microschool academy for learning, training & Basketball Development in scottsdale & phoenix, az
A structured academic and athletic environment designed to help student-athletes thrive through learning, daily training, and leadership development.
Use ESA Funds Directly
Safe Learning Environment
Basketball Based Learning
Massachusetts Standards Curriculum
why swysh den academy?
Swysh Den Academy was created to give student-athletes a better path—one that blends strong academics with intentional basketball development in a structured, supportive environment. Our founders saw firsthand how many young athletes were overwhelmed by traditional school schedules, inconsistent support, and environments that didn’t fit how they learn or train.
Our Academy provides a standards-aligned microschool model built for focus, confidence, and long-term success. With daily routines, mentorship, and high-quality curriculum, we help students learn with clarity and train with purpose—right here in Scottsdale and Phoenix. Families seeking a balanced alternative to traditional schooling, NCAA-approved virtual pods, or in-person learning for 1st–8th graders will find a proven pathway that supports academic excellence, basketball growth, and character development.
Meet our experienced team
Steve
Co founder, Chairman, Executive Director
McCartney
Co founder, Chairman, Executive Director
Michael
Co founder, Chairman, Executive Director
April
Co founder, Chairman, Executive Director
learning paths
in-person microschool
1st-8th grade
monday-friday/8:30am-2:30pm
A structured, supervised academic environment combined with daily movement and basketball development. Students complete their schoolwork on-site with support, follow consistent routines, and participate in age-appropriate skill training, leadership lessons, and positive community building. Designed to keep young athletes focused, confident, and growing on and off the court.
Academic time comes first at Swysh Den Academy, setting the tone for a productive day.
Students engaged in their coursework inside the Swysh Den learning lounge.
Where strong study habits and a high-performance atmosphere go hand in hand.
virtual high school
9th-12th
A structured, supervised workspace for high school athletes completing their online, NCAA-approved coursework. Students stay on track academically while training daily at Swysh Den with skill work, shooting sessions, performance training, and leadership development built into their schedule. The perfect blend of academic flexibility and elite athletic growth.
Swysh Den Academy virtual students participate in college-style weekly scheduling. Instead of traditional daily blocked scheduling, live seminars take place once per week. We believe that preparing students for a college-like schedule prepares them to thrive in a university environment while still in secondary school.
Learning with Swysh Den Academy is inspiring, flexible, and engaging while meeting college and career readiness standards. Our curriculum empowers students to think critically and apply their knowledge in authentic ways through Impact Learning.
Inspired by a college learning approach, our learning model combines asynchronous work time and synchronous seminars. The information below outlines how we implement the college-learning model within our curriculum.
At the end of each unit, students will take an assessment to demonstrate their understanding. This could be a standardized assessment or a final product.
how we work
STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT
A calm, supervised workspace that builds discipline, focus, and daily success habits that are age appropriate.
BALANCED DAILY ROUTINE
A blend of academic time, skill work, performance training, shooting reps, and leadership sessions.
WHOLE ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT
We teach confidence, emotional control, accountability, and respect on and off the court!
CLEAR COMMUNICATION
Parents receive transparent updates and confidence knowing their student athlete is supported everyday.
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