Serving Elite Athletes Nationwide
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About Us
Welcome to Athletes 1st Academy
A1A Prep is a TPA Supplemental Education Program providing WASC Accredited flexible independent study programs to over 300 elite student-athletes annually.. The highly popular A1A reclass Gap Year program offers elite athletes an affordable and developmentally optimal way to reclassify their graduation year before entering high school via independent homeschooling under our PSP. Our parent school, the Talega Preparatory Academy (TPA), is officially registered in California (CDE) and Florida (FLDOE), and has been supporting home school families since 2002.
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Athletes 1st Academy is a TPA Supplemental Education Program for K-12 Athletes who are looking for flexibility to train and travel.
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Online School for Student Athletes Who Travel: Flexible Learning for Training & Competition
Athletes First Academy is an independent study program for elite athletes who need flexibility in their academic schedules to train and travel. The K–12 program provides flexible course selection, weekly course schedules, and coursework pacing, with optional online...
Why Choose Athletes 1st Academy?
Athletes 1st Academy is uniquely positioned to serve the needs of elite student-athletes, offering a flexible academic environment paired with the highest standards of educational authority and expertise:
WASC Accredited
We are fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), guaranteeing a high standard of education recognized nationwide.
State Registered Parent School
Our parent institution, Talega Preparatory Academy (TPA), is officially registered as a private school with the states of California (CDE) and Florida (FLDOE).
Certified Leadership
The director holds a California Teaching Credential and is a long-standing Member of the HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association).
Trusted Curriculum
We partner with and utilize the Acellus for Schools online curriculum provider.
Deep Educational Background
Led by a CA credentialed teacher with over 35 years of experience in education, including 30+ years in middle school.
Homeschool Consulting Experts
Possessing 23 years of specialized experience in homeschool consulting, ensuring seamless academic planning.
High Student Volume
We serve over 300 student-athletes annually, demonstrating trust and scale within the elite sports community.
Popular Choice
The Elite Gap Year program is our most common enrollment, specifically designed to help athletes reclassify before high school for optimal development.
Our Partners
We are proud to serve these fine training establishments with academic programs for their elite student athletes
