7:45 AM · Drop-off
Students check in at the Life Time Frisco entry before heading to their classroom.
Student-Athlete Academy · Grades 3–7
Laurel Springs academics, a learning coach and tennis. Together at Life Time Frisco.
A dedicated, Texas-certified teacher serving as learning coach in each classroom. Up to 10 students per room, in grades 3–5 and 6–7.
Mon / Wed / Fri · 7:45 AM–1:30 PMTue / Thu · Learning at home with adult supervision
Enrolling for January 13, 2027
No payment now. We confirm fit and availability together.
The academic program · Laurel Springs School
Accredited coursework from Laurel Springs. Small-group structure and project-based learning from TAC.
Clear roles. A connected week.
- Laurel Springs leads the academics
- Course teachers provide instruction, feedback and grading. Parent observer access shows assignments and progress.
- TAC supports the campus day
- Your learning coach reviews coursework and progress through a dedicated Laurel Springs dashboard, supports pacing and leads project-based lessons. Families receive an Academy update every two weeks.
- Extra help when coursework gets difficult
- Laurel Springs teachers and 24/7 supplemental Tutor.com tutoring support coursework. The school reviews specialist needs with your family.
School accreditationWASCAccrediting Commission for SchoolsSchool accreditationCogniaAccredited K–12 educationEstablishedSince 1991Laurel Springs School
Accreditation belongs to Laurel Springs School. TAC provides the local Academy program and is not a separately accredited school.
School results & the pathway beyond grades 3–7
Laurel Springs reports successful course completion for 97% of elementary and 93% of middle-school students. The source pages do not specify cohort year or sample size. These are school-reported results, not TAC Academy outcomes. Elementary source · Middle-school source
Looking ahead · Beyond TAC’s grades 3–7
A foundation with room to grow.
Laurel Springs continues through high school, with Honors, AP and NCAA-approved courses. Its published results offer a view of the school’s longer academic pathway.
Laurel Springs · 2025–26 AP exams
84%of AP exam results reported to Laurel Springs scored 3 or higher.
Read the 2026 school profile (PDF)Laurel Springs graduates · 2023–2026
Where graduates have enrolled
- Stanford University
- Harvard University
- MIT
- Rice University
- University of Texas at Austin
- Southern Methodist University
These are schoolwide Laurel Springs outcomes, not TAC alumni results or a guarantee of admission. University names identify graduate destinations, not TAC partnerships. High-school course and NCAA eligibility requirements are reviewed individually.
Student-Athlete perspective · Hear from Laurel Springs students
A day in their lives.
Laurel Springs students answer common questions about their learning routine. Their experience offers a look at the online school; this video is not a TAC Academy testimonial.
Our classrooms
A small group.
Room for individual attention.
Two designated classrooms beside the courts and restrooms. Grades 3–5 and 6–7 learn in separate groups, with up to 10 students per room.
The learning coach beside your student-athlete
Each classroom has its own Texas-certified teacher serving as learning coach, with certified substitute teachers available for coverage. Your coach helps students stay on pace and adapts project-based lessons to their levels. Laurel Springs provides coursework, assessment and academic support.
Drop-off, pickup & classroom supervision
1:30 PM · Pickup
Parents complete checkout and wait at the entry for their child after dismissal.
The learning coach coordinates lunch, court transitions and pickup. Life Time member families may follow club check-in procedures to escort a student before class or collect them after class ends.
Only students and approved Academy personnel enter during class. Staff undergo background checks; the learning coach holds teacher certification. Authorized pickup and staffing arrangements are reviewed during enrollment.
Your week
Three campus days.
A supported plan for home days.
Campus structure three days a week. An adult-supported home routine on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
7:45 AM–1:30 PM
Academics and projects with the learning coach, shared lunch and tennis with the coaching team.
