Berkley High School Alum Creates Autastic Athletics, Offers Classes for Students

By Press release submission

Mar 14, 2022

Berkley School District issued the following announcement on Mar 14.

Berkley High School Class of 2009 alum Andrew Ackner founded Autastic Athletics, the first ever sports and fitness training program designed for athletes with autism. See the note below from Andrew to Berkley Schools parents/guardians of students with autism:

Dear Berkley Autism Community Parents,

Hello, my name is Andrew Ackner, and I am the founder of Autastic Athletics, the first ever sports and fitness training program designed for autistic athletes, by autistic athletes! I am also a Berkley High School alumnus, two sport athlete, and Berkley Athletics wall of fame class of 2009 member for tennis! The reason I am writing to you is because I would love for your child or young adult on the Spectrum to join my spring tennis program that will be starting in April every Friday through early June at Grant Park in nearby Clawson! The program is only $295 for your athlete to train for the 8-Week session. There will also be a summer and fall session as well so stay tuned!

Being an athlete has given me so much passion, confidence and purpose in what I do in Life! It is my goal to pass on my skills, knowledge and love for the game with the Autism Community! Please see my flier and the schedule for classes for your child or adult’s age group below and check out the enrollment page of my website where you can enroll your athlete. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me by phone or email as listed on the flier! I am offering an early bird sign up special for anybody who signs up by March 21st which includes 10 percent off any private lessons package 4 lessons or larger, as well as a 50 percent off coupon for any one Autastic Athletics apparel item!

Thanks,