Our Teams are in a focused training program to become professionals, albeit in something other than basketball. Their route will take them through one of the many fine colleges or universities renowned for their high standards of academic excellence and the proven success of their basketball program.
This is our success story so far, a testament to twelve years of dedication, hard work, and continuous improvement. Through creative thinking, constant evolution, and learning from our mistakes, we've honed the ability to seize opportunities as they arise or even create them ourselves.
Through our programs, many players gained admission to schools they wouldn't have reached otherwise, thanks to the skills and maturity developed. Our lessons extend beyond basketball, fostering peer learning on various topics, with players teaching each other along the way.
Paul Krumins is a cornerstone of Fairfield County’s youth basketball scene, serving as Director of Fairfield PAL and founding Board member of the Fairfield County Basketball League. He co-founded Overtime Athletics and mentored student-athletes from youth through college.
We do not hold tryouts. Instead, the coaches watch every prospective player during the winter high school season and invitations are given to the players selected for the Academic Basketball Club.
Winning in life is about more than just basketball. ABC players, from diverse high schools, showcase leadership and strong academics. Their camaraderie, seen in games and beyond, sets ABC apart. Success isn't just on the scoreboard; it's in their bonds.
We would like to make a statement on the matter of rules, compliance and the actions of others that have caused many to take issue with AAU basketball in the macro, which is why we are eschewing identification with AAU and referring to the genre as Grassroots, and with a team or coach in the micro: Not only do we know the rules (both the letter and spirit) we wholeheartedly pledge/endeavor/mandate ourselves to follow them without fail every day that ends in a “y.” We maintain a higher standard for ourselves than others expect of us. In all matters, we live by the Golden Rule in addition to Rules #1 and 2.