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Mission The mission of Apex Elite Academy (“The Academy”) is to empower true student-athletes who embrace and develop their gifts in scholarship and athletics. We seek to eliminate the negative effects of ruthless opportunism impacting young athletes in urban areas, and to build citizenship, camaraderie, and common purpose between girls and boys from different backgrounds. We foresee that accomplishing our mission will lead to shared goals, stronger local communities, and our societies greater good.

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BOYS AND GIRLS

To inquire about the program, please email us at

info@apexeliteacademy.org

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Basketball and Academic Enrichment Academy for Lower and Middle School Students

Goals for the Girls and Boys in the Program 1) Teach critical academic and executive functioning skills that will improve school performance. 2) Develop basketball skills and improve the athleticism for student-athletes in the program. 3) Foster bonds between young girls and boys from varied backgrounds in the city of Chicago.

The Program The primary goal of the program is to equip student-athletes with needed skills to compete academically and athletically at the highest level. Additionally, the program will provide mentoring and support that will empower young athletes to rise above pressures and promises of quick “fame and fortune.” The program will allow young people to see the value of academics as well as benefits of striving for success in the classroom and on the court, modeling how strength in both areas work together to enhance their skills and goals in life. We seek to build community and understanding with young people who come from different walks of life, but who share athletic and academic goals.

Program ComponentsAcademic EnrichmentThe academic plan will focus on the following areas for each student-athlete in the program. 1) An individualized academic improvement plan for each student-athlete to eliminate weaknesses and enhance strengths 2) Reports from the testing and feedback from teachers to evaluate areas for improvement and areas of strength 3) Objective academic assessment using the CPT standardized test created by the Educational Resource Board (ERB) 4) Volunteer tutors to facilitate the academic plan through at minimum, three (3) tutoring sessions per week throughout the calendar year 5) Tutors to be resourced from the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, The University of Chicago, Latin School of Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology, DePaul University, University of Illinois-Chicago, and volunteers-at-large 6) Development of executive functioning and time management skills

At The Academy we strive for excellence in the classroom and on the court. Our approach to academic achievement and athletic training is rigorous and is designed to bring out the best in our student-athletes. Our programming is unique to each student-athlete and will deliver remarkable improvements in academics and athletics. Our student-athletes start with us in Lower or Middle School and will participate in the program until they graduate from high school and remain a part of our family for life.

We look forward to meeting you and urge you to email us to inquire about how we help our student-athletes build the tools for success in life and on the court! Warm regards, Chris Harper Executive Director, Apex Elite Academy

Message from the Executive Director 7) Development of public speaking skills 8) Yearly standardized testing to assess progress and continued progress monitoring to gauge effectiveness of tutoring interventions 9) Yearly monitoring of school-based academic and behavioral performance

Basketball Skills The basketball skills program will focus on the following areas. 1) Dribbling skills, shooting skills, defensive skills, and offensive skills 2) Sportsmanship and teamwork 3) Developing leadership skills 4) Developing a mental edge 5) Executing high level performance regardless of competitive level 6) Court spacing, effective cuts, and rebounding 7) Utilizing leverage to gain an advantage on defense and offense

Sports Performance Training The Sports performance training program will focus on the following areas. 1) Developing speed, strength, explosiveness, and agility 2) Engaging the right muscles at the right time 3) Body symmetry a. Balanced flexibility b. Eliminating strength imbalances 4) Injury prevention 5) Cross training 6) Nutrition and hydration

Suggested contribution $500 per month.Partial and full scholarships are available.