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National Academy of Athletics Launches New Youth Sports Program in Sacramento East

SACRAMENTO, CA — June 25th, 2024 — The National Academy of Athletics (NAofA) is proud to announce its latest expansion with a new youth sports program franchise in Sacramento East, California. This latest venture adds to the NAofA’s growing national presence and is in line with its mission to foster a love for sports and physical activity through innovative coaching and a curriculum that emphasizes all-around development. The NAofA is looking forward to enriching the youth through its youth sports programs in its territory East of Sacramento.

NAofA Founder and CEO Aaron Locks added, “Having someone with Marcus’s experience, enthusiasm, and ability take on a territory is incredible. I am thrilled to have him in the role of creating amazing experiences for kids. There’s nothing better!”

The Sacramento East Youth Sports program will provide local youth with an opportunity to participate in a variety of sports, including baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, and volleyball. Furthermore, the programs, designed to cater to all skill levels, focus on teaching fundamental sports skills, promoting teamwork, and instilling values such as respect, sportsmanship, and perseverance.

Additionally, Marcus Tolibas, Sacramento East Area Captain, expressed his thoughts on the new franchise, “I’m truly honored to have been selected as the new Franchisee for the Sacramento-East Territory with NAofA. This opportunity fits my personality perfectly as it aligns with my passion for sports, engaging youth, and building relationships through community partnerships. The fact of the matter is our youth need more role models, and our “hand-selected” NAofA Certified Coaches and Staff will give them just that. My team and I look forward to empowering our youth by building their confidence, putting fun back into sports, and providing safe camps, clinics, and leagues to your area.”

Youth Sports Offerings

The NAofA, renowned for its dedication to promoting physical activity and youth sports, has crafted a unique approach toward coaching. talk.teach.PLAY!® is the trademarked teaching method of the National Academy of Athletics. However, today, kids have a very short attention span. By using cycles of a maximum of 15 minutes, they stay engaged, remember skills, and have more fun! Combining traditional sports teaching with modern, research-backed methods, the NAofA aims to foster a lifelong interest in sports and healthy living. The Sacramento East youth sports program location will implement this approach, offering a well-rounded, holistic sports education program that extends beyond the field or court.

Additionally, the NAofA’s Sacramento East franchise has already begun operations, with enrollment options for various youth sports programs such as basketball, flag football, volleyball, and more!

About the National Academy of Athletics:

The National Academy of Athletics is a premier provider of youth sports programs. Additionally, committed to enriching children’s lives through active sports participation, NAofA emphasizes fun, skill enhancement, and character development. The NAofA is on a mission to foster positive mental and physical growth in youth. The NAofA ensures sports are enjoyable while imparting essential life skills. By training and certifying coaches, NAofA creates an enthusiastic environment where kids can develop a love for sports. Since its establishment in 2012, NAofA has become a trusted choice for families seeking top-notch sports experiences for their children.

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JOSH WALKER

3 weeks ago

NA of A is filled with great mentors, and coaches. It truly makes me feel positive knowing the culture here has an impact on our players enhancing their skillset, mindset and overall health. Na of A especially makes it easier for me as a coach for when I am provided with all the proper equipment and gear to ensure the children/players have everything they need in order to play hard and have fun!

Trip Dixon

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Aaron and his team are absolutely top notch and have a genuine passion for teaching kids’ valuable life skills through sports and play. They’ve developed a program that fills the gap in many communities for youth sports that isn’t focused on hardcore competition and crazy travel schedules. You’re awesome. Great job NAofA!

Eve Given

3 months ago

Aaron Locks, founder of the National Academy of Athletics, has revolutionized youth sports development with his exceptional leadership and vision. His program provides an unmatched combination of skill-building, confidence development, and pure fun that keeps children engaged and excited about athletics. Aaron’s dedication to creating positive experiences is evident … More

Nick Raffensperger

a month ago

Starting our journey as a new franchisee with the National Academy of Athletics has been an absolutely phenomenal experience, and it’s all thanks to the incredible support from Aaron Lock and his dedicated team! From the initial onboarding to ongoing guidance, they have been nothing short of exceptional.
Aaron’s leadership and the team’s expertise have made the process seamless and truly empowering. They’ve provided comprehensive training, answered every question with patience and clarity, and made me feel like a valued part of the NAofA family from day one. Their commitment to franchisee success is evident in every interaction. I feel fully equipped and incredibly excited to grow our NAofA business, knowing I have such a strong and supportive network behind me. Five stars aren’t enough!

Sol

2 weeks ago

NAofA organized a Pickleball Camp in San Anselmo summer of 2025. My son and his friend attended and had a terrible experience. Due to this and the icky response from the owner of the camp, I highly recommend avoiding it.
First, while we
 were told to arrive at 8:45, on the first day but the instructor arrived at 9. I called to inform the office and the owner (Ben) about the missing instructor, he told me that he would call her to find out what was the matter (she showed up not only after to let us all into the court). When I wrote to him and mentioned the lateness as part of the reason we would not be returning, he surprised me by retorting that he had “proof” she wasn’t late- until I reminded him about my phone call to him.
They have a “password” system to protect the kids, but the instructor hands you the pickup form when you arrive (which has the code written on it) so it’s pointless. Furthermore, When I arrived to pick up my kid, the instructor was rushing off to try and get a couple of the kids who had left the court entirely on their own.
My son and his friend were bullied by another kid throughout the day. Despite the “anti bully” policy, the kid was invited back the next day.
The kids told me that no instruction was provided at all about pickleball. They were given balls and rackets and there were no other activities or involvement to keep them engaged. When they asked to take a break because they were hot, the woman told them they had to keep playing. When I informed the owner about this behavior, he retorted that it was their policy and that many kids were “struggling to participate” that day which is why she refused the breaks.
This doesn’t seem like a camp that’s all that motivated to keep kids engaged or having fun, and the defensive/gaslighting responses of the director suggests that it’s not run in a way that promotes safety or fun, or holds its own instructors accountable.
It’s don’t recommend the Pickleball Camp at all, and wouldn’t trust their other programs.

Eve Given

3 months ago

Aaron Locks, founder of the National Academy of Athletics, has revolutionized youth sports development with his exceptional leadership and vision. His program provides an unmatched combination of skill-building, confidence development, and pure fun that keeps children engaged and excited about athletics. Aaron’s dedication to creating positive experiences is evident … More

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