong work ethic, dedication, persistence, making good choices, and excellent health and diet.
Tim Gittens desired to do more to strengthen the community by providing programs and activities that would
promote education and excellence. In 2004 Tim Gittens created the Headache 13 Foundation. He became
dedicated in helping improve the lives of inner-city youth and their families in the areas of education, social,
and cultural enrichment. Using the game of basketball to communicate his international message, Tim
Gittens is a camp facilitator, coach, motivational speaker, special project manager- event planning and
fundraising, teacher, trainer, and youth director. While he services both adults and children, his passion is to
share what he has learned with today’s youth…this message rings as his motto.
Today Tim Gittens is a proud husband and father proving what the fight for success looks like: earning two
college degrees and various certifications, playing basketball professionally, being able to travel the world,
starring in films and television and local and national ad campaigns, becoming an influential voice in the
community, and empowering through his foundation Headache 13.
One Life, One Choice, One Time
The motto embodies an important life lesson –
Youth: There is one life granted and majority of the youth within the inner city have one time to make the right choice.
Every Individual: Understand their lives are indispensable, their choices significant, and the timeframe for all decisions valuable
3. Professional
International Basketball league (IBL)
2011, Played for the Dayton Airstrikers
Baloncesto Superior Nacional in Puerto Rico
2007-08, Played for Guayama Brujos
American Basketball Associated (ABA)
2008-09, Played for the NY Internationalz
Iran Superleague
2006, Played for the Khuzestan in THE CITY of Ahwaz
National Basketball Development League (NBDL)
2005, Albuquerque New Mexico Thunderbirds
USA Traveling Team
May of 2005, Played Chinese National Team
New York Knicks
2004, Summer League Camp
Harlem Globetrotters
2001, Played for 2 months
And 1 Mixtape
2000 – 2006
United States Basketball League (USBL)
2005, Played for the Westchester Wildfire
2000, Played for the Brooklyn Kings
National Rookie League (NRL)
New York Gotham City Knights
College
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Junior College
F.I.T. - Led the Tigers in a winning record of 28-8 and a seed in the
Other Notable Career Highlights
Inducted into the Rucker Park Hall of Fame
Featured in Media – National and International
Documentaries/Movies, Television Shows,
Video Games, Music Videos, Commercials,
Print Ads Magazine and Newspaper Articles
HEADACHE13FOUNDATION
OneLife,OneChoice,OneTime
646-770-3413hdache13@gmail.com
4. HEADACHE13FOUNDATION
OneLife,OneChoice,OneTime
646-770-3413hdache13@gmail.com
A- After-School Program
The program is designed to prepare and create real student-athletes. The program has 3 sessions:
1. Conditioning and Basketball Concept
In this section is all about getting the body in shape to perform basketball skills. The conditioning is
about running, pushing ups, sit up and other various workout to condition the body.
Basketball Concepts is the drills that reinforce your knowledge of the game and skill. From ball
handling, rebound, passing, shooting and offense & defense concepts.
2. Hygiene/Body Replenishing Discussions
After working out in the gym going through the condition and basketball concepts, they would cool
down by changing their clothes, so they no longer have on wet clothes. Then a hygienist/nutritionist
will talk and give the student athletes fruit and water.
3. Study Hall
In Study Hall is for our student athletes to get ahead and create good study habits. We will enforce
focus and good habits.
Basketball Trainer
Design customized one-on-one training and/or group training programs.
All skill progress will be closely monitored while helping motivate clients become better athletes.
Work with various skill set backgrounds, from grade school to professional athletes.
Camp/Clinic Facilitator
Develop and Facilitate Basketball Camps or Clinics (service elementary to college) that build:
1. Basketball Handling/Dribbling
2. Basketball Concepts
3. Core
4. Defense
5. Endurance
6. Shooting
We can work with your team or school or organization and have spring break camps, summer camps,
weekend camps, weekly clinics, 3-day clinics, 1-day clinics, or develop a program to fit your needs.
Fundraiser Coordinator/Event Planner
Creating unforgettable, memorable and lucrative events for various organizations
Motivational Speaker
International and National guest speaker, inspiring and encouraging student-athletes and their
families
Team/Just Headache
1. Team Headache – team of basketball athletes that play worldwide at various sporting venues,
programs, community events, fundraisers, schools…
2. Just Headache – only Tim Gittens: guest appearances, photo shoots, interviews, features, or
Headache playing in various sporting events
5. HEADACHE13FOUNDATION
OneLife,OneChoice,OneTime
646-770-3413hdache13@gmail.com
After School Program
Option 1
Program implemented and operated by Headache 13 Foundation
Option 2
Headache 13 implements a successful program that would be operated by the
school or organization
Prices customized to customer needs and desires and longevity of the program
Basketball Trainer
Individual
One session at a time is $75.00
6-pack of sessions is $300.00 (Savings of $150)
10-pack of sessions is $550.00 ( Savings of $200)
Sessions are 1 hour
Group Training (2 or 3)
One session at a time is $50.00/person
Sessions are 1.5 hours
Team Training
One session at a time is $250.00 for 8-10 players
Sessions are 2 hours
Highlighted Conditioning & Training Experience
High School & McDonald All-American
Shantale Bramble-Donaldson,
China Crosby
College & International
Mike Campbell, Marvin McCullough, Mike Hayes
Renneika Razor, Cameron Vaughn
Cincinnati State Men’s & Women’s Basketball Team
WNBA
Kristina Alexander, Camille Cooper, Becky Hammon,
Chamique Holdsclaw, Teresa Weatherspoon, Tamika Whitmore
7. HEADACHE13FOUNDATION
OneLife,OneChoice,OneTime
646-770-3413hdache13@gmail.com
Motivational Speaking
Camps & Clinics
Colleges and Universities
Community Organizations
Special Events and Programs
$500 - $1000 domestic, depending on service parameters not
including travel and lodging
50 percent deposit to secure date
Upon cancellation or date change, deposit will be lost
Highlighted Speaking Engagements
Australia, Bahamas, Brazil
China, England, Germany
Indonesia, Puerto Rico, Trinidad
Various cities in the United States
Fundraiser Coordinator/Event Planner
Costs depending on services required and parameters of event
