Student-Athletes Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between…
staying on track academically and taking their game to a higher level.
Xceed Preparatory Academy can partner with you to ensure your academy’s young athletes get the best of both worlds — exceptional training that will prepare them for college or pro-level competition and a flexible, highly personalized, college prep academic program to help them achieve their dreams
Under One Roof — A Game Changer
Bringing a student’s athletic training and schoolwork to a common location:
- Saves time, prevents the burnout of traveling back and forth from school and training, and allows athletes to add hours of practice into their day.
- Eliminates the constraints of a traditional school day, which is often a roadblock for gifted athletes who are preparing for higher level play.
- Relieves stress for teens and families who have been struggling with the time, travel, and costs involved with juggling school and practice.
- Provides an ideal learning environment where students can stay motivated and study alongside like-minded peers.
- Allows students to receive a high-quality, accredited, education in a flexible format, with the added benefit of on-site academic coaches to ensure success.
Xceed Affiliations
DME Academy
2441 Bellevue Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Oakmoor Sports
5100 NW 72nd Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
Do you want your athletes to have more time to train?
Words from an Xceed Affiliate Academy
“Xceed’s exceptional teachers help students to take control and responsibility of their lives, which is extremely important. Elite and pro athletes have the capacity to learn and want to learn — it’s a mindset. And with Xceed, we help our athletes keep their brains functioning more efficiently and effectively than a traditional school can. The sky’s the limit for our kids and I’m so excited for their athletic and academic futures.”
-Dan Panaggio, co-founder of DME Academy
What Does a Partnership with Xceed Prep Look Like in Action?
- A designated area inside your academy is set up for students to complete their coursework, making a seamless transition from athletics to the classroom.
- Classes are led by state-certified, remote teachers, and course content is delivered in both aasynchronous and synchronous formats.
- Onsite academic coaches will provide supervision and support as students move through their classes and balance their athletic training schedules and act as a liaison with teachers.
What Makes Xceed Prep Academy a great fit for your student athletes?
No two athletes have the same goals. Our Personalized Learning Plan involves choosing the right classes, schedule, and logistics, and revisiting the plan on a regular basis to make adjustments.
Students can get a jump start on their college degree by taking 100% online courses through the University of Pittsburgh and Outlier. These classes are available at no extra cost to Xceed students!
Grade-specific, personalized counseling that provides students with an active partner to help with course selection, balancing extracurriculars, admissions testing, financial aid/scholarship research, and more.
Constant access to professional tutors through our partnership with Revolution Prep. This service has shown to boost confidence, improve academic performance, and lower stress for students and families.
Words from a Graduate
The teachers at Xceed are amazing. They not only helped me transition in the middle of my semester, but they prepared me for college.”with Xceed, we help our athletes keep their brains functioning more efficiently and effectively than a traditional school can. The sky’s the limit for our kids and I’m so excited for their athletic and academic futures.
-Bella, University of South Florida basketball player and full scholarship recipient
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can we launch a school at our academy?
With our 100% virtual model, we can often launch within a week. When academies opt to set up a physical school and hire an onsite academic coach, launch usually takes 6-8 weeks.
Will I be able to recruit international students?
With physical learning spaces and onsite academic coaches at your facility, Xceed will be able to apply for I-20/SEVIS approval. Once approved, international students will be able to attend
school and train at your academy.
Are courses NCAA approved?
When the school officially opens, gets accredited, and enrolls at least 10 students, we are able to start the NCAA approval process. It typically takes around 4-6 weeks to secure approval
Can students earn college credit through Xceed?
Yes – dual enrollment is available! Courses begin every two weeks and enrollment is open. The courses are delivered in a cinema-quality, online format, and students are supported as they balance their high school and college assignments
Is Xceed accredited as a “system” which enables all new school sites to receive immediate accreditation?
Xceed has “systems” approval from Cognia. This means if Xceed opens a school at your academy or academies that the schools are fully accredited upon its commencement.”
Does Xceed’s instructional design match the individual learning needs of each student-athlete?
Xceed develops a personalized learning plan for each student that matches their travel and practice schedules.
Ready to give your student athletes the best opportunity for success?
Let’s talk about opening a school at your sports academy.
Download Xceed’s Affiliate Guide and schedule a meeting with Betty Norton, President of Education, Affiliates Division.


Betty Norton, President of
Education, Affiliates Division