Multi-location · Ages 11–15

Metro United

Elite Basketball Pathway

An elite pathway for dedicated players — Fastbreak, Basketball Stars NY, and Downtown Wolves together for advanced training and high-level competition. Grades 6–10, three weekly sessions, play on the Zero Gravity XL Circuit. Tryout or invitation required.

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About

Metro United is the elite AAU track that unites our most driven athletes from Fastbreak Sports, Basketball Stars NY, and Downtown Wolves into one competitive program. It's the highest commitment level in the family and it's invite-only.

Three weekly sessions: two weekday practices, sports performance training, and a Friday practice. Tournament play through fall, a competitive winter league December through March, and competition on the Zero Gravity XL, MADE Hoops, A GAME, and BASKETBALL Tournaments circuits.

This is for athletes who want to compete at the highest level of youth basketball in NYC. Rosters are built for competitive balance, not just talent — which means kids develop in real games against real competition, season after season.

Programs

4 core offerings — talk to us about which is the best fit.

Practice

Three weekly sessions

Two weekday team practices, dedicated sports performance training, and Friday practice. Practice attendance is mandatory.

Tournaments

Fall tournament circuit

Approximately three fall tournaments to start the competitive season. Real competition against the region's top programs.

League

Winter League

Structured league play December through March. Consistent weekly games, structured development, real stakes.

Travel

National tournament circuits

Zero Gravity XL, MADE Hoops, A GAME, and BASKETBALL Tournaments. Travel commitment required.

Summer

Metro United Summer Academy

Basketball skill development combined with dedicated sports performance training, in partnership with Harrington Sports Performance — 17 years of athlete development experience. The academy runs June 15 through August 28 at the Dwight School Athletic Center, 2116 1st Ave (108th–109th St), with rooftop performance sessions covering mobility, injury prevention, agility, and progressive strength work.

Designed for athletes who want to improve their basketball skill, athletic foundation, movement quality, and competitive confidence.

Middle school

Middle School Academy

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. Builds basketball skill, movement foundation, and athletic habits. $185/day or $795/week; optional daily transportation from Fastbreak HQ ($20).

High school

High School Academy

Monday–Thursday, 12:00 PM–5:00 PM. For athletes ready for more dynamic, reactive, game-based basketball. $185/day or $695 for four days.

The pathway

College preparation & guidance

Metro United prepares players — and parents — for the next level. Guidance runs through the whole program, from how coaches evaluate to how families navigate recruiting.

Exposure

College visits

Program visits to campuses including Connecticut College, Wesleyan University, and Trinity College.

Recruiting

Private prospect camps

Prospect camps designed specifically for Metro United players.

Life skills

Professional communication

Players learn to communicate professionally with coaches via email, text, and social media.

For parents

Understanding the levels

Parent education on the collegiate landscape — D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO.

Who runs it

Leadership

Resources

David Brown

Ensures coaches and players have the resources they need to develop.

Basketball

Jason Posser

Oversees character, skill development, and program culture.

Sports performance

Brian Harrington

Leads athletic conditioning and performance training.

Where they go

Alumni network

Metro United players have gone on to compete and study at respected colleges and universities across the country. The experience is rooted in development, standards, accountability, and long-term growth — and our alumni carry the habits, discipline, and competitive foundation they built here.

Dave DixonWesleyan University
Evan GlatzerWilliams College
Henry LieberOberlin College
Nolan CaseyCarnegie Mellon
Arthur ZaniPratt Institute
Charlie TiedemannOberlin College
Segun AjayiTrinity College
Michael BregmanWashington University
Jeremy BonifacioIndiana University of Pennsylvania
Josh BrownridgeVassar College
Nick PadillaSkidmore College
Connor HuffMiddlebury College
Russell JohnsonMIT
JD LevineClaremont McKenna
Henry LoweVillanova University
Wayne MartinTennessee State
Evan MaxwellDowling College
Anthony ReyesHaverford College
Ben Callahan-GoldTrinity College
Henry StevensHaverford College
William BousquetteOberlin College
Thomas FeiginWashington and Lee
Sam LiebermanKenyon College
Michael DixonVassar College

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Phone: (646) 692-3273
Location: Practices at our facilities Upper East Side · Downtown
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Inside Metro United

Real coaches, real athletes, real energy — a look at what a day with us feels like.

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Metro United is one of seven programs across NYC.