SCOTTSDALE'S PREMIER elementary and middle school Basketball-BASED PREPATORY aCADEMY
A structured full-time school for 1st-8th Graders designed to help students thrive through personalized academic plans, emotional and social development, daily basketball training, and leadership development starting August 10, 2026.
what is 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. We built our Academy around what young athletes truly need: focus, consistency, mentorship, and a place designed for how they learn and train.
What We Offer
- Standards-aligned school model built for academic clarity and confidence
- Daily routines and structure that help students thrive
- Intentional basketball development paired with academics
- NCAA-approved virtual learning pods (9th–12th) for academic flexibility
- In-person learning (1st–8th) with supervision, guidance, and academic support
- A supportive culture that focuses on character, leadership, and personal growth
- Mentorship and accountability from a team that understands student-athletes
- A modern environment created for students who don’t fit the traditional school mold
- Located in Scottsdale, accessible for families across the Valley
why choose swysh den academy?
1. A Better Fit Than Traditional Schooling
Each student receives a Personalized Learning Plan (PLP) to support tailored instruction, continuous assessment, and optimal learning outcomes throughout the year.
2. Balanced Academics + Athletic Development
Families no longer have to choose between school success and sports development—we combine both into a daily routine that builds confidence and reduces stress.
3. A Structured, Safe, High-Performance Environment
Students thrive when expectations are clear, routines are consistent, and staff truly care about their progress—both academically and personally.
4. Built Specifically for Student-Athletes
Everything—from schedule design to mentorship to training blocks—is tailored to athletes who need structure, movement, purpose, and personalized attention.
5. A Pathway for Every Grade Level
Whether a student needs daily in-person support (1st–8th) or the flexibility of an NCAA-approved virtual pod (9th–12th), families have multiple options that grow with their child.
6. Long-Term Growth, Not Just Short-Term Performance
Our focus is not only on better grades or better skills—we build discipline, leadership, communication, and life habits that last far beyond basketball.
Direct ESA Vendor
Basketball Based Learning
Personalized Learning Plans
Small Class Sizes
Meet our experienced team
McCartney Hart
Head of School
Steve Moses
Executive Director
learning paths
in-person school
1st-8th grade
monday-friday/8:30am-2:30pm
Swysh Den Academy keeps class sizes intentionally small—just 12–15 students—far below most private, charter, or public school environments. This intimate setting allows us to provide a truly individualized educational experience where every student is seen, supported, and challenged at the right level.
Each student receives a Personalized Learning Plan (PLP) to support tailored instruction, continuous assessment, and optimal learning outcomes throughout the year.
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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.
LEARN, TRAIN AND STUDY IN A POD
Starting from $16,500 per year
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.
