USPA is the Academic Edge
Give your Student Athlete the ability to Achieve Anything with a Flexible, Quality Education.
We are a fully accredited, NCAA approved, online middle and high school for student athletes grades 6-12
“My son is really enjoying his online classes and doesn’t have to worry about missed school days any more. Our family made a great choice!”
— Jose Carvajal, Parent
“I am a full time ski racer and Junior at USPA. I travel constantly chasing snow and USPA is the only school that not only allows me to pursue my goals, but is very supportive.”
— Allison Mollin, ’23
“USPA has enabled me to take my tennis to the next level. The flexibility allows me to study hard and train hard.”
— Patricia Grigoras, ’25
Neurodivergent Students
Competitive athletes have a myriad of learning styles.
USPA News
News
January 17, 2023
US Performance Academy Announces Academic Partnership with USASA
Innovative online school and USASA join forces to provide elite freeskiers and riders a quality, fle…
News
October 13, 2022
AT USPA, FLEXIBILITY IS STRENGTH, DIVERSITY IS THE NORM.
By Edith Morgan, Former Olympic Ski Racer, Ski Racing Magazine Pete Smith first conceived of US Perf…
Resource Center
September 28, 2022
USPA LEARNING COACHES: INTERSECTION OF SCHOOL AND SPORT
By Julie Glusker: Director of School Excelling athletically and academically requires dedication, or…
Student Success
September 27, 2022
USPA STUDENT ATHLETE, MAYA GAUDIN IS AUGUSTA BOUND!
Congratulations to our Student Athlete, Maya Gaudin won first place (Girls 12-13 years old division)…
USPA Partner
September 21, 2022
USPA PARTNERS WITH ROME CITY INSTITUTE
USPA and Rome-based institute join forces to provide elite student-athletes rigorous, flexible schoo…
Resource Center
September 1, 2022
The GOOD, The BAD, and The UGLY: by Julie Glusker, Director of School
What to Know About Advanced Placement! Many roads lead to college, but for US Performance Academy st…
Press Release
August 25, 2022
US PERFORMANCE ACADEMY LAUNCHES ELITE TALENT SCOUT PARTNERSHIP
USPA’s Elite Talent Scout Partnership works with trusted advisors to guide student-athletes toward…
USPA News
July 12, 2022
US PERFORMANCE ACADEMY WELCOMES ADAM JONES
Adam Jones is USPA’s Director of Learning and Curriculum. We are thrilled to welcome him to ou…
USPA Difference
May 5, 2022
HUMAN CONNECTION AT AN ONLINE SCHOOL by Liam Lavery, Director of Operations
“Good morning, Mr Lavery,” the students chant in chorus as I enter the classroom, elongating the…
Press Release
March 2, 2022
US PERFORMANCE ACADEMY PARTNERS WITH THE ESPORTS COMBINE™
Online School Dedicated to High Performing Athletes Enters the Esports World 2/28/22 – Elkins,…
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Consider This:
Students from
Students from
21
Countries
36
US States
Competing in
Competing in
29
Sports
Choosing from
Choosing from
98
Courses
20
Electives
Saving
Saving
20
Hours per week on average
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Meet the USPA Team
Meet the USPA Team
Student Success Coordinator
Jessica Vercauteren
USPA’s Head of Student Engagement, Jessica, has 15 years experience as both an English and history teacher and has always enjoyed the academic world. She has a bachelor’s degree in Education with a concentration in the humanities, and a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Having spent time developing curriculum for both the English and […]
Student Success Coordinator
USPA’s Head of Student Engagement, Jessica, has 15 years experience as both an English and history teacher and has always enjoyed the academic world. She has a bachelor’s degree in Education with a concentration in the humanities, and a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Having spent time developing curriculum for both the English and […]
World Languages Teacher
Jessica Jacob
Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, Jessica is a native Spanish speaker whose family immigrated to the United States when she was five years old. Having acquired English through an ESL program at a young age, she developed a fascination for languages and cultures. This appeal led her to pursue French as a third language. Upon receiving […]
World Languages Teacher
Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, Jessica is a native Spanish speaker whose family immigrated to the United States when she was five years old. Having acquired English through an ESL program at a young age, she developed a fascination for languages and cultures. This appeal led her to pursue French as a third language. Upon receiving […]
Learning Coach
Alberto Serrano Cano
Alberto is an experienced humanities teacher and coach with a focus on educational innovation and sports. His true passion lies in creating learning contexts where each person can develop, learn, and enhance their personal and professional skills. Over the past eleven years he has been working in different international schools and sports clubs worldwide. He […]
Learning Coach
Alberto is an experienced humanities teacher and coach with a focus on educational innovation and sports. His true passion lies in creating learning contexts where each person can develop, learn, and enhance their personal and professional skills. Over the past eleven years he has been working in different international schools and sports clubs worldwide. He […]
Director of Student Development and Counseling
Carrie McGillicuddy
Carrie McGillicuddy is an educational counselor who is committed to helping students reach their full potential. Carrie has worked in a variety of settings including k-12 public schools, k-12 private schools, specialized schools for neurodivergent learners, and most recently in higher education as an admissions and transition counselor. Carrie also comes with a wealth of […]
Director of Student Development and Counseling
Carrie McGillicuddy is an educational counselor who is committed to helping students reach their full potential. Carrie has worked in a variety of settings including k-12 public schools, k-12 private schools, specialized schools for neurodivergent learners, and most recently in higher education as an admissions and transition counselor. Carrie also comes with a wealth of […]
Math Teacher
Chris Carmody
Over the past fifteen years Chris has taught middle school, high school, and at the college level, at both public and private schools. He enjoys working with students of all ages, helping them to learn new information and grow as an individual. He is a graduate of Franciscan University in Ohio (BS) and St. John’s […]
Math Teacher
Over the past fifteen years Chris has taught middle school, high school, and at the college level, at both public and private schools. He enjoys working with students of all ages, helping them to learn new information and grow as an individual. He is a graduate of Franciscan University in Ohio (BS) and St. John’s […]
Science Teacher
Kathy Haines
Originally from Connecticut, Kathy attended Sacred Heart University, where she earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees. After graduating, she began her science career as a naturalist at the local zoo. Working there she realized her passion for teaching. She soon started teaching biology, chemistry and environmental science at a local high school until she moved to […]
Science Teacher
Originally from Connecticut, Kathy attended Sacred Heart University, where she earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees. After graduating, she began her science career as a naturalist at the local zoo. Working there she realized her passion for teaching. She soon started teaching biology, chemistry and environmental science at a local high school until she moved to […]
