How Online Private School Transforms Athletic Potential

April 30, 2026

Middle and high school students with a strong drive to pursue pre-professional extracurricular athletics require time outside of school to train, travel, and compete. 

Student athletes’ daily sports dedication comes at the same time they need to work hard at challenging academic subjects to succeed in high school and apply to college. Those at traditional schools discover they have to sacrifice school attendance or improvement in their chosen sport. Their conflicting schedules are a major challenge, and often stressful for families, faculty, and coaches. 

Are you a student-athlete competitor looking for a change? Check out Dwight Global Online School, the number one ranked online high school in the United States. 

Students at Dwight Global can choose morning, afternoon, or evening class times, maximizing their daytime hours to fit in training and competition. The increased flexibility accommodates each student's particular learning style, as well. 

Dwight Global alumna Jaiden Lynch ‘24, a competitive diver at the University of Texas, made the successful transition to online private school, and the switch allowed her to reach new levels in school and sport.

“My favorite part of Dwight Global was the flexibility. I had a tight schedule, especially during competitions, and the Dwight Global faculty were understanding when I needed more time for homework, or if I had to miss a class. Teachers at Dwight Global also push you to reach your full potential,” said Jaiden. “At Dwight Global, I had all the benefits of an in-person prep school, from anywhere in the world.”

Some competitive sports require students to be in extremely remote locations, such as alpine skiers who must train daily on mountains where quality schools are scarce. Elite student athletes also need to travel to open-ended tournaments or competitions around the world. Dwight Global is the answer for these students and others.

Dwight Global graduate Cooper Williams ‘23, who came to Dwight Global in eighth grade, played his freshman season of college tennis at Harvard, where he earned All-America singles status and 2024 NCAA Rookie of the Year. That year he led the Harvard men’s team to its highest NCAA ranking in program history, #6 in the nation. Williams now plays for Duke University.

“At Dwight Global, I had the flexibility to advance in both academics and tennis,” said Williams. “I learned time management skills that allowed me to succeed at the high school level, and that skill became my most valuable attribute during my first year at Harvard,” said Williams.

“At Dwight Global, I finally had the academic scheduling flexibility to get up early for tennis practice, then take my online classes, eat lunch, practice again, and have classes or faculty office hours in the evening," he said. “Having that flexibility changed my tennis game.”

Williams also said “I also had the most wonderful Dwight Global college counselor who helped me through the college process. The whole system allowed me to thrive.”

Dwight Global’s highly experienced college counseling team works with students starting in the 9th grade, to ensure all college requirements are met by senior year. 

Dwight Global’s excellence is recognized internationally, and its graduates have been admitted to the best schools in the United States and around the world.

Dwight Global understands the needs of student-athletes. The combination of convenience, scheduling flexibility, and more time for both school and sports lessens student stress and leads to success in both realms.  

Contact Dwight Global today to learn more.