For any aspiring Tier One athlete, academics are not optional—they are the non-negotiable key that unlocks the recruiting door. Coaches eliminate thousands of prospects based purely on academic risk. Your job as a parent is to eliminate that risk by establishing a professional, proactive academic system.

Let’s be direct: You have Tier One ambition, which means you cannot afford to sacrifice grades for training, or training for grades. Burnout isn't a lack of motivation; it's a failure of scheduling. If you're stressed and losing focus, your planning system is broken.