BEYOND THE GAME
Sports Build the Habits for What’s Next.
Less than 1% of all athletes will be paid to play sports. The other 99% will go pro in something else. Beyond The Game focuses on the lessons in perseverance, leadership, and teamwork we learn from playing sports as kids.
THE MISSION
Youth sports are broken; our mission is to fix it.
Let’s face it, every sports career comes to an end. At some point, every player has to move on from the game they love. This could be after high school, college, or after an all-pro career. Reality is, there is a timeline for every athlete.
Over the last 10-15 years, there has been a transition in youth sports. There was once a time when youth sports were seen as an extension of the classroom, teaching valuable lessons. Coaches taught players about grit, teamwork, leadership, and so much more. We used sports and the dream of playing pro to motivate youth athletes to become better people.
Fast forward, we are in a youth sports culture that is about playing D1, not being a team player. We are focused on the plastic ring, drip, and show-me culture, not on perseverance and hard work.
Our goal is to tell the stories of ex-athletes who learned these lessons and went on to succeed after their sports careers. Our hope is that we can help bring youth sports back to what it should be, building athletes for what’s next.
From Humble Beginnings to Real Change in Youth Sports
Homeschool sports cohort. Academy 48 started as a homeschool cohort. We met at parks and began training student-athletes in baseball, soccer, and general P.E. We knew there was more, so at the end of year 1, we decided to launch a true sports academy.
Private Sports Academy. As demand grew for an alternative to traditional education, we built the only tuition-free sports academy in AZ. We started with a team of 15 baseball players competing in local travel baseball leagues. They trained and educated with us full-time.
A Bigger, Better Vision. We will begin our third year and offer both full-time and part-time student-athletes an alternative to traditional school. This year, we will operate from our permanent home and join the CAA, giving all our students the opportunity to play middle and high school sports.
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Our Roadmap
(2026 + Beyond)
Academic Accreditation
As we continue to deliver world-class academics to our students, we will pursue accreditation so our graduating high schoolers receive a diploma from Academy 48, not a partner academic provider.
BEYOND BASEBALL
The 26/27 school year will introduce both men’s and women’s soccer. As teams are built, we will play ASA tournaments and leagues, competing against other soccer clubs throughout Arizona. Eventually, we will add more and more sports.
Middle School Team
Next year, Academy 48 will participate in middle school sports, including baseball and soccer. Our teams will be composed of Academy and homeschool students looking to compete against other schools.
High School Experience
Part of the school experience is going to high school. The 28/29 school year will introduce high school sports to Academy 48, along with a functioning high school. This will give our students school experiences such as homecoming, prom, and Sadie Hawkins.
New Programs for Youth Sports
We have seen a tremendous impact on youth sports over the last year. We had some ups and downs, but we will continue to build new programs that are 100% focused on developing youth athletes.
Bigger Partnerships that Drive Impact
Over the next few years, Academy 48 will build partnerships with the community and community partners to ensure that we continue to provide the best experience at a cost every family can afford.
Permanent Facility for Growth
We are closing new deals to ensure that we have fields and facilities to help our youth athletes chase their dreams. If we are being honest, a warehouse is not enough to hold our plans and vision.
National Program Exposure
Finally, we are building teams that compete nationally against other academies, clubs, and teams. Our national teams will be available to students who build upon our culture.