About Us

About Us
At Matrix, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive in sports, regardless of age or athletic ability. Our vibrant range of sport development programs and activities are designed to inspire and empower all children. Whether a beginner or a seasoned player looking to enhance one’s skills, our offerings cater to all. Our experienced and licensed physical education teachers leverage positive reinforcement techniques to create an inclusive and motivating environment, ensuring each participant feels supported and valued. At matrix sports, your child has the opportunity to engage in programs that not only develop their physical skills, but cognitive and social skills as well.

Our Mission
At Matrix, we believe that sports are more than just games; they are life lessons in motion. A great contribution to child development not just physically, but also socially, emotionally, and cognitively. Our youth sports program is built on the foundation of fun, growth, and learning, fostering not just athletes but well-rounded individuals. We focus on teaching the fundamentals of sports while ensuring that each child discovers the joy and importance of physical activity and exercise. Through structured instruction, we emphasize skill-development to help each child unlock their full potential.
Our Goal
At Matrix, we aren’t just coaching athletes; we’re nurturing leaders, encouraging the pursuit of excellence, and celebrating the collective journey of growth within our community. Join us in instilling not just a love for sports but a lifelong appreciation for health, teamwork, sportsmanship, and enjoyment. It’s true, it does take a village to raise a child. Together, let’s build a brighter future, one field, one court, and one child at a time.
Our Coaches

Akhil Kumar
Co-Founder/Coach

Akhil Kumar
Co-Founder/Coach
Akhil Kumar is a NYC licensed Physical Education teacher with over a decade of teaching and coaching experience. From teaching elementary physical education, to coaching multiple successful PSAL high school varsity sports teams, his knowledge and ability to teach at a superior level is why Akhil's expertise and dedication is unmatched. Being a mentor for countless current and future PE teachers and leading a number of professional developments for PE teachers across NYS, Akhil’s experience and resume is like no other. The reaction and feedback from his students and student-athletes speaks for itself. At the conclusion of his classes, try not to focus on the amount of children drenched in sweat, but instead the big happy smiles on their faces!

Naddem Qurbani
Co-Founder/Coach

Naddem Qurbani
Co-Founder/Coach
With both a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Physical Education, Naddem has been teaching PE for over 8 years. Not only is he the head of his PE department at his school, his coaching record speaks for itself! Just coming off a PSAL NYC Girls Varsity Soccer City Championship, Naddem has had tremendous success in a number of sports such as soccer, basketball, and track. If you ask any of his student-athlete's about him, they'll quickly say although Coach Naddem is a master at the X's and O's, he's one of the funniest coaches they've ever had! His outgoing personality, and positive energy is what children and parents love about him.