US Sailing Names AEON School as Its Official School
by US Sailing 15 Nov 07:02 PST
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US Sailing is excited to declare AEON School as its Official School. This innovative collaboration will grant young sailors avenues to achieve academic excellence while following their passion for sailing. AEON School features a versatile and advanced digital learning platform tailored to meet the distinct needs of student-athletes, enabling them to balance their sailing activities with a top-tier education.
“AEON and US Sailing are dedicated to nurturing future leaders both on the water and in education,” stated Eric Krasnoo, SVP of Membership, Partnerships, and Marketing at US Sailing. “This partnership guarantees that sailors can continue to make progress academically while also devoting time to sailing, whether it’s in terms of their training performance or career development for entering the marine sector.”
As the Official School of US Sailing, AEON provides student-athletes a custom learning experience that goes beyond just flexibility. With a concentrated emphasis on live, small-group teaching, instant access to office hours with focused faculty, and a strong success record in college admissions, AEON fosters an optimal environment for challenging academics, alongside the rigorous schedules of sailors aiming for high-performance or career-oriented aspirations. The school’s 12-month academic schedule ensures sailors can prioritize their performance both on and off the water, while remaining on track for impressive college acceptances.
Previously known as Avenues Online, AEON School is co-founded by prominent figures in global education and caters to students from over 36 nations across six continents. AEON’s platform cultivates a vibrant global learning community, enabling students to connect, collaborate, and thrive under the mentorship of distinguished international educators.
“At AEON, we understand that the quest for excellence in both academics and athletics significantly influences our students’ future opportunities,” remarked Maggie Wollner, Head of School, AEON. “We are eager to explore the prospects this partnership will generate for gifted young sailors, who will become part of our global community of lifelong learners.”
This partnership continues AEON’s legacy of fruitful collaborations with youth sports organizations, which have facilitated student-athletes in succeeding in their sports and academics, with numerous alumni advancing to esteemed universities globally.
Through this collaboration, sailors and their families will gain access to:
- A Dedicated Scholarship Program for young sailors to benefit from an AEON School education.
- A Series of Webinars focused on balancing high-performance sports with high-performance academics.
- A New Website, aeonschool.org/ussailing, where families can discover detailed information regarding this partnership and the available educational options.
- AEON’s Participation at the December Junior Olympic Regatta in Jensen Beach, FL, providing a chance to interact directly with AEON representatives and learn about its distinctive educational offerings.
For additional details, visit www.aeonschool.org/ussailing.
