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Youth Athletic Foundations Program
(Ages 5–10)
Monthly Program
August 2026 - May 2027
The Youth Athletic Foundations Program is a unique structured physical education program specially designed to nurture a child’s physical and spiritual development.
Physical Development
This program builds strong movement skills that support all sports and activities. Rather than focusing on competition or early specialization, this program emphasizes balance, coordination, jumping, catching, agility, and body control — the core building blocks of athleticism that many kids miss.
Spiritual Development
This program is rooted, tied down, in principles of faith. Islam is not only learned in mosques and at school. Athletics can be the _____
Hosted at multiple locations around Dallas, the program provides a safe, consistent space for kids to move, learn, and grow during the school year. In addition to developing foundational athletic skills, participants will be exposed to a variety of sports giving them an opportunity to grow in every way!
What does this program entail?
Classes follow a consistent structure:
Dynamic warm-ups and obstacle courses
Focused skill development
Games that reinforce movement skills
A positive, encouraging environment that builds confidence
This program is ideal for homeschool families seeking:
Reliable, high-quality PE
Instruction that balances structure and fun
Small groups and individual attention
No prior sport experience is needed.
“Absolutely amazing coach! My son is very shy and attached and he opened up so much during sessions (I used to take to him other classes as well such as Sunday School). He is very gentle and spends time teaching them about good manners and other Islamic concepts as well (sabr, consistency, etc)”
Classes & Locations
Start date
monthly model
This is a monthly membership model class. It began in August 2026 with a small group of students and has grown and continued. Registration is open, however class size is limited to 12 students.
Cimarron Rec Center
(Irving, TX)
201 Red River Trail, Irving, TX 75063
Murphy Community Center
(Murphy, TX)
205 N Murphy Rd, Murphy, TX 75094
GEM Academy
(West Plano, TX)
6300 Independence Pkwy a, Plano, TX 75023
Class Schedule
Monthly program September 2025 to May 2026
About the Instructor
Coach Zakariya is a youth athletic development coach who works with children ages 4–15, focusing on building strong movement foundations, confidence, and a love for physical activity. Each class ends with a “Message of the Day” — a short reflection that reinforces character, discipline, and respect — helping children grow not only athletically but also personally and morally.
Your Questions, Answered
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Yes. The program is designed for children of all experience levels, with an emphasis on building strong movement foundations rather than prior sports knowledge.
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Comfortable athletic clothing and sneakers. No special equipment is required — all necessary equipment is provided.
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We understand families may occasionally miss a class. While make-ups are not guaranteed, skills are taught progressively and reinforced each week so students can smoothly rejoin. Unless the instructor cancels class there will be no refunds.
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This program is smaller, more structured, and intentionally focused on athletic development. Rather than rotating activities or free play, classes follow a consistent plan that builds coordination, balance, confidence, and character over time.
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This program is designed as a small-group, coach-led experience that focuses on long-term athletic development rather than one-off activities. Pricing reflects the structure, consistency, and individualized attention students receive each week.”
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This is a monthly program. It is not a per class payment. If you want a per class payment reach out to the company directly. The monthly program ensures 3-4 weeks' worth of sessions will take place.
Classes may be canceled for reasons beyond our control (i.e. facility closures, inclement weather, coach's sickness) and refunds are generally not offered in such cases.