The School for High Performance Athletes
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US Performance Academy
US Performance Academy US Performance Academy is an accredited, private, online, middle & high school designed for high performance athletes. With USPA’s support, focus on a pathway towards the future, and emphasis on technology, students can succeed in both athletics and academics.
For Students: • Flexible, personalized course schedule and school calendar • Support from USPA staff who understand high performance athletes • Connection to other USPA athletes around the world For Parents: • Support and regular communication with USPA staff and parents • Access to student progress in real time • More family time and less schedule coordination For Coaches: • Flexible student schedule for training times and travel • Support from USPA staff • Coaches can focus on coaching instead of managing student academic responsibilities www.GoUSPA.org | 877.350.USPA | info@GoUSPA.org
“What I like most about USPA is that I have a very flexible schedule so I get to train at any given time.” –
Seu
USPA Student
“As a parent, my favorite part of USPA is that I am hands-off. It is a relationship between the student and the instructors, and it’s a personal relationship.” –
Lisa
USPA Parent
“For the coaches, it’s wonderful. You have them more focused on the training and less worried about what is going on outside.”
– Myriam
Coach of USPA Student
US Performance Academy
US Performance Academy is unlike any other school. Designed by athletes and educators, our approach specifically benefits driven students who are training, traveling, competing, and pushing themselves to the next level.
“I like that I’m part of a community and a school.” – , USPA Alumni & 2016 Rio Olympian
Anita
“It’s helping with the flexibility, it helps with all the travel, and it helps with the training.” – Coach of USPA Student-Athlete & USA Synchro CEO/High Performance Director
Myriam,
“USPA is an absolute game changer for education in high performance sports. When you give athletes the opportunity to align something as important as their academics with their athletics, I think the question becomes, how can you not be taking a look at USPA?” – Joe, USPA Parent & 1992 Olympian
US Performance Academy
USPA Academics
The USPA Difference
USPA prepares students for college-level endeavors, providing a global education, skills to tackle future challenges, and the ability to compete and win without sacrificing excellence in academics.
Support System
• Courses are NCAA approved • Learning coaches support students and families beyond the classroom • On-demand tutoring within courses 6 days per week, 17 hours per day • Customized school calendar designed for each student’s individual training and travel schedule • Social and academic support system with like-minded student athletes from around the world • Life skills emphasized such as time management, leadership, and accountability
“I really enjoy the flexibility that comes with being a USPA student.” –
Ria, USPA Student
From day one, every student-athlete is met with a strong foundation to build their academic and athletic dreams. We educate student-athletes all over the world. These athletes are traveling, on the go, and motivated. Yet, no matter how much drive these young athletes possess, they require a significant level of support in order to stay on top of and successful in their education. We provide a multi-level support system for each athlete to succeed no matter where they happen to be. Academic Pathway We have a goal-oriented and intentional focus for each studentathlete’s future. Whether their goal is collegiate, professional, or Olympic, we align their academics to support that path. We construct their calendar, schedule, and courses as a base to support their future goals. We understand how important life after high school is, so we make sure each student-athlete is set up for success.
“The attention to detail and care they provide for each of their students goes above and beyond any educational organization we have ever worked with in the past. We always feel our athletes are in the best hands when they choose the USPA for their online schooling.” –
Heather,Coach of USPA Student
Highly Engaging Coursework
An emphasis on transferable life skills such as organization, time management, and leadership
Instruction on key concepts and skills through certified and highly-qualified teachers
Self-paced courses and integrated school calendar unique to each athlete’s schedule
Rigorous courses with real-world examples and assignments
Multiple supports including captioning, text-to-speech, translation, and the ability to pause, rewind, and replay instruction
“I like that I can fit schoolwork into my training schedule. I’m learning a lot and like the different courses that I’m able to choose from.” –
Hannah, USPA Student
Leveraging Technology An adaptive approach with unique platforms while remaining athletefocused. • Online platform for on-the-go access • On-demand instruction and real-time support • Online community for families, students, and coaches to come together • Real-time status and grade reporting Customizable Course Schedule and School Calendar Each student receives a personalized schedule to fit their needs. Everything is built around the athlete’s training, competition, and travel schedule. No more absences, no more piles of paperwork to pack during travel, and no more scheduling make-up tests. Each student-athlete experience is individual and customized. Transferable Life Skills At USPA, we value educating the entire student. Organization, accountability, time management, independence, leadership, problem solving, conflict resolution, goal setting, communication, and perseverance are just a few of the life skills that we teach. “I would recommend USPA because it gives athletes a chance to do more training and get better at their sport. They can focus on both sports and school instead of being tired from both.” –
Zach, USPA Student
STUDENTS
“Being at USPA allows me to keep up with my intense training schedule and the amount of hours I have to put into training each day.”
COACHES PARENTS
US Performance Academy is the school for athletes
“The USPA leadership team is always there. They know my child and they know my family.”
“I get more of a variety in Science and English. I even get to study Mythology.” “The learning coach makes it 10 times better. I have a 1:1 connection and I’m learning a lot more than ever before.”
“I would definitely encourage parents and athletes to check out USPA. If you’re a high performing athlete, if you’re an athlete that has dreams beyond what you find in the normal brick and mortar school system, this is a great program. This has been an absolute lifesaver for us.”
“She is grabbing this as an opportunity rather than sitting back and waiting for things to happen.” “She’s definitely shown more independence, more responsibility, and is really trying to stay on top of things. I think she’s transferring those skills into her training as well. She’s more proactive and taking the initiative on how to manage things; whether it’s with school or with practice.”
Frequently Asked Questions Does USPA adhere to a typical academic calendar? No, we recognize that our students’ needs vary depending on training schedules and intensity over the course of the year. Therefore, we remain “open” 365 days a year. For our athletes and their families, this allows the ultimate level of flexibility to successfully integrate their training calendar into their academic calendar. What does a typical school day look like? USPA learning coaches begin working with their students during orientation to identify the optimal time to complete their school work, what their typical training schedule is, and what physical environment they learn best in. Then, working with each family, we suggest a time of study that integrates each of those elements. In addition to school work, each student has academic meetings with their learning coach throughout the year to discuss academic progress, training schedules, and study skills. How often do learning coaches meet with my son or daughter? Two to three times per week or as often as needed. The schedule is developed by the student athletes and their learning coach during student orientation. We consider training schedules, academic strategies, and overall personal goals for each of our students. The typical schedule is three times per week and times vary between 15 minutes to over an hour depending on subject matter being discussed. Do you offer college counseling? Yes. USPA offers a full college counseling program. We continue to build relationships with various college coaches and admission offices throughout the country. Is USPA Accredited? Yes. USPA is accredited by AdvancED. AdvancED serves as a trusted partner to 34,000 schools and school systems—employing more than four million educators and enrolling more than 20 million students—across the United States and 70 other nations.
US Performance Academy
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