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U Prep K–8 Athletics & Intramurals

Start Moving. Start Growing.

Building skills, confidence, healthy habits and teamwork from the start.

Athletics Starts Early

Movement With Purpose.

U Prep Athletics gives elementary and middle school scholars opportunities to move, compete, build confidence and discover the value of teamwork.

As an extension of the classroom, our K–8 athletics and intramural programs help scholars develop fundamental skills while practicing discipline, resilience, leadership and goal setting. Through school-based programming and community partnerships, including Detroit PAL, scholars gain access to experiences that encourage healthy competition and lifelong habits around physical and mental wellness.

Kindergarten – Grade 5

Elementary Athletics

Our youngest scholars build foundational skills, confidence and sportsmanship through accessible athletic and intramural experiences.

Elementary Athletics

Explore Programs by District

University Prep Academy

UPA Elementary

Ellen Thompson Elementary
Mark Murray Elementary

  • Boys & Girls Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Flag Football
  • Soccer
University Prep Art & Design

UPAD Elementary

  • Basketball
  • Cheer
  • Flag Football
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
University Prep Science & Math

UPSM Elementary

  • Basketball
  • Flag Football
  • Soccer
  • Spirit Squad
Elementary Athletics

Questions About Elementary Athletics?

Connect with our Network Elementary Athletic Coordinator for questions about elementary sports, participation and program opportunities.

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Network Elementary Athletic Coordinator

Tyra Gaines

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Grades 6–8

Middle School Athletics

Middle school athletics builds on the fundamentals scholars develop earlier, adding competitive opportunities, coaching, teamwork and greater responsibility as student-athletes prepare for high school.

Middle School Programs + Coordinators

University Prep Academy

UPA Middle School

Sports Offered
  • Boys Basketball
  • Girls Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Girls Volleyball
UPA Middle Athletic Coordinator
Cinele Patton
University Prep Art & Design

UPAD Middle School

Sports Offered
  • Basketball
  • Cheer
  • Track & Field
  • Volleyball
UPAD Middle/High Athletic Coordinator
Amanda Breeden
University Prep Science & Math

UPSM Middle School

Sports Offered
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Sailing
  • Track & Field
  • Volleyball
Interim UPSM Middle Athletic Coordinator
Brittany Foote
Middle School Athletics

Explore Our Teams

View U Prep middle school teams, schedules and upcoming competition.

Extending the Experience

Community Partnerships

Strong partnerships help create even more opportunities for U Prep scholars.

U Prep works with community partners such as Detroit PAL to expand athletic opportunities, connect scholars with quality sports experiences, and strengthen access to programming throughout Detroit.

Detroit PAL

Supporting youth development through athletics, mentorship and community-centered programming.

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Beyond Competition

Healthy Habits.
Strong Minds.
Strong Teams.

Athletics is an extension of the classroom. Every practice, competition and team experience gives scholars another opportunity to develop habits and skills they can carry with them beyond the game.

Physical Wellness

Encourage movement, exercise and healthy habits that can last throughout a scholar’s life.

Mental Wellness

Build confidence, resilience and healthy ways to respond to challenges, pressure and competition.

Goal Setting

Learn to set goals, put in the work and recognize progress along the way.

Teamwork

Practice communication, accountability, sportsmanship and working toward a shared goal.

Start early. Build confidence. Keep growing.

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