Details

Service Provider Name: Elite Performance Academy – Nephi
Service Provider Number: 15636
Address: 1362 S 230 E
Contact: Whitney Blackett
Phone: (801) 471-4012
Policy Note: This provider is approved by CFEF as an Education Instruction Alternative. USBE establishes and regulates requirements for qualifying private schools but does not regulate Education Instruction Alternatives as private schools. CFEF determines whether an Education Instruction Alternative is eligible to participate and has final authority over its approval and continued participation. Parents are responsible for determining whether an Education Instruction Alternative and its services are appropriate for their child’s individual educational needs. If applicable, punch passes, traveling shows, VIP packages, private tours, and birthday party packages are not eligible expenses. Please refer to the Fund Use Guide for additional information about Education Instruction Alternatives.

Personalized Microschool and Sports Training for Utah Students

Elite Performance Academy in Nephi provides a personalized educational experience that combines academics, athletic performance training, character development, and real-world learning. Designed for students who benefit from a more individualized approach, the academy serves elementary students as well as students in grades 6–12 through microschool and sports-focused programs.

The homeschool microschool provides students with daily academic coaching and customized learning plans in a small-group environment with a 1:10 teacher-to-student ratio. Instruction covers core subjects including math, science, English language arts, and social studies, along with character development and business education. Curriculum guidance, assessments, enrichment activities, teaching support, and virtual classes are also available.

Students can complement their academics with hands-on electives focused on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, leadership, and character development. Activities such as business simulations, Shark Tank-style projects, and real-estate and financial-literacy lessons are designed to help students develop practical skills, confidence, creativity, grit, and resilience.

The sports academy combines academic instruction with personalized physical and mental performance training for students in grades 6–12. Training is designed to help young athletes improve strength, focus, resilience, overall performance, and injury prevention while preparing them to succeed both in sports and everyday life.

Modern facilities include indoor turf, weight-training equipment, and dedicated learning spaces, creating an environment where academic and athletic development can take place together. For families seeking a flexible alternative to traditional schooling, the program offers an integrated approach to education, athletics, leadership, and personal growth.