Athletes And Performers

Athletes and performers

Elite athletes have unique challenges when trying to balance academic studies with intense practice schedules and lengthy competitive seasons. Talented musicians, actors, models, and dancers also must balance significant rehearsal and performance schedules with school.

"I was able to get the support I needed at Brightmont traveling all over the world to play and able to graduate on time with my friends. Brightmont prepared me for what college was going to be like."

Tino Vasquez '24 played soccer on a professional team while attending and then graduating from Brightmont. Tino now plays at Virginia Tech.

Brightmont Academy offers a flexible schedule so that athletes and performers remain available for all the activities necessary to develop their talents and compete at very high levels, while still being mindful of graduation requirements, NCAA eligibility requirements for athletes, and other academic restrictions that might otherwise limit participation.

Elite athletes face unique challenges in balancing academic studies with demanding practice schedules and extensive competitive seasons. Similarly, talented musicians, actors, models, and dancers must manage significant rehearsal and performance commitments alongside their academic responsibilities.

Brightmont Academy provides a flexible schedule to ensure that athletes and performers remain available for all necessary activities to nurture their talents and compete at the highest levels. This flexibility also accommodates graduation requirements, NCAA eligibility criteria for athletes, and other academic restrictions that could otherwise hinder participation.

Balancing sports and performances with graduation

Whether at a training facility, on the road, in a recording studio, or at home, student athletes and performers can complete coursework on a schedule tailored to their travel and practice commitments. Brightmont’s flexible scheduling allows students to commence their studies at any time of the year, on any days of the week, and courses can be paused and resumed as needed. This flexibility offers numerous opportunities for students at Brightmont.

Additionally, daily schedules and homework assignments may be adjusted to facilitate rigorous practice and training sessions. Brightmont provides afternoon sessions when appropriate and may accommodate students traveling through technology to connect with their instructors.

Maintaining academic eligibility

Many teams establish minimum grade point average requirements for participation. Furthermore, the NCAA considers grade point average when determining initial eligibility for collegiate athletes. Brightmont Academy employs a mastery-based instruction approach, ensuring that students grasp the material and demonstrate proficiency before progressing to the next level. Consequently, final grades reflect a higher level of learning. Students may allocate additional time to review content until they achieve mastery.

Concurrently, students prepare mentally and physically for the athletic demands of a highly competitive sport or intensive performance schedule. Brightmont Academy also prepares students academically for competitive college placement. Our graduates have been accepted to a diverse range of colleges and universities.

We adhere to NCAA-approved curriculum and are aware of the academic requirements for NCAA athletes.

Time for sports and performances along with graduation

Whether at a training center, on the road, in a recording studio, or at home, student athletes and performers can complete course work on a schedule designed to best fit with travel and practices. Our flexible scheduling means that students can start at any time of the year, any days during the week, and courses can be paused and restarted as needed. There are many possibilities at Brightmont!

Daily schedules and homework loads may also be adjusted to facilitate rigorous practice and training sessions. Brightmont offers afternoon sessions when appropriate, and may accommodate students who are traveling by using technology to connect teacher and student.

Achieving high grades to maintain eligibility

Many teams set minimum grade point average requirements in order to play. In addition, the NCAA considers grade point average when determining initial eligibility to play at the collegiate level. Brightmont Academy uses a mastery-based instruction approach, which ensures that students understand the material and demonstrate mastery before moving ahead to the next concept. As a result, final grades represent this higher level of learning. Students may spend as much time as necessary reviewing content until they achieve mastery.

At the same time a student prepares mentally and physically for the athletic demands of a highly competitive sport or intensive performance schedule, Brightmont can prepare the student academically for a competitive college placement. Our graduates have been accepted to a wide range of colleges and universities.

We use NCAA approved curriculum. We are cognizant of what’s needed for a NCAA athlete.