The Foundry · Brooklyn, New York · Est. 2026
Iron
sharpens
Iron.
A Christ-centered institution for the development of young athletes ages 6–16, where every athlete is coached with intention and measured with precision.
Fall 2026 Begins Nov 3, 2026 · St. Jude Community Center · Tue · Wed · Sat · Enrollment Open
- Est.
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- Ages
- 6–16
- Assessments Per Term
- 0
- Founding Class
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The Standard of Care
Every child, accounted for.
Safety is not a policy we post. It is how every session is run.
Every coach is screened
Every coach completes a criminal background check and safeguarding training before ever leading a session.
Our safeguarding policiesNamed safeguarding officer
One designated officer is accountable for athlete welfare, and families are told who she is.
Meet the officerReleased only to your list
No athlete leaves training with anyone who is not on the guardian's authorized pickup list.
Pickup policyMeasured, then written
Formal assessments in Weeks 1, 4, and 8, each followed by a written progress report.
See the assessmentPrograms
Three tracks.
One curriculum.
Foundry Track & Field places every athlete by age and stage of development, and every track follows the same standard of coaching and assessment.
Foundational
Movement literacy, coordination, and body control. The foundation on which all athletic development is built.
Ages 6–8
Explore the Foundational Track →
Developmental
Speed, strength, and skill, developed through structured progressions. The stage at which lasting training habits are formed.
Ages 9–12
Explore the Developmental Track →
Performance
Competition preparation and formal testing for athletes prepared to compete at a higher level. Training is refined against measurable performance standards.
Ages 13–16
Explore the Performance Track →The Curriculum
Four systems.
One athlete.
The Foundry is a structured athletic development institution. Its curriculum is delivered in eight-week terms, each defined by a movement focus, a technical focus, and a formal assessment. Every athlete's progress is documented and reported to families in writing.
Learn More About the Curriculum →Before speed, there is control. Athletes master posture, balance, landing, and coordination: the foundation that makes every later gain safer and more lasting.
Measured by · Mechanics Form Score
Tuition & Payment
The indoor season.
Fall 2026 · 8 weeks · Tue · Wed · Sat · 4:30–6:00 PM
Founding Rates · Through April 30, 2027
The following rates apply to families who enroll during The Foundry's founding year. Founding families retain these rates for as long as their athlete remains continuously enrolled, including after published rates increase.
Essential Access
$350
1 training day per week
Extended Access
$550
2 training days per week
Full Access
$800
3 training days per week
Founding Class · MMXXVI
The Inaugural Awards Ceremony.
On October 18, 2026, The Foundry convened its Inaugural Awards Ceremony in recognition of the thirteen athletes of its Founding Class.
Coaches
The coaching staff.
Avelino Elie
Founder & Program Director
ISSA Master Trainer
Destiny Franklin
Assistant Coach & Designated Safeguarding Officer
Leadership
The Coaching Pathway.
Foundry athletes can grow into Foundry coaches. From age fourteen, athletes with the character to lead enter a four-phase pathway, mentored at every step, and earn a credential that outlasts the season.
01
Applicant
Guardian consent and the coach standards review.
02
Coach-in-Training
Orientation, shadowing, and assisting under a mentor coach.
03
Assistant Coach
Leading full sessions and an Assessment Day station.
04
Certified Foundry Coach
The Foundry coaching certification, granted by the Program Director.
Training Locations
Where athletes train.
St. Jude Community Center
Fall & Winter · Indoor
Wingate Park
Spring & Summer · Outdoor
McCarren Park
Spring & Summer · Outdoor