Keith Cousino of TNT Dunk Squad does a gymnastic basketball stunt. He and TNT co-owner Brian Smith, who have performed for huge audiences, are trying to expand their business to school assemblies. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
Cousino hurtles over a group of students at Highland Grove Elementary School. TNT’s act includes high-flying trampoline stunts and acrobatic basketball slam-dunks. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
Smith and Cousino’s goal is to to book at least 100 school assemblies by the end of this year. So far, they have 40. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
Smith gets ready to throw a basketball to Cousino from the top of TNT’s van at their Highland Grove Elementary performance. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
To get the word out to adults who book talent for school assemblies with themes such as teamwork and healthy living, TNT should use social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, advisor Rebekah King says. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
