Miazgas Weekly update 6/26/26

ASPIRE UPDATE

🏆 NATIONAL CHAMPION!

A huge congratulations to Anna Cortez on an incredible performance at the USAPL Masters National Championships in Chicago! Anna placed 2nd in the nation in her weight class while setting a new personal best squat of 149 lbs and extending her New York State record by nearly 20 pounds. We are so proud of everything Anna has accomplished and can't wait to see what's next!

Check out her feature on News10:

https://www.news10.com/upstate-living/nationally-ranked-senior-powerlifter-talks-about-her-inspiring-journey/

💪 ATHLETES ACADEMY

It's not too late to join our 12-Week Athlete's Academy!

This 5-day-per-week program is designed to help athletes improve:

• Strength

• Speed

• Agility

• Explosiveness

• Overall athletic performance

We also offer our Youth Strength Program every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 4:00 PM, specifically designed for elementary and middle school athletes who are just getting started with strength training.

For more information or to sign up, stop by the front desk or contact us today!

🏀 ASPIRE LEAGUE ALL-STAR NIGHT

A huge thank you to everyone who came out for our Aspire Basketball League All-Star Night! We had an awesome turnout and a great night of competition.

Congratulations to:

🏆 Danny Bologna – 3-Point Contest Champion

🏆 Shonta Hilts – Slam Dunk Contest Champion

🏆 Team Floyd – 2026 All-Star Game Champions

Thank you to all of the players, volunteers, officials, and spectators who helped make the event a huge success!

L.E.A.D. FOUNDATION UPDATE

🏃 THE L.E.A.D. COMMUNITY 5K

Registration is officially open for the 1st Annual

L.E.A.D. Community 5K!

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026📍 Mohawk Harbor – Schenectady

Our vision is to bring together youth organizations, nonprofits, sports programs, arts organizations, STEM programs, and community resources into one event that showcases the incredible opportunities available to children and families throughout the Capital Region.

📞 Chris Miazga: (518) 992-9915

Race Registration:

https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Schenectady/LEADCommunity5K

Thank you to everyone who continues to support Aspire Athletic Club and The L.E.A.D. Foundation. We appreciate each and every one of you and look forward to another great week!