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IN THE NEWS
Virtual Education Grapples with AI: Balancing Innovation, Ethics, and Authentic Learning
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.
Countering the Anxious Generation: ICL Confronts Teen Anxiety with Passion-Driven Learning
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.
USA TODAY: How ICL Academy’s Model is Improving Education​
September 30, 2025 | USA Today
US Tennis Has Annointed It’s New Darling: 17-Year-Old High School Student Iva Jovic
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 ...
Tennis Legends Ignite the Future at the 2025 US Open
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...
ICL Academy Student Aphrodite Deng Captures 76th Annual U.S. Junior Girls Golf Championship
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...
ICL Academy Students Make Historic Mark at The Championships, Wimbledon 2025
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 ...
From 43 Countries to One Classroom: How Virtual Education Breaks Down Borders
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,
ICL Academy Student & Foundation Fellow Charlie Cooper on The Daily Flash​
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.
ICL Academy Students Showcase Excellence at 2025 French Open​
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.
ICL Academy and Arizona Athletic Grounds Forge Game-Changing Partnership to Educate and Empower Student-Athletes​
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...
ICL Academy Ranked #5 Best Private Online High School in America​
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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...
Fourth Annual RSF Open is a Smash Success for Organizers
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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...
Grand Slam Champions and Global Icons Support the Future of Pro Tennis and Youth Leaders at the RSF Open​
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...
Olympic Figure Skater Vincent Zhou Opens ICL Academy School Year with Motivational Keynote​
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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...
ICL Academy and Barnes Tennis Center Partner to Launch Elite Hybrid Tennis Training Academy​
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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 ...
Gold Medal Olympians Help Educators Teach Grit, Passion, and Purpose to Youth​
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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.
ICL Academy Student Spotlight: Avery McCrery
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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...
As the Olympics Are In Full Swing, Former Olympians Dedicate Time to Helping Middle and High School Students Excel
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...
Two ICL Academy Students Star in New Docuseries “UNINTERRUPTED: Top Class Tennis,” About the World of Junior Tennis
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,” ...
Professional Athletes Reimagine Education And Health Through Partnerships To Launch New Schools
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...
UTR Launches Full Time, Online School for Tennis Players
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...
World Class: Bode Miller Launches Winter Sports Academy
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....
FEATURED TV & PODCASTS
Leaders Who Care
ICL STUDENT & FELLOW JOSHUA KRUGER
Fox 40 Sacramento
ICL STUDENT & FELLOW PRYALI KULKARNI
Afternoon Live
ICL STUDENT & FELLOW CHARLIE COOPER
University of Southern California:
MEDIASCAPE
From Tennis Courts to Virtual School
Discover the power of multimedia in education as Kirk explains how real-world scenarios and diverse learning styles can make lessons more relevant and compelling.
Learning for Good Podcast
Leadership Lessons from the Olympics
As a training and leadership development consultant, I'm always wondering what we can learn from things around us, like the Olympics. We are joined today by special guests Kirk Spahn and Sara Daum....
Tennis Channel
Second Serve
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ICL Founder Kirk Spahn makes an appearance on The Tennis Channel! Kirk sat down with the hosts of "Second Serve" to watch live matches, connect with pros and share his passion for ICL Academy.
