A youth sports academy is a modern education and training model that integrates high-level, in-person athletic development with flexible, personalized academics. Built for driven student-athletes, it creates an environment where education and performance development work together—developing skills in sport, strength, recovery, nutrition, and mindset while maintaining strong academic progress.

We open September 2026!

We will operate out of ESSA Sports Performance: 31 Park Road Tinton Falls, NJ

EDGE serves driven student-athletes in grades 5–8, including those planning to reclass in September 2026, who are committed to developing both academically and athletically.

It is an ideal option for families who homeschool or are seeking an alternative to traditional schooling—offering a structured environment that prioritizes academic progress alongside intentional physical training, mental performance, and overall development..

EDGE will be open Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 2:30pm from September through June (school year calendar to follow) Fridays are flexible and may include special training sessions, field trips, guest speakers, or academic explorations.

No. EDGE is an academic and athletic development academy, not a team. While the coaches may work with competitive travel teams, EDGE does not have an affiliation with any organization.
Our focus is on developing student-athletes through individualized academics, baseball training, and overall performance development.

In addition to baseball skills, athletes will receive training in:

• Sports performance

• Strength and conditioning

• Flexibility and recovery

• Positive mindset

• Nutrition

We have partnered with ESSA Sports Performance for athletic training. Since 2009, Val Barnaby has been helping athletes gain a competitive edge through strength, agility, and endurance. Val will oversee all strength and performance development.

Baseball training will be led by accomplished athletes that have experience playing in highly competitive environments. We are in the process of recruiting coaches and more information will be shared soon.

EDGE delivers a personalized academic experience designed to support students at varying levels of readiness and ability. Through adaptive, technology-based instruction, students progress through core academic content at their own pace, ensuring both challenge and mastery.

This approach is enhanced by ongoing mentorship and support from academic advisors, who provide regular check-ins, monitor progress, and deliver targeted instruction as needed. The integration of digital learning and in-person guidance ensures students remain aligned with academic standards while developing independence and accountability.

Beyond core academics, students are encouraged to explore individual interests and build future-ready skills. An additional elective focuses on innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world.

For students planning to matriculate into a private high school, EDGE can support preparation for admissions assessments when materials are provided.

ELA: myView Literacy®

Math: enVision® Mathematics

Science: Experience Science®

Social Studies: myWorld Interactive Social Studies

SuccessMaker: Adaptive practice in Math and ELA

Momentum will be used as a norm-referenced screener for benchmarks

• Student arrival: 8:30am

• Goal setting and daily affirmation

• Academic block

• Snack

• Baseball training

• Lunch

• Guided discussion

• Athletic training block

• Reflection

• Pick-up: 2:30pm

• For our inaugural year (2026-2027) there will be a founding families rate of $1450/month for families signing up by April 30th, 2026 for the time your child is at EDGE.

• One month payment due at time of enrollment

• Annual payment in full will reflect a 10% discount.

• The cost includes high-level training and coaching, academic guides, performance reports, and a journal.

• Additional curriculum costs will apply

• There will be an option to add a nutritional meal package

• Field trips are optional and will incur additional costs

• Students will be expected to bring a laptop.

• Sibling discount for multiple children enrolled

• Referral credit available