Our Athletes

Each summer The Academy welcomes athletes from all over the Portland Metro area entering Kindergarten-12th grade the school year following the camp. These athletes have a passion for sports and the desire to push themselves to become the best people and athletes they can be. During the camp the athletes are split into three age groups, allowing them to compete with other athletes their same age.

 

Rookie:  K-2nd

Our Rookies begin by learning the basics of the sports – from the rules and terminology to teamwork and sportsmanlike behavior. They are taught the fundamentals in order to instill a solid athletic and personal foundation that will serve them well in their later years. Our rookie athletes’ training is paired with fun games and activities throughout the day to help them fall in love with sports and exercise.

 

Pro:  3rd-5th

The Academy’s Pro athletes build upon the foundation formed in the rookie stage, and start focusing on more advanced techniques and drills that will take their game to a whole new level. They will learn strategies related to the sports and more sophisticated skills to advance their game.

 

Elite:  6th-8th

The Elite Athletes take their skills and talents and push them beyond their previous limits. Our coaches create training programs geared towards preparing the athletes to play in high school. The Elite Athletes learn advanced techniques and develop the skills necessary to compete at the highest level.

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JuCo (Junior Coaches) - High School

High school students enrolled at ESA are part of our JuCo, or Junior Coach, program. While these athletes go through the same premium sports training as our other age groups, they also take on the role of assisting our coaches in teaching, mentoring, and being positive role models for our younger athletes. The JuCo program is perfect for developing coaching and leadership skills, as well as preparing these students for academic and athletic success beyond high school.