Athletic Committed Enlightened Scholars - ACES

02/17/2026

Help us hit our next milestone! 🚀

We’re leveling up the Aces YouTube channel, but we need your help to unlock a major feature: Live Streaming. To go live and bring you real-time content, we need to grow our subscriber base. If you haven’t joined the community yet, now is the perfect time to hit that subscribe button and share it with your network.

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My channel is about mental development, education, and social advancement. I use sports to build connections with youth and mentor/coach them in these areas. This channel will feature a podcast, documentaries, sporting events, and workshops that display all of this information. This channel highligh...

02/17/2026

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We need more subscribers to go live.

My channel is about mental development, education, and social advancement. I use sports to build connections with youth and mentor/coach them in these areas. This channel will feature a podcast, documentaries, sporting events, and workshops that display all of this information. This channel highligh...

02/14/2026

Ever feel like you’re grinding 24/7 but the results just… aren’t showing up yet?

As student-athletes, we’re told to "work harder," but nobody talks about the anxiety and burnout that comes with it. If you’ve ever felt like quitting because you aren't seeing progress, you aren't failing—you’re just stuck in Stage 1.

In my latest video, I’m breaking down the "Child Lock" technique. It’s a mental performance shift to help you bridge the gap between the hard work and the results.
Inside, we cover:
Why most athletes quit right before their breakthrough.

The "Child Lock" Journaling Technique to boost your confidence daily.
How to be your own biggest supporter when the pressure gets heavy.

👇 Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/vzICOQVx00A?si=aDNIFyAxCIluW0SP

02/09/2026

Are you feeding your Identity or your "LIEdentity"? 🐺

​Your LIEdentity is the collection of lies the world tells you about what you aren’t.
Your Identity is the powerful truth of who you are

​You feed one of them every single day based on your thoughts. Which one gets to eat today?

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https://youtube.com/shorts/dmTchxQpq4A?si=v2xo3JNzYnO8Xa89

02/06/2026

Want to play at the next level?

Be a TREE. 🌲😤
Here is the #1 tip for any student-athlete trying to get recruited or level up their game. You have to ground yourself like a TREE.

The T.R.E.E. Mindset:
T - Traditional: Master the fundamentals. Build a solid foundation. 🏗️
R - Resilient: Bounce back after difficulty. Never fold. 🛡️
E - Energetic: Bring high positive energy to everything you do. 🔋
E - Elevating: Always seek to get to the next level. 🚀

If you ground yourself in these 4 attributes, you will succeed on ANY level.

👇 Which letter do you need to work on most? Let me know in the comments!

01/30/2026

Talent Sets the Floor. Character Sets the Ceiling. 🚀

To every student-athlete dreaming of the next level: Are you relying on raw skill, or are you building a foundation for long-term success?

We developed the ACES 5-Step Formula to bridge the gap between "good" and "elite." This isn't just about sports performance; it's about life mastery. 🌟

Click on the video to discover the roadmap to maximizing your potential:

https://youtu.be/XvzDBh0kAEU

After you watch the video 👇 Let us know which step is hardest for you? Drop a comment below!

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01/27/2026

GM! ☕️

Please remember to register for the following

Workout this Sunday, February 1st

Financial Literacy Workshop on March 29th. See you there!

💫💫ACES💫💫 Tryouts February 28th & March 1st

https://register.citruscamps.com/pg/pg_caK3UPk6vIguAHqz?type=camp

01/23/2026

🏀 Student Athletes ➡️ Future CEOs 💼

It’s time to break down the wall between sports and business! Join us for the ACES Financial Literacy Workshop, an exclusive session designed to help you turn your talent into long-term wealth.

We aren't just talking about saving money—we are diving deep into NIL opportunities, personal branding, and the strategies you need to secure the bag long after the game ends. 💸🎓

Don't leave your financial future on the sidelines.

🗓 Date: March 29th ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 📍 Location: 19 Colonial Spring Road, Wheatley Heights, NY 🔗 Register Now: ACESNY.ORG

01/19/2026

"Surround yourself with people who support your education." It sounds simple, but it is the secret to sustainable growth.

We often think of success as a solo journey, but as this reminder from ACES shows, true elevation is about the ecosystem you build around you. It’s about developing character, diversifying your emotional skills, and prioritizing your mental well-being.

You are the average of the people you spend the most time with—make sure they are helping you elevate. 🌟

01/18/2026

Are you letting Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTS) ruin your performance? 🤔 Or maybe you're struggling to find the right travel team for your development?

We cover it all on the A.C.E.S. YouTube channel. We’re building complete athletes—mentally and physically.

Tap in and join the family!

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