Becoming a Collegiate & Professional Student-Athlete
The Ball Academy Athletic Prep-School is a preparatory system designed to support young student-athletes for careers on the collegiate and professional level. Our program includes higher education, intensive sport training, international competition along with global visibility.
With facilities and campuses spread across 2 regions in Switzerland, our International Athletic Prep program was created to give student-athletes from around the world the opportunity to experience the 1st American prep-school of athletics here in the heart of Europe.
The challenge of managing both athletic and academic schedules enhances a student-athlete’s focus while developing the resilience and discipline needed in becoming an Elite-level Athlete. Our job is to ensure that they learn to balance academics, athletics, and their personal responsibilities while becoming self-sufficient away from home.
Our belief
“LET THEM PLAY”
Every Student-Athlete deserves the chance to pursue their Dreams while studying.
Our promise
We are fully committed to all of our Student-Athlete’s progress in the classroom and on the field.
Our guarantee
That everyone of our student-athletes receive the exposure and marketing visibility to be recruited collegiately or professionally depending on their level of progress.
Academic Structure
Ball Academy partners with internationally recognized and American accredited universities and high schools to deliver excellent education to our student-athletes. Our 2- to 4-year program allows the time for young athletes to grow, adjust and learn what it takes to become a successful elite student-athlete.
We recognize that each student-athlete’s needs are unique. We have set up the admissions process to help identify the specific needs of each student-athlete. Based on this assessment, private tutoring and English classes are available.
Our Advantages
- Europe’s first International Athletic Prep & Boarding school for dedicated student-athletes
- Athletic prep school from High School diplomas to Master’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree after 3 years
- No classes on Friday
- Earliest class begins at 10am
- Latest class ends at 3pm
- On the court skills-training will be credited towards your degree
Our expertise is in International Business Administration. Below is an overview of the degrees and specializations we offer.
Bachelor's Degrees
Accounting
Athletic Administration
Business Management
Business Administration
Human Resources
International Business
Sports Management
Marketing and Sports Marketing
Communication & Public Relations
Digital Business, Design & Innovation
Master's Degrees
Aviation Management
Data Analytics
Finance
Forensics & Fraud Examination
Healthcare Administration
Human Resource Management
International Business
Leadership & Change
Marketing
Athletic Program
Our athletic program here at Ball Academy covers every aspect necessary for players to continue to grow on the court. We recognize that in order to master the game, a player needs to be in great shape and health, mentally strong and focused, in addition to being skillful. That mastery requires both elite training and competition. That’s why personal training, team practices and pro level competitions are at the core of our program.
Starting from age 12, we recruit athletes with exceptional talent and potential. Training every day, we focus on improving their weaknesses and developing their strengths. Our aim is to set them as early as possible on the path of what’s required and expected from successful athletes.
Skills Training
Personal Skill Development
Agility & Mobility Coach
Individual video breakdown
Personalized skills program
Top-notch facilities
Elite-Amateur Competition
Club placement
Professional Competition
International tournaments
Filmed competition
Player Development
Personal training
Strength & conditioning with a personal trainer
Personalized nutrition plan
Personal (mindset) coaching
Game film sessions
Global Visibility
Our academic and athletic structure makes us the ideal program for any Student-Athlete looking to pursue a career in basketball. Ball Academy’s ultimate goal is to attract college and professional coaches from around the world here to scout our student-athletes.
Professional League games and scrimmages against other Pro-European teams gives our athletes the opportunities to be scouted by coaches and clubs around the world.
We also offer the chance to be selected to participate on our Summer AAU Top Circuit team in the U.S. for additional exposure.