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August 10, 2026 | www.time.com

At 8:00 a.m., one student is preparing for a professional tennis tournament. Another is walking the fairways of one of the country’s most prestigious junior golf events.

A third is in the recording studio, laying down tracks while meeting coursework deadlines.

July 24, 2026 | www.latimes.com

A new wave of schools is betting big on artificial intelligence — literally. Some of these AI-driven academies charge tens of thousands of dollars a year for a promise that sounds futuristic: let an algorithm personalize a child’s education, and watch the human teacher recede into the background, present mostly to...

May 4, 2026 | www.ajga.org

The American Junior Golf Association is proud to announce an expansion of its partnership with ICL Academy, the leading online private school for student‑athletes and passion‑driven students worldwide, naming ICL Academy as the Title Sponsor of the AJGA Junior All‑Star Series. As part of the expanded...

April 28, 2026 | NY POST

ICL Academy reflects a broader global shift in how young talent is developed, contributing to evolving approaches in digital and hybrid K–12 education. Positioned at the intersection of academia, athletics, and the rapidly expanding creator economy, ICL has evolved far beyond a traditional accredited school...

April 1, 2026 | www.ajga.org

The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) is proud to announce a multi-year partnership with ICL Academy, the leader in online education for elite student-athletes. As the “Proud Online Academy” of the AJGA, ICL Academy is committed to providing junior golfers with a world-class, flexible academic 

March 10, 2026 | SF Weekly

In a quiet rehearsal studio in London, a 16-year-old pianist prepares for a global competition. In a tech hub in Seoul, a young coder is finalizing an MVP for a sustainable startup. On a tennis court in Florida, a junior pro is chasing an ATP ranking.

Historically, these three students would have faced the ...

February 25, 2026 | LA Weekly

In a cramped classroom in suburban America, a talented young athlete stares at the clock. She has Olympic dreams, a rigorous training schedule that demands 30 hours a week, and a traditional school system that treats her ambitions as an inconvenience. Across town, a gifted young entrepreneur ...

February 10, 2026 | Florida Tennis Magazine 

While most high school seniors are worrying about college applications and prom dates, Iva Jovic just became one of the top 20 tennis players in the world.  The 18-year-old American sensation has captured the hearts of tennis fans worldwide with her Australian Open quarterfinal run, climbing seven ...

January 23, 2026 | AP 

American tennis sensation Iva Jovic delivered the upset of the tournament on Friday, defeating seventh-seeded Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 7-6(3) to advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open. The victory marks the 18-year-old's first win over a top-10 player and her first appearance in the second week....

December 30, 2025 | The Guardian

In a major study released recently in Epidemiology, conclusions were drawn – yet again – regarding how shutdowns and online learning were ultimately very damaging to kids’ emotional and mental health (obviously some cohorts of kids were more affected than others with financial security a big part of the...

December 19,2025 | The Florida Tribune

ICL Academy delivered a remarkable performance at the world-renowned Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships, with student-athletes earning championships, finalist finishes, and historic firsts across junior and wheelchair divisions. Competing against the strongest international fields in junior tennis...

November 29, 2025 | MSN

For more than twenty years, Kirk Spahn has been redefining what education can be. To help a new generation discover and connect with their passions, he founded ICL Academy, and the ICL Foundation. His approach moves far beyond textbooks and test scores—he invites students to recognize their strengths...

October 22, 2025 | American Tech Today

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2025 - As artificial intelligence continues to redefine how students learn, educators are facing one of the most complex balancing acts in modern history: how to prepare students to use AI without allowing it to replace the learning process itself.

October 13, 2025 | College Times Gazette

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2025 -- As anxiety and depression rates among teens soar to record highs—fueled by constant social media comparison, high rates of screen time, and growing disconnection—ICL Academy is taking a bold stand. 

September 30, 2025 | USA Today

Kirk Spahn recalls moments that made him question traditional education models. He was working with a world-class student athlete who was failing in school, not because she was a poor student, but because she was forced into an impossible choice. “The system was telling her she had to choose between ...

September 17, 2025 | Mexico Daily Press

GUADALAJARA, MEXICO, September 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a remarkable display of tennis excellence that bridges the gap between virtual high school hallways and professional courts, 17-year-old American Iva Jovic captured her first WTA Tour singles title ...

September 9, 2025 | AP News

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2025 /  -- In an electrifying display of tennis excellence and mentorship that captured hearts worldwide, the 2025 US Open became the stage for something extraordinary: a legendary convergence of past, present, and future tennis greatness that promises...

July 30, 2025 | KTLA

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ICL Academy proudly announces that Canadian student Aphrodite Deng has claimed victory at the prestigious 76th Annual U.S. Junior Girls Championship, cementing her status as one of the nation's most promising...