See a sample campus timetable
| Time | Block and plan |
|---|---|
| 7:45–8 AM | ArrivalAttendance, wellbeing check and preparation for the day. |
| 8–8:25 AM | Athletic developmentMovement, coordination and age-appropriate strength skills. |
| 8:25–8:45 AM | BreakTime for hydration and a pause before learning. |
| 8:45–9 AM | Daily prioritiesDaily goals, performance mindset and planning. |
| 9–9:50 AM | Language artsIndividual Laurel Springs assignments, reading and writing practice. |
| 9:50–10 AM | BreakRestroom and movement break. |
| 10–10:40 AM | ProjectsScience, social studies or an interdisciplinary project, alongside each student’s assigned coursework. |
| 10:40–11:05 AM | LunchCampus lunch and supervised cleanup. Lunch is included. |
| 11:05–11:50 AM | MathIndividual math coursework, practice and questions for Laurel Springs teachers. |
| 11:50 AM–noon | TransitionAcademic wrap-up and transition to training. |
| Noon–1:30 PM | TennisTennis, including warm-up, coaching, recovery and dismissal. |
Sample schedule; your enrollment offer confirms the semester calendar. The noon–1:30 PM tennis block includes warm-up, coaching, transitions, recovery and dismissal. We review food and snack needs with your family.
Athletic development & tennis
Tennis at your child’s level.
Movement, coordination and tennis skills at the right level. Life Time’s SMART approach matches equipment and coaching to age, development and readiness.
Meet Coach BJ Pammit
The Academy’s tennis coach at Life Time Frisco.
How tennis placement works
Academic groups and tennis groups are separate. Life Time’s junior pathway progresses through red, orange, green and yellow ball; coaches review age, experience and readiness to identify an appropriate available group.
If group participation is difficult, we discuss placement options together. Families may choose private lessons for individual coaching at an additional cost.
SMART considers stage of development, maturity, athletic development, repetition and practice, and tournaments as players progress.
Life Time Frisco’s junior tennis approachCampus life · Life Time Frisco
Learning, lunch and training.
One familiar place.
Classrooms, courts and LifeCafe at 4900 Throne Hall Way, Frisco.
Lunch is part of the day.
Campus-day LifeCafe lunch is included. Share allergies and dietary needs so we can confirm meal options.
When weather changes the tennis plan
We stay off outdoor courts during extreme heat or cold, rain, unsafe wet conditions, thunder or lightning. A coach leads indoor training when suitable space is available; otherwise students remain indoors for supervised learning or an appropriate activity.
TAC communicates changes and closures. Outdoor activity resumes only when safe, including at least 30 minutes after the last thunder or lightning.
National Weather Service guidanceFacility access & check-in
Life Time uses club check-in procedures; TAC manages the Academy’s supervision and student handoffs. Other amenities and family-wide membership are separate from the program.
Life Time Frisco’s tennis facility received a 2024 USTA Outstanding Facility Award.
Club check-in policiesUSTA facility recipients
Tuition & registration
Know the total.
Understand the payments.
January 13, 2027 entry · Semester tuition per student
- Grades 3–5
- $12,750Semester · Five months$13,250 including registration, before Discovery creditFull school year · 10 months: $25,500
- Grades 6–7
- $13,750Semester · Five months$14,250 including registration, before Discovery creditFull school year · 10 months: $27,500
$500 nonrefundable registration. A verified paid Discovery credit can cover it for the assessed student. Discovery is optional.
No payment now. TAC confirms admission and availability before a place is secured.
Included in your tuition
- Laurel Springs academics
- School tuition, coursework, course teachers, assessment and official records.
- Learning coach & campus community
- Small-group support, project-based lessons and help staying on pace.
- Athletic development & tennis
- Scheduled training and the student access required for Academy participation.
- Lunch & learning materials
- Campus-day lunch, specified supplies and scheduled Academy community events.
Plan separately for
Personal equipment and devices, family-wide club membership, transportation, optional private lessons, outside tournaments and travel, summer programs and any additional specialist academic services.
A payment plan you understand.
Exact monthly payment amounts are reviewed in person and confirmed in a written schedule before enrollment.
School tuition & TAC payment options
- Laurel Springs tuition is included.The school portion is paid upfront unless another arrangement is agreed in writing.
- Prepay TAC services or pay monthly.Monthly TAC services begin with a three-service-month commitment, then continue month to month for the remaining program months.
