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BROOKLYN SPEED AND POWER
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 882543115 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M) · brooklynspeedandpower.com
revenue
$140K
expenses
$142K
net assets
$4K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

profile · synthesized from sources

Brooklyn Speed and Power is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth athletic training organization based in Brooklyn, NY, serving athletes ages 7–18. The organization specializes in speed, strength, and agility training using science-informed methods led by Olympian coach Richard James. Programs are designed to develop athletic performance across multiple sports while emphasizing injury prevention, mental toughness, and long-term development.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Brooklyn Speed & Power Track Club
Competitive track and field program with open tryouts for youth athletes, part of the organization's multi-sport performance training offerings
Elite Coaching Program
Year-round performance training led by Olympian Richard James, focusing on speed, strength, agility, and mental toughness for athletes ages 7–18
Summer Training Program
Six-week intensive training program running from June to August, offering structured coaching in speed, strength, and power with multiple weekly tiers
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
    • Professional development and coach training programs
      Offers training and professional development programs for coaches and athletic professionals, leveraging expertise from Olympian Richard James and over 20 years of Division I and Olympic-level coaching experience.
  • Coached Athletic Training Programs 1 activity
    • Youth sports performance training program
      Provides science-informed athletic training for youth ages 7–18 in Brooklyn and the NYC metro area, focusing on speed, power, agility, strength, and overall athleticism. Programs are grounded in exercise physiology and sports science, with individualized coaching and measurable performance tracking including sprint times, vertical jump, and agility scores.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$140K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$141K101%
Investment income$1250%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$142K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$6K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$4K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +182.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • BILLIE CHIRSTIE — DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR CO FOUNDER
  • BYRON WARD — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CO FOUNDER
  • RICHARD JAMES — ATHLETIC DIRECTOR CO FOUNDER
relationships · 29

Who they work with

  • Adidas National Outdoor Championship Partner — Participates in the Adidas National Outdoor Championship for athletes with qualifying times.
  • Coach Richard James Partner — 2004 Olympian and co-founder of Brooklyn Speed and Power who leads athlete training and philosophy development.
  • Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram as a third-party platform for content sharing and engagement.
  • LIU Brooklyn Partner — Richard James served as Sports Performance Director and adjunct professor at LIU Brooklyn, where he developed Division I athletes and championship teams.
  • Mailchimp Partner — Uses Mailchimp as a third-party service provider for email communications.
  • NFL Partner — Billie Christie, co-founder and Head of Partnerships, has delivered high-impact activations for the NFL, bringing sports marketing expertise to Brooklyn Speed and Power.
  • New Balance National Outdoor Championship Partner — Participates in the New Balance National Outdoor Championship held at Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Nike Outdoor National Championship Partner — Participates in the Nike Outdoor National Championship held at Gordon College, Wenham, MA.
  • Poly Prep Country Day School Partner — Hosts weekday training sessions for the summer program in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn.
  • Poly Prep Country Day School Partner — Richard James has served as Director of High Performance at Poly Prep since 2018, implementing a college-model training program for student-athletes.
  • Poly Prep HS Partner — Training location for Brooklyn Speed and Power youth programs.
  • Poly Prep Upper School Partner — Hosts training sessions for Brooklyn Speed and Power athletes.
  • Poly Prep Upper School Partner — Hosts weekday training sessions at its Dyker Heights campus, providing access to track & field and weight room facilities.
  • Prospect Park Partner — Hosts outdoor training sessions for Brooklyn Speed and Power.
  • Puma East Coast International Showcase Partner — Participates in the Puma East Coast International Showcase event.
  • Richard James Partner — Co-founder and Head Coach, Olympian who leads the organization's training programs.
  • Richard James Partner — Co-founder and Olympian head coach who leads training programs.
  • Ruff Kutz Relay Partner — Participates in the Ruff Kutz Relay at Springfield Gardens Educational Complex.
  • Socceroof Partner — Hosts indoor training sessions for Brooklyn Speed and Power during winter months.
  • Socceroof Partner — Winter training location for Brooklyn Speed and Power youth programs.
  • The Dalton School Partner — Collaborates with or highlights athletes from The Dalton School in youth sports training programs.
  • VO2Max Track Club Preseason Invitational Partner — Participates in the VO2Max Track Club Preseason Invitational in the NYC area.
  • WellnessLiving Partner — Uses WellnessLiving as a third-party service provider for website functionality.
  • Wingate Park Partner — Hosts Sunday morning training sessions in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
  • Wingate Park Partner — Hosts outdoor training sessions for Brooklyn Speed and Power.
  • Wingate Park Partner — Hosts weekend training sessions for the summer program in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
  • Wingate Park Partner — Training location for Brooklyn Speed and Power youth programs.
  • Xaverian High School Partner — Collaborates with or highlights athletes from Xaverian High School in youth sports training programs.
  • YouTube Partner — Uses YouTube as a third-party platform for video content distribution.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Elite-Level, Evidence-Based Methodology Adapted for Youth Long-Term Development
    methodology: evidence-based_training
    By applying Olympic-level, evidence-based training methodologies—grounded in exercise physiology and sports science—adapted to the age, sport, and developmental stage of youth athletes, the program ensures high-performance development while reducing injury risk because elite principles, when appropriately scaled, accelerate safe, long-term athletic growth.
  • Holistic Athlete Development Integrating Physical, Mental, and Character Growth
    methodology: holistic_athlete_development
    By integrating physical training (speed, strength) with mental toughness, leadership, and character development in a team-based culture, the program produces well-rounded, resilient athletes because athletic excellence requires psychological and social development alongside physical gains.
  • Speed as a Trainable Skill Developed Through Progressive Mechanics-First Training
    methodology: speed_as_a_skill
    By teaching speed as a skill—starting with foundational running mechanics (posture, foot strike, arm drive) and progressing to acceleration, top-end velocity, and change of direction through structured, progressive overload—the program enables systematic, injury-resistant athletic development because mechanical efficiency is a prerequisite to safe speed gains.