The Program
Develop the total athlete.
AIA Prep is a post-grad gap year in Xenia, Ohio, entering its 5th season. The program is run like a four-year college program, with structure and accountability, and players are coached by college and pro level coaches on the court and in the weight room. Our core values are humility, passion, communication and collective responsibility.
What we build
Body. Mind. Spirit. Game.
On the court
Six-day practice weeks, individual skill sessions and a 35+ game national schedule with real exposure.
Performance
Daily strength and conditioning in the Total Athlete Design Lab, with athletic trainers who check in every day.
Faith and leadership
Integrated Bible study, servant-leadership training and community outreach.
Academics
Optional online college courses that keep NCAA and NAIA eligibility intact.
65,000
sq. ft. John Wooden Family Fieldhouse
1,300
seat championship court
35+
game national schedule
2
teams: National and Premier
How we do it
Built like a college program
Style of play
Tough, smart and unselfish. On offense we value great shot selection and taking care of the ball. On defense we play our "3D Defense": Disrupt, Dictate and Dominate.
Class options
Players are encouraged to take online classes through their local community college to stay in the rhythm of academics. It is optional, and our academic advisor helps each player and family choose.
All-inclusive experience
On-campus dorms, a banquet center, a full-time chef, 24/7 on-call staff, a weight room, the John Wooden Family Fieldhouse and an outdoor sports complex.
The AIA family
More than 150 people work on the Athletes in Action campus, and many have given their lives to pouring into athletes and coaches at the highest level. We want every player to leave feeling loved, cared for and ready to compete.
Track record
Leveling up, year by year
Year 1 · 2022-23
23-9
The first AIA Prep team.
Year 2 · 2023-24
27-8
Phenom Post Season Tournament runner-up.
Year 3 · 2024-25
38-9
National Prep Tournament. Ranked top 18 in the nation.
Year 4 · 2025-26
25-14
Elite Prep League and National Prep Tournament.
Key wins
Sunrise Christian x2IMG AcademyGolden State Prep x3Bridgeport Prep x2Western Reserve x2The Skills FactoryDME @ St. Johns AcademyLink AcademySouth KentMt. ZionMassanuttenDarrowFork UnionHargravePerkiomenAndrews Osborne
Notable invitations
Heartland Post Grad InvitationalIMG Sunshine ClassicSpalding Hoophall Prep ShowcasePrep Nationals (top 18 teams in the nation)
Program success
Big wins. Bigger next steps.
Where our players go
Every AIA Prep player who moved on to a college roster, by level.
37Players placed
12NCAA D1
6NCAA D2
2NCAA D3
6NAIA
9JUCO
Offers our players have earned
Beyond the schools they signed with, AIA Prep players have earned offers from programs at every level, including 9 NCAA Division I schools.
Ohio StateIowaPennCentral ArkansasVMIWestern IllinoisNorthern ArizonaNorthern ColoradoUSC UpstateLubbock ChristianBiolaMilliganBryan CollegeStanton
Recent commitments
Pro / Overseas
AIA Prep Alum
India Senior National Team
Senior national team
NCAA D1
Andrew Hoerner
University of Central Arkansas
2025-26
NCAA D1
Davis Kemper
Saint Joseph's University
2025-26
NAIA
Nicolas Juricek
John Brown University
2025-26
NCAA D2
Samuel Thacker
Emmanuel University
NCAA D2
Jonathan Whiteside
Cedarville University
NCAA D2
Oliver Jones
Gannon University
2025-26
NCAA D1
AIA Prep Alum
College of the Holy Cross
NCAA D1
AIA Prep Alum
Oregon State University
NCAA D1
AIA Prep Alum
University of Detroit Mercy
NCAA D1
AIA Prep Alum
Grand Canyon University
NCAA D1
AIA Prep Alum
Abilene Christian University
NCAA D1
AIA Prep Alum
Western Carolina University
NCAA D1
AIA Prep Alum
North Carolina A&T
NCAA D1
AIA Prep Alum
Bradley University
NCAA D1
AIA Prep Alum
South Carolina State University
NCAA D1
AIA Prep Alum
Lipscomb University
NCAA D2
AIA Prep Alum
Westmont College
NCAA D2
AIA Prep Alum
Jessup University
NCAA D2
AIA Prep Alum
Southern Nazarene University
NCAA D3
AIA Prep Alum
Cairn University
NCAA D3
AIA Prep Alum
Bethel University (MN)
NAIA
AIA Prep Alum
Rochester Christian University
NAIA
AIA Prep Alum
Bethel College (KS)
NAIA
AIA Prep Alum
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
NAIA
AIA Prep Alum
Arizona Christian University
NAIA
AIA Prep Alum
Truett McConnell University
JUCO
AIA Prep Alum
McLennan Community College
JUCO
AIA Prep Alum
Murray State College
JUCO
AIA Prep Alum
Cochise College
JUCO
AIA Prep Alum
Weatherford College
JUCO
AIA Prep Alum
West LA College
JUCO
AIA Prep Alum
Edison State Community College
JUCO
AIA Prep Alum
Missouri State-West Plains
JUCO
AIA Prep Alum
Mt. San Jacinto College
JUCO
AIA Prep Alum
Howard College
Pro / Overseas
AIA Prep Alum
India Senior National Team
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.