G E N E V A, O H A D M I S S I O N S G U I D E

G E N E V A, O H C O N T A C T U S 4 4 0 4 6 6 1 0 0 2 W W W. S P I R E I N S T I T U T E. O R G I N F O @ S P I R E I N S T I T U T E. O R G A D M I S S I O N S G U I D E

TONY TUCKER Director of Academy and Basketball After his successful playing career, Tony has distinguished himself as a Leading Educator, successful Basketball Coach and Skills Trainer, a NBA Scout and a Sport Entrepreneur over the past two decades. JUSTIN BRANTLEY Associate Academy Director As a former Division 1 athlete, Justin brings 10+ years of high level coaching, training and recruiting experience combined with relentless will to win. His focus is on combining his expertise with the Student-Athletes desire to create results! An incredible residential, high school, and postgraduate sport performance training and education academy, located within a world -class event and wellness complex that has been recognized as an Official United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Site, as well as a FINA Training Site. The complex features 750,000 sq. feet of Olympic-caliber indoor swimming, track & field, soccer, volleyball, football, and basketball facilities, as well as SPIRE Performance, SPIRE Fit, SPIRE Fuel (nutritional food center), and SPIRE Banquet Center, on the 175 acre Campus. Sports Academy and Training Camp programs, as well as recreational, club programs, league programs, tournaments, and events, are paired with world renowned coaches in each sport, and complimented by elite sports performance training specialists, as well as mental skills performance training coaches. SPIRE Academy has proven and experienced academic partners, with a variety of options for high school and postgraduate students. March 2018

JERMAINE JACKSON Head Coach - SPIRE Basketball Jermaine joins the SPIRE team as the new Head Basketball Coach. After his 13 year professional basketball career, Jermaine transitioned to a coaching role at the high school, AAU, and college levels. He is hard working individual who will put the development of his players above all else. On-the-court Position /Skill training using proven SPIRE Academy Training Methods. Athletic Development and Sports Performance Training through SPIRE Performance. Mental Skills Training that will give you the mental "edge". College recruiting/education from SPIRE's college placement office will help athletes better navigate the recruiting process. National competition schedule that allows student athletes maximum exposure to collegiate coaches and scouts. Video Analysis and breakdown of every athlete's performance FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: spireinstitute.org/basketball EMAIL: basketball@spireinstitute.org

Swim Skill Training using proven SPIRE Academy Training Methods. Athletic Development/Dry land Performance Training through SPIRE Performance. Mental Skills Performance Training that will give you the mental "edge". College Recruiting/Education from SPIRE"s college placement office will help athletes better navigate the recruiting process How to be a better swimmer Technical Stroke Skills Overall strategy and intelligence Physical training and preparation Mental toughness Leadership/character FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: spireinstitute.org/swimming EMAIL: swimming@spireinstitute.org THAD SCHULTZ Director/Head Swim Coach From a standout swimmer at West Virginia, Schultz's 25 year coaching career includes coaching at NCAA, National Team and Club levels. Schultz has spent time at Clemson, Ohio State, and Penn State. Thad has worked with many Olympic athletes, AllAmericans and dozens of state and sectional champions. BEN CORLEY Associate Director/Swim Coach Ben has over 20 years experience in swimming. Experience at the championship level in high school and college has given Ben the motivation and knowledge to boost athletes to their highest potential. Ben has coached at Palmetto Aquatics and A.C. Flora High School.

Athletic Training using proven SPIRE Academy Training Methods. Athletic Development and Sports Performance Training through SPIRE Performance. Mental Skills Performance Training that will give you the "edge". College Recruiting/Education from SPIRE"s college placement office will help athletes better navigate the recruiting process CHARLIE POWELL Director of Track and Field Internationally known Track and Field Coach, with a specialty in middle distance, Charlie Powell has more than 25 years of head coaching experience at the highest levels. Charlie has coached at the University of Pennsylvania, and has coached numerous Olympians, and AllAmericans. How to be a Better Athlete Technical/tactical Skills Overall strategy & intelligence Physical training/preparation Mental toughness Leadership/character FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: spireinstitute.org/track EMAIL: track@spireinstitute.org

The SPIRE Performance team follows a training philosophy that provides exceptional coaching, reporting, testing and assessments that make sure that athletes are ready to perform at the next level. SPIRE Performance focuses on speed, strength, and agility. The specialized programs are designed to enhance athletes abilities and skills for their preferred sport. Every SPIRE athlete participates in performance sessions. They are led by our elite performance staff who each have multiple years of training experience. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: spireinstitute.org/performance EMAIL: performance@spireinstitute.org

