A&M Sports Academy

"Where do I begin? I participated in A&M's basketball program for almost 5 years, but the lessons and relationships have taken with me will surely last a lifetime. Dre and Ray, A&M's cofounders, are exemplary mentors in every sense of the word--the unwavering care they provide to every single member of their program transcends the game of basketball. Beyond their unmatched basketball intellects, they do not relent until they feel they have comfortably instilled their core values in each of their students."

"Dre and Ray know the game and they know how to teach and motivate boys. In a sea of mediocre, impersonal basketball programs in NYC, A&M stands out as a this rare gem: A program that gives incredible personal basketball attention as well as teaching the importance of values, character, and hard work."

"A&M is an incredible organization. It is made a huge and positive difference in my grandson's life"

"The basketball development programs are excellent. But more than just sports development, Andre and Ray focus on the whole child...character, manners, everyday life...all the participants develop a mutual understanding and respect for others, how to win and lose with grace, and use those experiences to grow. My kids have all taken away lessons in basketball and life."

"A&M is a wonderful sports-oriented organization supporting children and teenagers here and in Haiti with an athletic, academic, and character-building focus. Its flagship basketball program pairs experienced and novice players in its training programs alongside competitive AAU travel teams. A&M’s affiliation with and support of Clean Hands for Haiti (and our trips to Port au Prince together) have been a life changing experience for our family."