AEF’s New Sports Camps Build Skills, Confidence and Community
This summer, AEF’s NEW Sports Summer Camps are giving student-athletes more than just a place to play; they’re providing an opportunity to grow both on and off the court and field. With offerings in Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Soccer, and Girls Soccer, AEF camps are designed to help middle school athletes sharpen their skills, build confidence, and prepare for school-year athletics in a supportive, high-energy environment.
What makes AEF Summer Camps Different?
Our coaches are not only experienced athletes and competitors, they are educators who understand how to connect with students and support their development as people, teammates, and leaders. Every clinic is intentionally built to combine athletic training with mentorship, encouragement, and personal growth.
Even more importantly, our summer camp coaches are the same coaches leading our school-year programs. This gives athletes a unique opportunity to build relationships, understand team expectations, and gain confidence before tryouts and competitive seasons begin. While we do not currently offer a school-year soccer program, we know soccer is incredibly popular within our community. This summer program is designed to give athletes the opportunity to develop and sharpen their skills, with the hope that AEF will eventually expand to include a school-year soccer program in the future.
Meet the Coaches
Coach Brittany Hayes (Girls Basketball) brings eight years of coaching experience and a powerful focus on confidence-building and mental resilience. Combining her basketball expertise with her background in mental health, she creates a supportive environment where young female athletes can develop both their game and their self-belief. Her teams have earned multiple championships, but her greatest success comes from helping players grow into confident, resilient young leaders.
Coach Lily (Girls Soccer) – With more than 15 years of playing experience, Coach Lily brings enthusiasm, positivity, and inclusivity to every session. She is passionate about helping athletes of all levels feel welcomed and challenged while building their technical skills and love for the game. Her camps are known for being both highly instructional and genuinely fun.
Coach Jon Gergen (Boys Basketball) is a middle school teacher, athletic director, and basketball coach who believes sports are one of the greatest tools for youth development. His coaching philosophy centers on teamwork, perseverance, leadership, and helping students navigate the challenges of adolescence with confidence and support. Through every practice and game, Coach Gergen creates a culture where athletes feel empowered to grow as players and people.
Coach Chris Lonsdale (Boys Soccer), an elementary school teacher and the Head Coach of Alameda High’s Men’s Soccer Team, emphasizes technical development, teamwork, conditioning, and game awareness while creating a positive and competitive environment for athletes to improve and thrive.
Aligned with AEF’s Middle School Sports program principles, AEF’s Sports Camps are about more than competition. It’s about helping students discover confidence, build friendships, and develop the skills that will serve them for years to come.
Spots are limited, so families are encouraged to register early and secure their athlete’s place this summer!
