Summer Academy

SportsChallenge Summer Academy is the nation's premier leadership training ground for high school athletes. A selective program, our Summer Academy matches extraordinary mentors, all former college athletes and team captains, with select student-athletes from all over the U.S. and abroad. A comparable program does not exist anywhere. Who Should Apply: -Rising 10th-12th grade varsity basketball and soccer players, both boys and girls, are eligible. -Candidates should possess a strong work ethic, a desire to grow as a leader and athlete, a passion for their sport and an open mind. -Each of our four selective programs accepts a maximum of 30 student-athletes. When: -June 25th - July 3rd, 2011 -Very different from the average 4/5 day camp, this is a 9-day experience that will significantly change you as an athlete and as a leader. Where: -St. Andrew's Boarding School, Delaware -The extraordinary 2,200 acre campus, with state of the art facilities, is located near the train and bus stations of Wilmington and less than an hour from Philadelphia International Airport. What: -Through our intensive physical training, high-end on-court/on-field teaching, proven curriculum and interactive classes our student-athletes grow at tremendous rates. -The average day includes three sport sessions, a leadership class, a sports psychology class and time to meet one-on-one with your advisor and/or college counselor. -Six coaches work with each program of 30 athletes providing a coach to player ratio not found at any other camp. Diversity: -This over-used and cliche word is central to your SportsChallenge experience and our SportsChallenge philosophy. In order to prepare for 21st century leadership challenges, our athletes must practice their leadership skills surrounded by peers from all backgrounds. -More than half of our student-athletes are on some type of financial aid or scholarship. Student-athletes play, learn and live with others from very different backgrounds. This rich environment provides the ultimate training ground for future team, school and world leaders. You will evolve into a more effective athlete and a more confident leader. See our APPLICATION PAGE in order to download a Summer Academy application form or email SportsChallenge for more information. Click HERE to see which organizations and institutions have partnered with us. Click HERE to view a list of guest speakers who have spent time with us at SportsChallenege. By The Numbers: 7...the number of speed, strength, and agility training sessions during the Summer Academy...and the time we begin the sessions each morning! 4:1...the player to coach ratio; a ratio you will not find at any other sports camp 14...the number of leadership workshops and forums you will experience during the course of the Summer Academy 3...the number of experienced college counselors on staff leading seminars and available for one-on-one meetings about the recruiting process and all other aspects of college admissions 1500...the number of student-athletes we have taught, coached and mentored through our Summer Academy 12the number of current and former staff who have played their sport professionally 1997...the year of the first SportsChallenge Summer Academy Tuition: -The 2011 tuition fee is $1200; this covers all athletic sessions, classes, food, lodging, training, SportsChallenge gear and transport to and from the airport or bus/train station. -Admission is need-blind; financial aid is available through application; contact Liz Koster, Director of Admissions, for further information.