A PostGraduate year.
SPIRE's PG year is a purpose-built bridge year, not just a fifth year of high school. It's designed to strengthen college recruitment opportunities, prepare students for the next level and open doors to future careers.
Explore, develop, decide.
SPIRE's PG Program is designed for students ready to make the most of the year between high school and college. Combine high-level athletic development with personalized academics, career exploration and essential life skills that prepare you for the independence and expectations of college.
Whether your goal is to strengthen your college recruitment opportunities, explore a future career or build the confidence to succeed on your own, this is your year to take ownership of what's next.
A Custom program
just for you
An educational experience built around what matters to you.
SPIRE's PG year includes a full year of academic engagement through either an approved outside/online education pathway or SPIRE-hosted classes. Students are expected to remain actively engaged in their academic program throughout the year regardless of when their competitive season ends.
No two students have the same goals. SPIRE's PG Program gives students a voice in shaping their educational experience, selecting areas of study and practical projects that align with their interests and future ambitions.
Working with dedicated PG academic advisors, students can identify learning priorities, pursue individual projects and develop skills that support their next step.
Potential experiences include independent research, business projects, digital media creation, leadership initiatives and career exploration.
PICK YOUR SPORT
Start by choosing your sport, then design an academic and experiential journey around your interests, goals and future ambitions. Together, we'll create a personalized SPIRE PG experience that prepares you for what's next.
PGBoys Basketball
PGGirls Basketball
PGSwimming
PGTrack & Field
PGWrestling
PGSoccer
Turn your passion for sports into
opportunities beyond competition.
SPIRE's campus serves as a living classroom, connecting learning to the real-world operations of a major sports training, research and events destination.
Life Skills for the
Next Level.
College readiness means more than gaining admission. It means having the skills and confidence to succeed. At SPIRE, we recognize that the transition to college brings new responsibilities, freedoms and challenges. Our PG experience emphasizes the practical skills and personal habits students need to manage their lives with confidence.
A typical day at spire academy
Morning Training
The day begins in the weight room or with sport-specific training before classes.
MATTERSTeams rotate through the early slot so training never competes with class time.
Train With Purpose.
Leave Ready for What's Next.
Elevate your performance. Strengthen your mindset. Prepare for the next level.
SPIRE's postgraduate athletes continue to benefit from high-level coaching, competition, performance training and individualized development. But the experience goes further.
Students learn to take greater ownership of their training, understand their performance data, build mental resilience and develop the discipline needed to succeed in a college athletic environment.
By combining athletic preparation with career exploration and life skills, SPIRE helps students arrive at college not just as stronger competitors, but as more capable, confident and independent young adults.
One year to prepare. A future to pursue.
Inside a NASCAR Race Weekend
SPIRE students went behind the scenes with Kaulig Racing through the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s SPARK program. They shadowed NASCAR’s technical inspection process, toured the garage and team hauler, and learned how engineers prepare cars and make decisions during a race.
Students also met driver AJ Allmendinger and watched NASCAR Cup Series practice, qualifying and the race.
Financial Education for
Life Beyond Sport
Through SPIRE’s partnership with Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, students, parents and alumni build financial knowledge through educational sessions, student investment club programming and learning resources.
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SPIRE's supportive coaches, elite facilities, and welcoming environment have helped me grow and believe in my potential as an international athlete.