About Us

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

YES! Achievement is a youth development organization dedicated to merging academics and athletics into one unified path for success. Our mission is to take each of our student athletes to the next level in academics and athletics, while uplifting and empowering in self-esteem, self motivation, and self actualization.

Our Story

Yes! Achievement was founded by Medina Gibson and Aqueelah Hargon, whose journey began years earlier on the court at Norwalk Community College, where Medina served as Aqueelah’s college coach.

After graduation, their paths took different directions — but their passion for youth development never changed. Years later, they reconnected and quickly realized they shared the same vision: to create a program where all children have access to the tools, mentorship, and structure needed to build self-esteem, self-motivation, and reach their full potential.
They saw a gap. Too many children were being developed in pieces — academically or athletically — but not as whole individuals.
Together, they decided to change that.
Yes! Achievement was created to intentionally fuse academics and athletics into one unified development experience. Through Academic & Athletic Fusion Training, they are committed to helping every child grow in confidence, discipline, leadership, and self-actualization.
What started as a coach and player relationship evolved into a shared mission. Today, they walk this journey together, building a movement designed to unlock potential and redefine what success truly looks like for the next generation.