Explore the Praxis Elite Sports Academy Experience
Impactful, Social, and Supportive
We are a community of student-athletes who strive for excellence in all areas of life. Our students are empowered to dream big, set goals, and work hard to achieve them. We believe that academics are just as important as athletics. Our curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and teamwork. When we say we are student-led, project-based and utilize Socratic-style teaching methods, it is methodical. Using these educational philosophies, our students are able to collaborate and motivate each other outside of the athletic space.
Athletic Pathways
At Praxis Elite Sports Academy, athletics is deeply ingrained in our school culture. Our experienced coaches help students enhance their skills in basketball, football, and field sports. Athletics isn’t just an afterthought, it’s part of our curriculum.
Field
Court
Students will have small group athletic training twice per day as part of their curriculum. Students can either choose to focus solely on one pathway, or a hybrid of both Field sports (Lacrosse, Soccer, Football, Speed/Agility-focus) and Court sports (Volleyball, Basketball). We have an interest list forming for baseball/softball and gymnastics. Please reach out if you would like to be added to our interest list!
All students will have a weightlifting component and a Speed & Agility component in their daily schedule. Students athletes can utilize this training across a multitude of sports, such as soccer, lacrosse, track and field, field hockey, or any sport where dynamic speed and footwork are critical. Our school day mirrors the training schedule of similar age Olympic athletes.
A Student-Centered Microschool in San Diego
At Praxis Elite, our students spend two periods per day on academics as well as two periods per day on athletics. Students will take common core classes in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Our focus is to make every second of the day productive and honed in on the students as individuals. We use a unique learning model that blends Montessori-inspired mixed-age classroom model with new-world modern technology to provide our students a curated and individualized learning experience. We offer in-person teachers and tutors; dedicated online tutoring, as well as computerized programs that are targeted to each individual student. We mirror the daily schedule of an Olympic student athlete, but offer the socialization that is critical for middle school age students. Students are able to work at a pace that suits them with their individual learning style and their own personal interests taking center stage in their education. For our 8th+ students, not one second of the day is wasted on redundant work so that students can dedicate time to their athletics pursuits without sacrificing a quality education.
Full-Time
5 days per week
Our traditional school year program provides a well-rounded education through a combination of daily learning exercises, engaging discovery-based activities, and athletic programs. Both models include our Friday Field Day and Personal Development program.
Part-Time
3 days per week
Our part-time program includes daily learning, engaging activities, and athletic programs. Both models include our Friday Field Day and Personal Development program.
Enrichments
More info coming soon
We will be rolling out an enrichment program for the 2025 school year. More information we be coming soon.
Academics that Support and Inspire
Our Weekly Schedule
Mondays - Thursdays:
9 AM - Athletic Period 1
10:15 AM - Academic Period 1
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM - Lunch
12:15 PM - Athletic Period 2
2:00 PM - Academic Period 2
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM - Classroom cleanup/Dismissal
Fridays:
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
*optional in-person class: students may use this day to rest and recover, catch up on schoolwork from home or come in to school for additional recovery work or tutoring. The Friday Focus is on Personal Development and recovery. We offer enrichment options such as leadership courses, business etiquette classes, monthly seminars with Coach Cheryl discussing athlete mindset training and more!
We are your education partners.
At Praxis, our core mission is to instill “Unshakeable Confidence” in our students. We prioritize mental, social and emotional wellness for all staff and students. We are committed to being a leading middle school for athlete development, career exploration and personal development— producing leaders who inspire and uplift others in their chosen sport and in their community.