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By Megan Burch

US Performance Academy Becomes Official Online Academic Partner of USA Volleyball

USA Volleyball and USPA offer Flexible Education to Junior Volleyball Players Worldwide Elkins, N.H. – US Performance Academy (USPA) is thrilled to announce that it has become the Official Online…

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By Megan Burch

US Performance Academy is the Official Online Academic Partner of USA Climbing

Innovative online school and USA Climbing join forces to provide elite student-athletes rigorous, flexible schooling option Elkins, N.H. – US Performance Academy (USPA), the only fully accredited, NCAA-approved online school…

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By Megan Burch

US Performance Academy Announces Education Partnership with Sports Academy

Innovative online school and elite youth training program join forces to provide elite student-athletes rigorous, flexible schooling option Elkins, N.H. – US Performance Academy (USPA), the only fully accredited, NCAA-approved…

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By Megan Burch

US Performance Academy Becomes Official Online Academic Partner of USA Skateboarding

USA Skateboarding and USPA offer Flexible Education to Junior Skateboarders Worldwide Elkins, N.H. – US Performance Academy (USPA) is excited to announce that it has become the Official Online Academic…

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By Megan Burch

US Performance Academy Becomes Official Online Academic Partner of USA Cycling 

USPA will offer a flexible education to American  junior cyclists competing around the world. Elkins, N.H. – US Performance Academy (USPA) is thrilled to announce that it has become the…

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By Megan Burch

USPA Launches Postgraduate Program 

Enhancing  College-Bound Success  US Performance Academy (USPA), is pleased to announce The PG@USPA postgraduate program.  Offering a flexible online education for recent high school graduates, PG@USPA is designed to enhance…

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By Megan Burch

USPA announces partnership with NAHL

NAHL, NA3HL, NAPHL to offer Student Athletes Top-Tier, Flexible Education ELKINS, NH – The North American Hockey League (NAHL) is pleased to announce that the US Performance Academy (USPA) has…

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By Megan Burch

US Performance Academy Partners with USODA

USPA and USODA Optimist Development Program join forces to provide a flexible education to junior sailors Elkins, N.H. – US Performance Academy is excited to announce a partnership with USODA.…

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By Lauren Collins Cline

Two USPA Students Featured in Young Rider

Callie Davenport and Devon Tresan with busy horse show schedules found that online learning was a perfect for their academic needs. Read More: https://www.horseillustrated.com/flipbook/YR/YR_May-June23/#page/16

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By Megan Burch

Olympian, Tricia Byrnes Joins USPA

Snowboard Icon becomes Family Advisor for Olympic Sports at USPA. When the families of USASA athletes and other Winter Olympic hopefuls want advice on how to manage high-level academics while…

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By Julie Glusker

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: What to Know About Advanced Placement 

Many roads lead to college, but for US Performance Academy student athletes, the road is paved with perseverance and performance in sport and school. The road is also paved with…

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By Edith Morgan

At USPA, Flexibility is Strength, Diversity is the Norm

Pete Smith first conceived of US Performance Academy in response to this question from a frustrated parent: Why does the traditional academic model make you choose between achieving your athletic…

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By Amanda Andrews

Q&A with US Performance Academy Founder, Peter Smith

The NCAA-approved school offers a flexible curriculum for student athletes Since 2013, U.S. Performance Academy in Elkins, NH, has been providing online-based education for high-performing athletes in grades 6-12. The…

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By Julie Glusker

Our Core Values in Action

One aspect I love most about US Performance Academy is how our Core Values inform our daily lives, in sport, school and social arenas, day in and day out. We…

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By Liam Lavery

Human Connection at an Online School

“Good Morning, Mr. Lavery,” the students chant in chorus as I enter the classroom, elongating the phrase into a song in the way that children do. Crisp shirt, tight tie,…

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By Megan Burch

Dorothy Greenshields Thrives in USPA’s GOAL Program

At US Performance Academy we recognize that highly competitive student-athletes bring a myriad of learning styles to the educational process. Our GOAL program was made for student athletes that learn…

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By Julie Glusker

Building the College Target List

Building a college target list as a student athlete can seem overwhelming, but with theright approach, it can be a smooth and enjoyable process. The first step is to consider…

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By Julie Glusker

Why Whole Student Development Matters for the College Process

College applications can be a high-pressure time for student athletes and their families,but they can also be a time of meaningful self-reflection and growth. Throughout thecollege process, it is always…

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By Megan Burch

USPA Alumni Spotlight

Ian MacDiarmid ‘18 Top Ranked US Olympic Sailing Class Crew in the World. Ian MacDiarmid (USPA Class of 2018) and his driver Andrew Mollerus are now the top World Sailing…

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By Megan Burch

USPA Partners with USASA

Innovative online school and USASA join forces to provide elite freeskiers and riders a quality, flexible schooling option Elkins, N.H. – US Performance Academy (USPA), the only fully accredited, NCAA-approved online school…

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By Megan Burch

USPA Student, Maya Gaudin is Augusta Bound!

Congratulations to our Student Athlete, Maya Gaudin won first place (Girls 12-13 years old division) in the Northeast Regional Finals of the Drive Chip & Putt Tournament! Maya now advances…

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By Julie Glusker

USPA Learning Coaches: The Intersection between School and Sport

Excelling athletically and academically requires dedication, organization, and tenacity, and sport and school are both excellent environments where student athletes practice and hone these traits. Athletes frequently encounter challenges, including…

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By Jessica Vercauteren

Just What Is the USPA Difference?

Human Connection in an online school: Asynchronous learning provides real-world opportunities and critical thinking daily.  Students are challenged to find creative solutions around their learning, technology, sport, and schedule. Students…

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By Julie Glusker, Director of College Counseling

College Counseling FAQs

 

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By Julie Glusker

College Counseling Articles for USPA

 

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