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About U Junior Prep Program

$250.00 every month

The About U Junior Prep Program builds the athletic foundation for student-athletes in grades 5–8.

Designed as the first step in the About U performance pathway, this program develops coordination, confidence, and movement literacy through structured, coach-led sessions, preparing young athletes for the demands of high school and beyond.

✅ Up to 3 sessions per week. One monthly membership.

📍 Locations: About U Training Facility (Long Island City, Queens) + Fordham Prep (Bronx)

🗓 LIC in-season hours: Tue & Thu 7:00–8:00 PM · Fri 6:30–8:00 PM · Sat & Sun 9:00 AM–1:00 PM (off-season, Dec–July: weekdays 3:30–8:30 PM)

💪 Focus: Fundamentals, movement, strength, speed, and coordination

👥 Small groups, capped at 12 athletes per session

🔁 Monthly membership, auto-renews. Cancel with 30 days’ notice.

🤝 Community Rate and Sponsored Seats available for qualifying families. Contact alex.coombs@aboutuoutreach.org.

🆓 New athletes: start with a free trial session, or join our Free Testing Day on Saturday, Oct 3 at LIC.

Train Intentionally. Build Confidence. Prepare for What’s Next.

The About U Junior Prep Program builds the athletic foundation for student-athletes in grades 5–8.

Designed as the first step in the About U performance pathway, this program develops coordination, confidence, and movement literacy through structured, coach-led sessions, preparing young athletes for the demands of high school and beyond.

✅ Up to 3 sessions per week. One monthly membership.

📍 Locations: About U Training Facility (Long Island City, Queens) + Fordham Prep (Bronx)

🗓 LIC in-season hours: Tue & Thu 7:00–8:00 PM · Fri 6:30–8:00 PM · Sat & Sun 9:00 AM–1:00 PM (off-season, Dec–July: weekdays 3:30–8:30 PM)

💪 Focus: Fundamentals, movement, strength, speed, and coordination

👥 Small groups, capped at 12 athletes per session

🔁 Monthly membership, auto-renews. Cancel with 30 days’ notice.

🤝 Community Rate and Sponsored Seats available for qualifying families. Contact alex.coombs@aboutuoutreach.org.

🆓 New athletes: start with a free trial session, or join our Free Testing Day on Saturday, Oct 3 at LIC.

Train Intentionally. Build Confidence. Prepare for What’s Next.

🟨 About U Junior Prep Program – Membership & Pricing

Junior Prep Membership – $250 / month

Grades 5–8 · Up to 3 sessions per week
Fundamentals, movement, strength, speed, and coordination in a coach-led small group. Designed to build the foundation athletes carry into the About U Prep Program.

Add-On: Weekly 1-on-1 – +$150 / month

One private session per week (elite prep, return-to-play, position-specific). Email alex.coombs@aboutuoutreach.org to add it.

🤝 Financial Aid

Every athlete trains in the same sessions with the same coaches. Only how the seat is paid for changes.

  • Full Pay – $250 / month: open to any family

  • Community Rate – $125 / month (50% off): for families with free/reduced lunch, NYCHA residency, SNAP/Medicaid, or a written coach/counselor referral

  • Sponsored Seat – $25 / month: for Community Rate families with documented need, funded by donors and partners

How to apply: Email alex.coombs@aboutuoutreach.org for the one-page application and send it back with one supporting document. You'll get a decision within 5 business days. Aid is reviewed once a year. Aid seats are limited; when they're full, athletes join a waitlist in order of application.

⚙️ Program Highlights

  • Small-group, coach-led sessions (capped at 12 athletes)

  • Movement screening + progress tracking

  • Strength, speed, and mobility programming

  • Access to SportsYou App for scheduling and communication