THE COMPLETE ATHLETE Our management team at SPIRE has been developing and fine tuning our training systems for over 30 years. We've proven many times over that if you combine the right technical, tactical, mental and physical training, and competition, an athlete can accomplish truly amazing things. SPIRE Academy's training systems are the most innovative instruction available in today's sport marketplace. C O L L E G E R E C R U I T I N G / E D U C A T I O N What does it take to be a Collegiate Athlete? Becoming a Collegiate Athlete is a multi-step process that involves parents, student-athletes and guidance from coaches and counselors. The SPIRE Staff works with athletes on SAT/ACT prep classes. Core Concepts: Register with the eligibility centers (NCAA); Corresponding with coaches and colleges; Developing an athletic resume; Writing a college essay; Filling out college applications. M E N T A L S K I L L S P E R F O R M A N C E T R A I N I N G Do you know how to prepare yourself like a champion, both physically and mentally? Would you like to maximize your performance? SPIRE's Mental Skills Performance team works with student athletes across all Academy and sport programs. Core Concepts: Focus, Self Control, Routines, Imagery, Confidence, Trust, Goal Setting, Perspective, Positive Self-Talk. N U T R I T I O N SPIRE understands the importance of healthy eating and proper nutrition. That is why SPIRE Fuel was created. Located on-site, SPIRE Fuel has an innovative 'training table' approach to eating (or 'fueling' your system). Fuel offers students, competitors and visitors alike the name nutritious fresh meal options enjoyed by Olympic and Professional athletes. EXPERIENCE A WORLD CLASS, ACADEMY TRAINING SYSTEM THAT WILL GET YOU TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

H I G H S C H O O L A C A D E M I C O P T I O N S High School Academy students have several academic options. These include private, public, and several online schooling options designed to prepare student athletes academically for college High School Price: $52,000-$58,000 depending on Academic choice T Y P I C A L D A I L Y S C H E D U L E * 7:30-8:00 am Breakfast 8:00 am-12:30 pm Academics 12:30-2:00 pm Lunch 2:00-4:00 pm Training 4:00-5:30 pm SPIRE Performance 5:30-6:00 pm Mental Skills 6:00-6:45 pm Dinner 7:00-8:00 pm Study Hall *A more detailed schedule can be found on-line. HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMICS FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: spireinstitute.org EMAIL: admissions@spireinstitute.org H I G H S C H O O L T R A I N I N G B E N E F I T S World class coaches and training. Individually tailored SPIRE Performance speed, strength, and agility training. SPIRE Mental Skills training for focus, concentration, and confidence under the pressure of competition. SPIRE Fuel features menus and meal plans for maximum nutritional benefit. Life skills development for leadership and communication. Competition proportional to training for long-term development. Enhance college scholarship opportunities. Academic schedule flexibility for dedicated student athletes. National competition schedule ideal for exposure to colleges.

P O S T - G R A D A C A D E M I C O P T I O N S Post-Grad athletes are able to earn college credits or work to improve/repair their high school GPA. Athletes can also take SAT/ACT prep courses. SPIRE Staff works with Post-Grad athletes to achieve NCAA or NAIA eligibility. SPIRE 's Post-Grad Academy students board together in residence halls. Staff members living in the residence halls are responsible for the security, health and well-being of the athletes. In overseeing the daily life in the residence halls, they keep student athletes on schedule for training sessions and coordinate student athlete needs with staff and parents. Post-Grad Price: $44,000 T Y P I C A L D A I L Y S C H E D U L E * 8:00-8:30 am Breakfast 8:30-9:45 am Academics 9:45-11:15 am SPIRE Performance 11:15 am-12:30 pm Training 12:30-2:00 pm Lunch 2:00-4:00 pm Training 4:00-5:30 pm Mental Training 5:30-6:00 pm Dinner *A more detailed schedule can be found on-line. POST- GRADUATE OPTIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: spireinstitute.org EMAIL: admissions@spireinstitute.org P O S T - G R A D T R A I N I N G B E N E F I T S World class coaches design technical and tactical training programs that improve proficiency and performance. Individually tailored SPIRE Performance training programs develop faster, stronger, more athletic competitors. SPIRE Mental Skills training for focus, concentration, and confidence under the pressure of competition. SPIRE Fuel features menus and meal plans for maximum nutritional benefit. Leadership, communication, and life skills development are all key aspects of the program. Competition is scheduled in appropriate proportion to training objectives. The emphasis is on long-term development, not short term victories. SPIRE provides the ideal exposure to a collegiate coaching network. SPIRE strives to enhance the opportunity to secure the best possible college scholarship offers.

I S P R O U D T O H A V E A T H L E T E S R E P R E S E N T I N G O V E R 6 5 C O U N T R I E S.

SCHOOLS ATTENDED BY ALUMNI Arizona State University University of Auckland (New Zealand) Boise State University University of Buffalo University of California at Los Angeles University of Colorado Columbia University Cornell University Dartmouth College University of Evansville University of Hawaii James Madison University Kent State University University of Louisville Michigan State University University of Missouri University of New Mexico Ohio University Ohio State University University of Oklahoma Oklahoma State University University of Oregon Penn State University Providence College University of Southern California San Diego State University St. Bonaventure University University of Utah University of Vermont Washington State University West Virginia University Wichita State University Xavier University

SITE MAP March 2018