How Iowa Sports Prep Works
The school built for student-athletes
The Problem
Traditional school wasn't designed for athletes.
Your kid sits in a classroom for 6+ hours, then rushes to practice tired. They miss training for assemblies. They do homework at 10pm after games. They're forced to choose between academics and athletics.
It doesn't have to be this way.
The ISP Model
| Traditional School | Iowa Sports Prep |
|---|---|
| 6+ hours in classroom | 2 hours of focused academics |
| Seat time (show up, move on) | Mastery-based (prove you know it, then move on) |
| Training after school, tired | Training midday, fresh |
| School decides your schedule | You control your schedule |
| Generic curriculum | Built for athletes |
A Typical Day
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 - 10:00 AM | Core academics on TimeBack (math, reading, writing, science) |
| 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Life Skills (nutrition, sports psychology, financial literacy) |
| 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Training, practice, competition — you choose |
| Evening | Family time, rest, recovery |
The 2-hour academic block is flexible. Start at 7am if you have morning practice. Start at 10am if you train early. The platform is available anytime.
The Three Pillars
1. World-Class Academics
We partner with Alpha School and use their TimeBack platform — the same mastery-based system used by thousands of students nationally.
- Mastery-based: You don't move forward until you prove you understand the material. No skating by with a C.
- Personalized: AI adapts to your pace. Struggling? More practice. Got it? Move on.
- Iowa Core aligned: Meets all state standards.
- ISASP tested: Your child takes the same state assessments as public school students.
2. Life Skills for Athletes
What they don't teach in regular school:
| Skill | What Students Learn |
|---|---|
| Nutrition | What elite athletes eat. Meal timing. Hydration. |
| Sports Psychology | Visualization. Handling pressure. Bouncing back from losses. |
| Financial Literacy | Saving, investing, taxes. Managing NIL money. |
| Brand Building | Social media strategy. Public speaking. Interview skills. |
3. Athletic Development
We don't replace your trainer or club team. We complement them.
- Schedule flexibility: Training when you're fresh, not exhausted
- Recovery time: No more 10pm homework after games
- Partner facilities: Training partnerships with facilities across Iowa
- Athlete mentorship: Learn from D1 and pro athletes who've done it
Who ISP Is For
| If Your Kid... | ISP Might Be a Fit |
|---|---|
| Travels for tournaments and misses school | ✅ |
| Wants to train more but school gets in the way | ✅ |
| Is bored in class waiting for others to catch up | ✅ |
| Learns better at their own pace | ✅ |
| Wants to go D1 or pro someday | ✅ |
| Lives in rural Iowa with few school options | ✅ |
How It Works
Step 1: Apply
Fill out a simple application. We'll schedule a call to make sure ISP is the right fit.
Step 2: Set Up ESA
ISP tuition is designed to match Iowa's ESA amount ($7,988). We'll help you navigate the ESA process.
Step 3: Get Started
Your child gets access to Academics, MyPath, and the ISP community. Academic coach assigned.
Step 4: Learn, Train, Compete
Morning academics. Afternoon training. Evening rest. Repeat.