The LEMO Foundation and The Apex Prep Academy Announce Strategic Partnership

REDWOOD CITY, CA — September 9, 2025 — The LEMO Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to bridging the gap for youth athletes through sports, education and community, today announced a new partnership with The Apex Prep Academy (TAPA). Beginning September 3, 2025, TAPA initiated its academic instruction at the LEMO facility in Redwood City, CA.

This collaboration is a natural alignment of missions, with both organizations committed to empowering student-athletes to excel both in the classroom and in competition. The partnership will provide a seamless integration of TAPA's tailored curriculum with LEMO's elite sports training environment.

"We are incredibly excited to welcome The Apex Prep Academy to our campus," said Ali Magner, Co-founder of the LEMO Foundation. "Our philosophy is to push boundaries and exceed expectations, and this partnership allows us to offer a truly holistic development experience for our students. By combining our state-of-the-art facility with TAPA's academic excellence, we are creating a unique environment where student-athletes can thrive."

The Apex Prep Academy's mission is to develop well-rounded leaders who are "game-changing student-athletes" by combining high-quality education with sport-specific training and real-world life skills. This integrated approach will benefit students by challenging them to grow in all areas, from physical attributes to mental skills like critical thinking and leadership.

"We believe that academic achievement and elite athletic training should be intertwined," said Fusi Taaga, founder of TAPA. "Our partnership with the LEMO Foundation will allow us to deliver our mission in a powerful way, providing our students with a world-class facility that matches the quality of our academic program. We are thrilled to work alongside an organization that shares our core values and commitment to the success of young people."

About The LEMO Foundation

The LEMO Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing access and opportunities to premier sports training and academic support for young athletes from under-resourced communities. The foundation is focused on developing the next generation of leaders through the powerful combination of athletics, education and community.

About The Apex Prep Academy

The Apex Prep Academy (TAPA) is an institution dedicated to empowering student-athletes to excel both academically and athletically. TAPA provides a tailored curriculum that combines high-quality education with sport-specific training and real-world life skills to prepare students for success in the classroom, in competition, and in life.