Who we are
At Diamond Athletics, we are more than a program—we are a standard. Built on discipline, detail, and development, our mission is to create athletes who dominate both on and off the field. We train with precision, compete with purpose, and raise the bar for what it means to prepare.
We are former athletes turned leaders. Coaches who’ve lived the pressure, felt the weight of expectation, and now use that experience to sharpen the next generation. Our approach is precise, calculated, and tactical—because success doesn’t come by chance, it comes by design.
We exist for the ones who refuse to be average. For the outcasts, the unapproachable, the misunderstood—the ones who want to separate themselves. We give them the tools, the knowledge, and the environment to evolve into elite.
These are the coaches that make Diamond Athletics.
Founder & Head Coach
AJ LONG
AJ Long is the founder and driving force behind Diamond Athletics 7v7, bringing his experience as a former Division I quarterback and lifelong student of the game to the next generation of athletes. A highly decorated player out of the Lehigh Valley, AJ went on to play at Syracuse University and West Chester University, where he developed the skill, toughness, and leadership that now shape his coaching style. After his playing career, he shifted his passion fully into mentoring young athletes—helping them refine their mechanics, master their mindset, and prepare for success both on and off the field. Under his leadership, Diamond Athletics has grown into a nationally respected program, known for producing high-academic, high-character athletes who thrive at the next level. With a coaching philosophy rooted in discipline, effort, and accountability, AJ’s mission is to develop players, build leaders, and teach young men how to be successful in life.
Meet the team
Will Fish
Isaiah Gills
Chance Neilley
Vinny Rodriguez
Deionte Wilson
At Diamond Athletics, our 4core principles—Attitude, Effort, Enthusiasm, and Accountability—are more than words; they are the standard that defines who we are and how we operate. These values represent the culture we build every day: a culture where mindset sets the tone, hard work separates the average from the elite, passion fuels progress, and responsibility ensures trust. We believe that when athletes commit to living by these principles, they not only transform their performance on the field but also strengthen their character off of it.
This is the Diamond Athletics way: developing players who compete with discipline, lead with energy, and carry themselves with integrity in every aspect of life.
DA CORE 4
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The foundation of everything we do. A winning attitude is built on discipline, resilience, and a refusal to back down. At Diamond Athletics 7v7, we believe attitude sets the standard—it shapes how you show up, compete, and respond when adversity strikes.
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Talent opens doors, but effort separates the elite. Every rep, every drill, every detail matters. We demand maximum effort, because success is earned through consistency and an unrelenting drive to improve.
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Energy is contagious. We bring passion and intensity to every moment—because enthusiasm fuels growth, inspires teammates, and makes the pursuit of excellence unstoppable.
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Greatness requires ownership. Here accountability means holding yourself and your teammates to the highest standard—on the field, in the weight room, and in life. No excuses, just responsibility and results.
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