Recruiting · 2027-28 season

One year that changes the next four.

AIA Prep is a post-grad gap year for high school graduates who want to get stronger, get seen and grow in their faith before college.
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What's included

Everything in one place

Housing on campus
Dorm rooms on the Athletes in Action campus in Xenia, Ohio.
Chef-made meals
Three meals a day, Monday through Saturday, planned with nutrition staff.
Daily training
Six-day practice weeks, skill sessions, and strength and conditioning.
Athletic training
A full-time athletic trainer, daily check-ins, recovery tools and injury prevention.
National exposure
A 35+ game schedule, every game filmed, and college coaches in the gym.
Faith and academics
Bible study, leadership training, and optional online college courses that protect NCAA and NAIA eligibility.
All-inclusive: Housing, three meals a day, travel, gear, team building and excursions are all covered.
Scholarships: Full and partial scholarships are offered on a limited basis, based on team needs and each athlete’s level of play.
2026-27 season: Players arrived Aug. 22, 2026 and depart March 26, 2027.
Questions? Contact James Bolin, Director, at james.bolin@athletesinaction.org or (530) 514-0996.
How to join

Four steps

01
Fill out the questionnaire
Basic info, school, and contact details for you and a parent.
02
Send your film
A highlight link and one full game.
03
Talk with a coach
A call, then a campus visit or evaluation.
04
Commit
Accept your spot and lock in your place on the roster. Contact James Bolin for next steps.
Facilities and campus life

Where you will live and train

AIA Prep players live, eat, train and play on the Athletes in Action campus in Xenia, Ohio. Take a look around.

John Wooden Family Fieldhouse

A $20+ million, 65,000 sq. ft. fieldhouse opened in 2024: four college-length wood courts with shot clocks, a 1,300-seat championship court, four locker rooms, an athletic training room, the Colangelo film room and a team-building room.

Dorms and Housing

Players live on campus in the retreat center dorms, steps from the gym and dining hall.

Sports Performance Center

Strength and conditioning, speed work and recovery with AIA performance staff.

Collier Chapel

Bible study, chapel and leadership time are part of every week.

All Sports Complex Facilities

Turf fields, the ropes course, Schindler Banquet Hall and more across a 200+ acre campus.

Campus Map

See how it all fits together.

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Recruiting questionnaire

Start here

Start here: Email James Bolin, Director, at james.bolin@athletesinaction.org or call (530) 514-0996. Please include your name, grad year, position, height, high school and club team, a parent’s contact info, and a link to your highlight film.