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About Brick City Academy
Welcome to Brick City Academy, where we build communities brick by brick and transform young athletes into champions. Our academy is dedicated to providing top-tier training that combines the legendary philosophies of coaching greats like the Hurley family, Coach K, Tom Izzo, and Phil Jackson. We are not just a sports program; we are a serious training ground where young athletes learn to think, train, and compete like pros from day one.
At Brick City Academy, we believe in excellence both on and off the court. We hold our students to high academic standards and require them to maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher, ensuring that they are prepared for collegiate and professional opportunities in every aspect. We offer a supportive yet rigorous environment where kids learn that we are here to shape them into the best versions of themselves—not just as athletes, but as leaders.
Join us at Brick City Academy and become part of a community that is truly building the future, brick by brick.
🔥 Why We Exist
Brick City Academy exists to build communities brick by brick.
Our mission is to give athletes the discipline, mentorship, education, exposure, and opportunities needed to succeed in basketball and in life.
We believe talent alone isn’t enough. Players need quality coaching, accountability, academic standards, character development, and a real pathway forward—from youth basketball to college, international competition, and the professional level.
We develop athletes mentally, physically, academically, and emotionally, teaching them how to train, compete, communicate, and carry themselves like professionals.
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Vision
Our vision is to create an accessible, community-centered pathway that empowers young athletes through high-quality coaching, academic support, and character development. Brick City Academy aims to ensure that every student—regardless of background—has the opportunity to grow into a confident, college-ready, and pro-ready individual. By combining elite basketball training with strong educational standards, we envision building healthier communities, stronger futures, and lifelong success for every child we serve.
🌎 Our Impact
Empowering Youth: Training, education, mentorship, and professional development designed to prepare athletes for success beyond basketball.
Community First: Creating opportunities for athletes from Newark and underserved communities to develop, compete, and build pathways toward college and professional basketball.
Two-League Opportunity: Brick City Academy competes in both the Guatemala Super League (GSL) and Liga Metropolitana, providing players with multiple opportunities to compete and gain professional experience.
Global Reach: Building a direct basketball bridge from Newark, New Jersey to Guatemala, giving American and Guatemalan athletes access to international competition, exposure, film, scouting, and professional opportunities.
🏀 Official Brick City Academy Team Store is Now Open!
We’re excited to welcome fans, families, players, and supporters to the official Brick City Academy Team Store!
Every purchase helps support Brick City Academy as we continue building our basketball pathway from Newark, New Jersey to Guatemala, competing in both the Guatemala Super League (GSL) and Liga Metropolitana.
🛒 SHOP NOW
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🧢 OFFICIAL GEAR
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Performance T-Shirts
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Mesh Shorts
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Hoodies & Long Sleeves
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Youth & Adult Sizes
MORE THAN BASKETBALL
When you wear Brick City Academy gear, you’re representing a program focused on developing athletes, creating international opportunities, mentoring young people, and building a bridge between Newark and Guatemala through basketball.
Every purchase helps us continue providing opportunities for players to train, compete, gain exposure, build professional film, and pursue college and professional basketball opportunities.
NEWARK → GUATEMALA 🌎🏀
Brick City Academy
GSL | Liga Metropolitana
Train. Develop. Compete. Get Seen.
The Team
Brick City Academy is not just a team—it’s a family. Our players, coaches, and staff share a collective passion for the game, a commitment to personal growth, and a desire to make a positive impact. We pride ourselves on building a strong, inclusive, and empowering culture that elevates everyone involved.
🤝 Join the Movement
Brick City Academy is actively seeking sponsors and investors who share our vision of transforming communities through basketball. Together, we can create opportunities that last generations.