The School For San Diego Student Athletes

Method Summit Academy is a tuition-free school designed specifically for San Diego area student athletes. Students attend school onsite in El Cajon Monday - Friday, where they get small group instruction in the classroom, and personalized sport-specific training on the field or on the court.

Fall, Winter & Spring Sports

We offer a wide array of sports options for our 4th-8th grade students, and this upcoming school year we look forward to seeing many of our students grow in their academic, personal, and athletic life.

Academics

Small class sizes
Teachers who "get" student athletes
Student Success Managers
SmartFox curriculum
Flexible scheduling

Athletics

Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Football
More sports coming based on interest

With our fall seasons just around the corner we’d like to remind you about the two components that must be completed before an athlete can participate:

Your athlete must have an up-to-date sports physical on file with the athletic department
You must complete the athletic sign-up - Athletic Clearance

Premier Training for Every Sport

Method’s athletic training program is designed to enhance every athlete’s performance in their chosen sport. Our training program taps into the latest performance-based strength and agility training, so you can up your game and compete at the next level.

Unlock One-on-One Support

Advance in the classroom and on the field with regular, targeted one-on-one meetings with advisors and coaches.

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Access Mobile-Ready Coursework

With mobile-ready coursework, you can learn while you travel to and from games, between training sessions, or any time that fits your schedule—without interruption.

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Practice with Elite Athletes

At Method, you learn from former D1 and professional athletes. By picking up tips from the best, you can take your game to the next level.

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Enjoy Self-Paced Learning

Coursework is tailored to student athletes’ needs and learning styles. That means you can catch up quickly, work ahead before a busy season, and learn at your pace.

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