Co-owner Jessica Fuller and her business partners want All In Athletics to be a place where both kids and adults can have fun. "We just really wanted a place where the community could come together," she said. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
BETHLEHEM - A new youth athletic training facility is opening in Glenmont. All In Athletics, located in a portion of a former Staples store, has 3,000 square feet of turf and 3,000 square feet of court, allowing for a range of sports including basketball, volleyball, pickleball, soccer, baseball, softball and flag football. Jessica Fuller, one of the co-owners, said she and her business partners are involved in a variety of youth sports in the area, which inspired them to create a space for their kids to both have fun and improve their skills. "We're all Bethlehem families and we love the Bethlehem community," she said. Fuller's son plays basketball and her daughter plays softball. Teaming up with baseball parents in the area, they set out to start All In Athletics to further connect with parents and young athletes in the area. "We just really wanted a place where the community could come together," she said. "Where kids could be active instead of sitting at home on screens. They can come together, they can learn new skills, they can train with different coaches, they can interact with each other. It really was a passion for community, children and sports that brought this business to life." All In Athletics offers a variety of services, including team rentals of the facilities, kids' camps and private events like birthday parties. They also offer lessons and clinics with their coaching staff. Anyone is able to make reservations or utilize the facility's other services, but membership options are also available for more frequent customers, Fuller said. Memberships range from $82 to $210 per month and offer perks including discounts, guest passes and early booking options. Fuller said the business plans to offer programming for all age groups across a variety of sports, from youth sports leagues to pickup basketball games for adults. "We're looking to basically have a different sport in the facility, different age group in the facility, every hour of every day," Fuller said. They also offer food and drink. Fuller said the menu includes classic stadium foods like pizza and soft pretzels, and they will be serving alcohol once their liquor license is finalized. "This should be a space that is fun for kids, but also fun for adults, you know?" she said. The business' first event was a summer camp that began Aug. 10. Fuller said they are currently in a "limited opening" phase and will offer more expanded hours and programs by mid-September. The facility's official grand opening event is currently planned for the end of September. Subscribe There’s more to Albany with the Times Union. Subscribe today for just 25¢. This article originally published at New youth sports facility, All In Athletics, opens in Glenmont.