July 18, 2025 | UK Globe Dispatch

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, -- ICL Academy, the world's premier online private school tailored for student-athletes, proudly announces that eleven of its exceptional tennis players competed at The Championships, Wimbledon 2025, marking one of the largest representations from any single ...

July 9, 2025 | AP News

LOS ANGELES, CA,  -- In an era where global divisions seem to dominate headlines, ICL Academy is proving that education remains humanity’s most powerful unifying force. The innovative virtual school has successfully brought together students from 43 countries across six continents,

June 10, 2025 | The Florida Tribune

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES - ICL Academy held its annual Year-End Celebration in Orlando, Florida, honoring 94 graduating students who have achieved unprecedented success both academically and in their chosen fields, including athletics, performing arts, and other pursuits.

June 13, 2025 | Rochester First

ICL Academy is proud to celebrate the historic achievements of its current and former students at the 2025 French Open, where multiple academy students competed across various divisions at tennis' most prestigious clay court tournament.         

January 9, 2025 | AP News

MESA, AZ -- ICL Academy, a nationally ranked Top 5 online private school is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Arizona Athletic Grounds, a premier youth-oriented sports and entertainment facility in Mesa, Arizona. With this partnership, ICL Academy introduces its innovative...

October 30, 2024 | Global Education Journal

LOS ANGELES, CA -- Niche.com recently ranked ICL Academy #5 Best Private Online High Schools in America, citing the virtual school’s A+ ratings in academics and college prep, and A ratings in teachers and diversity, as major criteria. Niche.com is a website that provides rankings and reviews...

October 23, 2024 | www.sandiegouniontribune.com

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES -- The Rancho Santa Fe Open hit the courts at the Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club on Sept. 30 through Oct. 6, featuring some of the top women tennis players in the world. Now in its fourth year, the Rancho Santa Fe Open is a professional women’s...

October 8, 2024 | www.apnews.com

RANCHO SANTA FE, CA, UNITED STATES -- - The Rancho Santa Fe (RSF) Open, in partnership with The ICL Foundation and ICL Academy, welcomed tennis legends and champions to celebrate and support the next generation of professional athletes. Grand Slam winners Michael Chang...

September 26, 2024 | www.societyartsandculture.com

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES -- “My family emphasized academics. If I didn’t get good grades, I didn’t get to skate,” shared Olympian and ICL Champion Mentor Vincent Zhou. Zhou, who graduated from an online high school that gave him the flexibility...

August 28, 2024 | www.fox5sandiego.com

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - ICL Academy, a pioneer in hybrid education, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the renowned Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego to launch an elite hybrid tennis training academy.  This innovative collaboration will provide an unparalleled blend ...

August 20, 2024 | www.collegetimesgazette.com

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Fresh off of his Olympic gold medal in Paris, Serbian tennis champion Novak Djokovic offers lessons in grit, passion and purpose, not just to rising tennis stars, but to many young people striving to be champions in their chosen pursuits.

August 9, 2024 | www.ajga.org

Braselton, Ga- One of the most difficult balances for youth athletes is the balance between academics and athletics. Avery McCrery of Wilmington, Delaware made the transition to ICL Academy after realizing a change was needed as her golf career continued to propel...

July 30, 2024 | www.todayineducation.com

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES -- What does Maggie Steffens, a Paris 2024 Summer Olympian and 3-time water polo gold medalist, have in common with Novak Djokovic, Bode Miller, Kerri Walsh Jennings, Vincent Zhou, Monica Seles, Michael Hixon, and Steve Nash... 

July 3, 2024 | www.kxan.com

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ariana Anazagasty-Pursoo, 18, and Joseph Oyebog, 16, are already stars on the court and soon to be on the screen, as two of four young tennis players featured in “UNINTERRUPTED: Top Class Tennis,” ...

October 27, 2020 | Forbes Magazine

Growing up, neither Olympic skier Bode Miller nor tennis star Monica Seles attended what most Americans think of as a traditional 8am-3pm school experience. Although having very different backgrounds, both shared commonalities in the types of physical, mental and emotional stresses...

October 13, 2020 | www.tennis.com

For the most part, the typical high school experience and elite-level tennis players don’t mix well. While high school tennis is a great experience, you won’t find many seeded players at the Boys and Girls 18 & Under National Championships who also anchor their high-school tennis lineups.  There are exceptions, of course...

July 16, 2020 | Associated Press

Bode Miller’s go-for-broke, risk-taking style on the slopes put him in a class by himself. Now, school is in session for that sort of knowledge — a crash course in avoiding those crashes on the course. The retired Olympic champion ski racer will partner with ICL Academy....