- Review before committing.Your written schedule separates school tuition, registration and TAC payments.
Your commitment, in plain language.
For monthly TAC services, give notice by the 15th to stop the next month’s billing once the initial commitment is complete. Payments already processed are nonrefundable. Prepaid TAC services and Laurel Springs enrollment have separate terms below.
Monthly TAC payments & notice
The monthly TAC plan has an initial three-service-month commitment, followed by monthly enrollment for the remaining program months. Your written offer identifies those first three months and the earliest withdrawal date. You may give notice at any time, but payments remain due through the initial commitment. Email admin@theathleticcollegiate.com by the 15th of the current month (Central Time) to stop the next month’s billing once that commitment is complete. Notice received after the 15th stops billing one month later. Monthly payments already processed are nonrefundable.
Prepaid TAC services
Prepaid TAC services remain committed through the current school-year quarter. Unused future quarters of TAC services are refundable; the current quarter is not prorated by day or month. Your written offer lists the quarter dates and TAC amounts separately from Laurel Springs tuition.
Laurel Springs tuition & withdrawal
Laurel Springs tuition is included in the package and paid upfront unless a different arrangement is agreed in writing. Withdrawal and any school refund follow the school’s own enrollment agreement. Leaving TAC does not automatically withdraw your student from Laurel Springs.
Registration & Discovery credit
The $500 Academy registration fee is nonrefundable. A verified paid Discovery credit can cover that fee for the assessed student. Unused Discovery enrollment credit has no cash refund if you choose not to enroll; the assessment, report and planning services are what the Discovery purchase provides.
Your steps to enrollment
Let’s see how this week
fits your family.
Start with your student. Leave with clear next steps and a written enrollment offer if the program fits.
Ashley MelgarejoFounder & Director · The Athletic Collegiate
- Tell us about your student.Start your application or request a free conversation.
- Review the fit together.Review learning support, tennis placement and the weekly routine.
- Make an informed decision.Confirm placement, staffing, calendar and payments before signing the school and TAC agreements.
Parent questions
A few more things
you may be wondering.
Have a question about your child’s situation?
What if my child needs more academic support?
Laurel Springs teachers provide individual guidance, with 24/7 supplemental tutoring through Tutor.com. TAC helps students identify questions and connect with that support. Laurel Springs reviews more intensive needs with your family; specialist services such as IMPACT may carry an additional fee. We discuss support needs during admissions so you can assess fit.
How do children in different grades learn together?
Academic groups are grades 3–5 and grades 6–7, with up to 10 students per classroom. Each student follows their own Laurel Springs courses and assignments. The learning coach supports individual pacing and brings classmates together for project-based lessons with tasks suited to their levels.
Does my child need tennis experience?
Beginners and developing players can be considered. The Life Time team reviews age, experience and readiness separately from academic grade grouping. If the group is not a good fit, we discuss available placement options. Private lessons are optional and cost extra; they are not included in Academy tuition.
What technology and equipment will we need?
Laurel Springs requires a Windows or Mac laptop or desktop with an up-to-date browser and reliable internet. A Chromebook or tablet should not be the primary school device. Families receive a program supply and tennis-equipment list so they can see what is provided and what they need to bring.
What club access does tuition include?
Tuition includes the student access required for the Academy program. It does not include a family-wide membership. Your enrollment offer specifies any access available outside Academy hours.
Can we continue outside coaching or competitions?
Yes. Additional coaching and competitions can be arranged outside the Academy schedule. Discuss travel and recurring absences with TAC and Laurel Springs so coursework, attendance and training arrangements can be reviewed.
When can we start, and how does the waitlist work?
We are enrolling for January 13, 2027. The waitlist is for a later opening or a suitable group that is not currently available. Your written offer confirms placement, the semester calendar and payment dates. A consultation request is free and does not reserve a place or authorize payment.
Is Student Discovery required?
No. Student Discovery is an optional assessment and planning service. A verified paid $500 Discovery purchase can cover the assessed student’s $500 Academy registration fee. Registration is nonrefundable, and unused enrollment credit has no cash value if you do not enroll.