Academy Athletes was launched based on 8+ years of working with parents, teachers, and students to crack the code on student motivation. Almost by accident, we observed that certain students with long-term struggles in the classroom responded to current/former athletes with whom they shared a passion for sports. Checking the research, it is clear that

the motivation and discipline emphasized by coaches are key factors in student achievement.  

In response, Academy Learning 

• strives to hire background-checked, graduates of 4-year colleges/universities who played high school or college sports. We strive to match Academic Mentors (Tutors) with middle/high school students according to a shared interest in sports to establish a positive peer relationship.
• Academy Athletes will send one of our Scholar-Athletes to a team activity to deliver motivational life skills talks connecting success in academics to achievements in sports. 
• Offers Study and Organizational Skills Workshops to teams at no charge. 

To inquire about an Academy Athletes program for your team, please email Mary Finnegan: mary@academy-learning.com