What they call their work
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Operates national AAU basketball programs with multiple competitive tiersRuns a nationally competitive AAU basketball organization with tiered programs including varsity (Ai2 Aviators for 11th–12th graders), junior varsity (Ai2 Stealth for 9th–10th graders), and developmental (Ai2 Mavericks for ages 8–12) teams, operating across three training locations in New York City.
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Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
- Provides tailored sports training for neurodivergent and at-risk youthOffers a customized sports training program for neurodivergent and at-risk youth, utilizing trained coaches and individualized activities to support participant development.
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Youth Basketball Development Programs 1 activity
- Supports first- and second-generation immigrant student-athletes through specialized programmingOperates the Ai2 International program, designed specifically for first- and second-generation student-athletes from immigrant families, providing targeted support and development opportunities.
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Who runs it
- Andy Estevez — Director
- Dave Dejesus — Director
- Glenwood Thomas — Director
Who they work with
- Department of Education Partner — Partnered with the New York City Department of Education to launch youth athletic, fitness, and mental health programs in 2022.
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Academic-Athletic Integration for Student-Athlete Developmentmethodology: college_preparatory_basketballBy combining proprietary basketball instruction with academic accountability and holistic development, the organization transforms overlooked youth into recruited student-athletes, because integrating athletic training with academic rigor increases college recruitment outcomes and long-term success.
- Inclusive Sports Training Modelmethodology: inclusive-sports-trainingBy using trained coaches and customized activities, the organization fosters growth in neurodivergent and at-risk youth through sports, because structured, inclusive, and developmentally attuned physical engagement enhances safety, belonging, and personal development more effectively than standard programming.