An integrated approach
Support that adapts to you
At USPA, guidance and structure adjust to students’ schedules, goals, and learning needs. From mentorship and skill-building to community and family partnership, everything works together to help students stay on track.
Learning Coaches / GOAL
Schedule and Time Management
Students receive guidance in building schedules and managing time across coursework, training, travel, and daily responsibilities.
Learning Coaches / GOAL
Self-Advocacy and Skills
Students develop self-advocacy skills, organization, and communication skills that help them navigate coursework and their growing independence over time.
GOAL
Assessments and Accommodations
USPA supports appropriate academic accommodations and assessment considerations, so students may demonstrate learning in ways that align with their particular needs.
GOAL
Enhanced Academic Support
GOAL students have access to additional academic resources, including learning specialists and individualized support, designed to complement the core student experience.
“What I love most about my role is the relationships. Getting to know each student, understanding what motivates them, and helping them overcome obstacles makes every day different and meaningful. Seeing them grow in confidence, independence, and resilience is the best part of the job.”
Will Del Santo
Learning Coach
Academic guidance, made personal
Learning Coaches who are your regular touchpoint
Every full-time student gets a Learning Coach. They are a central part of the USPA experience, offering families peace of mind and students consistent support for their particular needs.
Through regular check-ins and mentorship, Learning Coaches help students:
- Manage time
- Advocate for themselves
- Stay aligned with their academic goals as schedules and demands change
Our program
The GOAL program
USPA recognizes that highly competitive student-athletes bring a myriad of learning styles. With this in mind and our commitment to student’s particular learning needs, we created our Guided Opportunities for Achievement and Learning (GOAL) program. GOAL’s mission is to embrace the different learning styles found among middle and high school students.
Built for a neurodiverse population, whether a student has a specific learning disability, ADHD, is gifted, twice exceptional, or has a condition that requires an accessible educational environment, USPA is intentional in providing appropriate support to students and their families.
“USPA understands the unpredictable and busy schedule of youth athletes. Working directly with each student to establish a custom academic plan takes all unnecessary pressure off the kids. The flexibility is what first appealed to me, but their additional GOAL program for neurodivergent learners is why I ultimately chose USPA for my daughter. USPA is top in the field of virtual learning.”
Elizabeth Kirwan
USPA GOAL Parent
Further Support
Available support for GOAL students
GOAL offers multiple levels of support so families can find the right fit for their student.
Services range from accommodation management and planning to more individualized weekly support, depending on each student’s needs.
Available support may include:
- Executive function and study skills
- Learning specialist guidance
- Achievement testing accommodations
- Instructional adjustments
- Collaborative communication with families and educators
Private Prep
Additional support for college admissions and test prep
USPA’s college counseling team gives students personalized guidance through every stage of the college process, from planning and applications to NCAA eligibility and next steps.
For families who want more intensive support beyond school-based counseling, we are pleased to partner with Private Prep.
Private Prep offers personalized college admissions guidance, test prep, subject tutoring, and academic skills coaching.
Through this partnership, USPA families can access exclusive introductory benefits:
- 25% off a college admissions Strategy Session
- A complimentary one-hour subject tutoring session
- Complimentary registration for secondary or college admissions diagnostic exams, plus a diagnostic review and in-depth consultation on exam prep
FAQs
Guidance every step of the way
Have questions about accommodations, Learning Coach support, or whether GOAL may be the right fit? Here are a few of the questions families ask most often.
Does every USPA student have a Learning Coach?
Yes. Learning Coaches are a core part of the USPA experience. They help students stay organized, manage changing schedules, and stay connected to their academic goals throughout the year.
My student has an IEP or 504 plan. What should I do?
USPA works with families to review documentation, understand each student’s needs, and determine what accommodations and supports may help their student succeed in our online learning environment.
For one-on-one guidance, please reach out to our Admissions Advisors at admissions@gouspa.org. From there, we will connect you with our Head of Student Support to speak with your family and learn more about your child’s needs. Our Admissions team recommends providing documentation of your child’s IEP or 504 plan before the meeting, so we may provide guidance and determine what level of support your child needs to be successful at USPA.
What is USPA’s GOAL program and who is it for?
GOAL stands for Guided Opportunities for Achievement and Learning. It is USPA’s neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based support program for students who benefit from additional individualized services.
The GOAL Program is designed to support US Performance Academy students with diverse learning profiles, including those with specific learning disabilities, ADHD, giftedness, twice-exceptional conditions, and students who need accessible educational environments.
What is the mission of the GOAL Program?
Our mission is to embrace and support particular learning needs by providing personalized academic and social-emotional assistance to help students thrive.
Who can enroll in the GOAL Program?
Enrolled USPA students in grades 6-12 who have a formal diagnosis as documented by a licensed professional. Please note that there is a capacity and waitlist for the program and acceptance is not guaranteed upon enrollment.
What types of accommodations does US Performance Academy offer for students?
US Performance Academy is committed to supporting every student’s unique learning needs by offering a wide range of accommodations. Asynchronously, we provide extended time on assignments, separate settings for assessments, and access to assistive technology.
In our synchronous, one-on-one live sessions, students can benefit from scribing, verbal testing, and executive function coaching. We also help students develop essential study and executive function skills, including time management, organization, task initiation, sustained attention, and working memory.
Additional supports such as body doubling, emotional and nervous system regulation, rewording and rephrasing, prompting, chunking information, and reformatting assessments are available to ensure every student can thrive.
Specialized instruction, remediation, alternative learning options, and achievement testing accommodations are also offered. Our team works closely with parents, teachers, and outside providers to create a personalized learning experience that meets each student’s needs.
Does the program include achievement testing accommodations?
Yes, all GOAL levels include achievement testing accommodations.
Note: We cannot request accommodations on behalf of students who are not enrolled in the program due to a lack of history of use.
How is student support delivered?
Support is always available through Learning coaches and teacher meetings. For Goal Students, support is provided virtually through scheduled one-on-one sessions or through the Academic Learning Lab in small groups (3-5 students) in breakout rooms for individualized support. We have about four hours per week.
Who should families contact with student support questions?
Prospective families may start with Admissions. Current families and enrolled students should be directed to their assigned Learning Coach.
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