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FAQS
Who is APHC?
The ‘25-26 academic year marks Athletic Performance Homeschool Cooperative’s 4th year of operation in Blaine, MN. APHC is a homeschool co-op and innovative sports academy integrating academics, sport-specific training, and high-performance development. We provide highly motivated student-athletes in grades 6-12th a structured daily schedule that includes online learning through Acellus Academy, athletic, strength and conditioning training as well as life skills development.
What does the enrollment process look like?
Admittance into APHC is a two part process:
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Application Submission (the online application can be found here:_______)
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Interview - upon completion of the application, a meeting will be scheduled to ensure the program is the right fit for the prospective new family.
**Families interested in learning more are invited to connect with staff directly.
Tell me more about the academic program.
Academics are delivered through Acellus Academy, an NCAA accredited, private and online school serving students across the country. At Acellus Academy, students study online at their own pace. This gives parents the freedom to arrange school time in a manner that best suits their family. Weekly goals help students stay on track in each course and parents have instant access to monitor their son or daughter’s progress through the Acellus app.
At APHC, families have the option to work with staff and the Home-Based Educators’ Accreditation Association, HBEAA, to accredit their homeschool. Accreditation demonstrates that a credible educational program is being implemented and monitored on a continuing basis. Each homeschool is assigned a HBEAA Accreditation Team for this purpose.
Staff onsite at APHC are available during academic time to support students with organization, time management, and coursework. They serve as a liaison between families, HBEAA, Acellus Academy and our athletic partners making the experience seamless.
What courses do students usually take?
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APHC and HBEAA staff support families in selecting coursework that meets the MN State Standards and NCAA Standards at every grade level
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Career-oriented electives are offered in fields such as Business, Health Sciences, IT, and Engineering
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Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) are available for eligible students to earn college credit while in high school
What does a typical day look like at APA?
APHC Academy will follow a regular public school-type calendar. We will provide between 160-170 days of on-site learning between September 1 and May 25 annually.
Typical Daily Schedule
8:30 AM | Arrival
8:45 AM | Academics
11:30 PM | Lunch/Break
12:00 PM | Sport Specific Training
1:00 PM | Strength & Conditioning Training
2:00 PM | “What I Need Time” (Academics, Life Skills, Recovery or Departure)
3:00 PM | Departure
Is there an attendance policy?
Student-athletes who consistently show up excel in our program. With that said, flexibility is one of the key benefits of APHC Academy. While we strongly encourage on-site daily attendance for the best experience and growth, our systems ensure educational and sport training will continue uninterrupted.
Student-athletes have the flexibility to work from home when needed due to travel, recovery or game schedules. Coursework is completed virtually and APHC staff can provide at-home workouts when needed.
What sports do you currently offer in the athletics program?
We currently offer baseball, softball, and golf for students of all skill levels. We are exploring future expansion into soccer, gymnastics, basketball, and hockey to provide more opportunities, with plans to introduce even more in the future!
What is the total training hours commitment for the school year?
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Baseball: 275 hours total (150 hours baseball-specific training, 125 hours strength and conditioning).
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Softball: 215 hours total (115 hours softball-specific training, 100 hours strength and conditioning).
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Golf: 200 hours total (90 hours golf-specific training, 125 hours strength and conditioning). Student-athletes will also get access to our on-site golf simulator.
Can students participate in their high school sports teams while in the co-op program?
Yes, our program supports dual participation. Homeschooled students can join their local high school’s baseball, softball, or golf teams. We provide flexible scheduling and documentation to support participation without conflicts.
Are students able to walk at their high school graduation if involved in the
co-op?
Walking at your high school graduation ceremony depends on your local high school’s policies.
Do athletes get facility access outside of school?
Yes, athletes will receive access to the facility outside of school hours.
What does each season look like in terms of training?
Fall: Baseball and softball focus on repetition-based drills to maintain existing skills, with minor tweaks as needed. Golf emphasizes repetitive swing practice and range/course work with small refinements.
Winter: Off-season focuses on in-depth technical training to rebuild skills.
Spring: As competition seasons begin, baseball and softball return to repetition-based drills to sharpen skills along with live at-bats to prepare them for the upcoming season, with minor adjustments for peak performance. Golf focuses on repetitive swing practice and course play.