Name
The New Education: Why Athletics Are Becoming A Bigger Part Of Curriculum
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Zoya Lehrer Tony Caudill Hanna Howard Dave Yoo
Description

Panelists:

  • Steve Sanders (CEO, SPIRE Academy)
  • Daniel Villegas (CEO, Pathway Schools)
  • Luke Kjar (CEO, MODE)
  • Adam Ewing (Chief Academic Officer, TPH Academy)

Moderator:

  • James Kratch (Buying Sandlot)
  • Kyle Pagan (Buying Sandlot)

 

Schools are increasingly mixing athletics with academics:

  • How AI compresses learning and opens up more time in the day for athletics
  • Why college payments and NIL are furthering the demand for elite training
  • Is this good for students and families?
  • How clubs are partnering with academies
  • Why facilities can benefit from this trend
  • The business models behind the boom
Location Name
The Good Game Speaking Hall 2
Full Address
The Switch House by Cescaphe
1325 Beach St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
United States