Alford Athletic Development

06/01/2026

🏀 JUNE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🏀

Ready to build skills, confidence, and character both on and off the court? Join the AAD Family this June!

✅ Sponsored spots available for Persistence Preparatory Academy students and youth from the surrounding community
✅ Basketball skills & drills
✅ Mentorship & positive development
✅ Fun, fitness, and friendship

Don’t qualify for a sponsored spot? No problem! Participation is just $15 per session.

Spots are limited and registration is required, so secure your athlete’s place today!

🧡🖤 Come see why so many families are choosing AAD!

➡️www.Alfordathletics.com

05/28/2026

Hi AAD Families & Supporters,

We’re excited to invite you to our AAD Fundraiser happening TOMORROW — Friday night! 🎉🏀

This special event is helping support the AAD Program at Persistence Preparatory Academy and the work we are doing to provide youth in Buffalo with a safe, structured, and positive environment to grow through athletics, mentorship, confidence-building, and community.

We would LOVE to see our AAD families, friends, supporters, and community members come out for a fun evening together!

✨ What to Expect:
• Great music & fun atmosphere
• Food & drinks available for purchase
• 50/50 raffle benefiting AAD
• A chance to support Buffalo youth athletes directly

Every ticket, raffle entry, share, and show of support helps us continue “Igniting Greatness in Buffalo Youth.”

Please see the flyer below for full event details ⬇️

Thank you for always supporting Coach D, Amanda, and the entire AAD family. We truly appreciate this community more than you know. ❤️

— Coach D & The AAD Team
🌐 www.alfordathletics.com

05/27/2026

📺🏀 Catch Coach D, Khayden & Courtney on Daytime Buffalo today at 3 PM!

We’re excited to share details about our fundraiser this Friday hosted by Hope Rises at Papi Grande’s in Lancaster! 🎶❤️

Tune in to hear more about the event & the AAD program at Persistence Preparatory Academy,

📺 Daytime Buffalo
🕒 Today at 3 PM
📍 Fundraiser this Friday at Papi Grande’s – Lancaster

Thank you to Hope Rises for the opportunity and support! 🙌🏀

05/23/2026

AAD Reminder: We’re On for Tomorrow!

Hello AAD Families,

Just a friendly reminder that although it's Memorial Day Weekend, AAD Basketball will still be held tomorrow, May 24th during our regularly scheduled program times!

We can't wait to see all of our athletes back in the gym, working hard, building confidence, and having fun with their AAD family.

If your athlete will be unable to attend, please let us know by sending us a quick text at 716-239-3249 so we can plan accordingly.

Enjoy the holiday weekend, stay safe, and we'll see you on the court tomorrow!

Alford Athletic Development (AAD)
Empower Youth. Ignite Greatness.

05/18/2026

Today we celebrate TWO special birthdays in the AAD Family! 🥳🎉

Happy Birthday to Coach D and to our AAD Athlete / PPA Scholar Jordan! 🏀🔥

HAPPY BIRTHDAY COACH DELEON! Deleon Alford Thank you for the energy, love, passion, and expertise you pour into our youth athletes every single week. You are a coach who doesn’t just talk the talk — you walk the walk. You get right in there with the kids, demonstrating every drill, giving hands-on corrections and explanations, and constantly encouraging them to grow and believe in themselves.

We know you started AAD to teach the fundamentals and basics of athletics with a focus on basketball… but nothing you do is basic! Your impact goes far beyond the court. You inspire confidence, leadership, discipline, and greatness in every athlete you work with. You are truly one of a kind, and we know every child who gets the opportunity to train with you feels your impact. Keep empowering the youth and igniting greatness! 💪🏾🧡🖤

And HAPPY BIRTHDAY JORDAN! 🎂🏀Jordan has been part of the AAD Family since DAY ONE! Every Sunday he shows up ready to work hard, help others, have fun with friends, and continue improving his game. We’ve loved watching your skills grow on the court while also seeing the amazing student and positive young man you are off the court.

Your positivity, attitude, and dedication make you such a special part of the AAD Family, and we’re so happy you and Coach get to share a birthday! 🥳

We hope you both have an AMAZING day! 🧡🏀🖤

05/04/2026

AAD on 3… AAD on me… LET’S GOOOOOO!!! 💪🏽🏀🔥 Deleon Alford

05/03/2026

Happy Birthday to our AAD athlete, Idris! 🥳🎉
We’re so glad you chose to celebrate your special day with us! Keep working hard, having fun, and shining on and off the court.

Wishing you an amazing year ahead! 💪🏽🏀🎂

04/26/2026

Another great day at AAD! 🏀 Building skills, confidence, and having fun every step of the way.

04/20/2026

Coach D will be one of the coaches at the ACHIEVE CAMP! Registration is open & there are Scholarships available!!! Register Now! Let’s have a great summer!
EMPOWER YOUTH! IGNITE GREATNESS! AAD!

We are proud to announce that Coach Deleon Alford of AAD Athletics has come on board to the organization and will be coaching at our ACHIEVE Camp! We look forward to a great summer! Registration is now open!

https://forms.gle/RohPxQd1kNLgVR1k6

02/04/2026

We Found a New Gym Location!

New space. Same mission. Bigger impact.

📍 New gym secured
👟 Youth basketball training continues
🤝 Community-focused & family-centered

✨ Details dropping soon…
Stay tuned for the official reveal!

Alford Athletic Development (AAD)
Developing athletes. Building confidence. Creating community.