About Us
La Pine Sports Academy is a community-driven, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing local youth with structured, competitive, and development-focused athletic programs. Founded in 2021 as La Pine Soccer Academy, our organization has grown alongside our athletes and families into a full multi-sport academy serving La Pine and the surrounding areas.
We believe youth sports should do more than simply fill a season. Our programs are intentionally designed to teach fundamentals, build confidence, and introduce athletes to healthy competition in an environment that emphasizes effort, accountability, and respect. Winning matters, but growth matters more. We focus on long-term athlete development and the life lessons that come with committing to a team and working toward a goal.
A Pathway to La Pine High School
La Pine Sports Academy proudly serves as a feeder program to La Pine High School athletics. Our programs are aligned to help prepare athletes for the expectations of middle school and high school sports, both on and off the field.
By teaching consistent systems, proper technique, and strong work habits at younger ages, we help ensure a smooth transition into high school programs. Our competitive standards, training models, and expectations reflect what athletes will experience at the next level, providing continuity and confidence as they progress.
Coaching Oversight and Accountability
We work closely with La Pine High School coaches to ensure our athletes are being set up for success at every stage of development. In many of our sports, high school coaches serve as active board members within the programs they coach, helping guide overall direction and expectations.
This structure provides an added level of accountability and oversight. It ensures that the curriculum being taught by our volunteer coaches is appropriate, consistent, and aligned with what athletes will experience at the high school level. Parents can feel confident knowing that training standards, coaching methods, and program goals are reviewed and supported by experienced coaches who understand the full development pathway.
By maintaining this connection, we create continuity for athletes while supporting our volunteer coaches with clear guidance and shared expectations, ultimately providing a stronger and more intentional experience for every player.
Access and Opportunity
La Pine Sports Academy is committed to ensuring that no child is turned away due to financial hardship. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to participate in youth sports, regardless of their family’s financial situation.
We work directly with families to offer flexible payment plans, scholarship opportunities, and other support options to help make participation possible. Our goal is to remove financial barriers while maintaining program integrity, accountability, and fairness.
Families who need assistance are encouraged to communicate with us early. All requests are handled respectfully and confidentially, and we are always willing to work together to ensure that every athlete who wants to play has the opportunity to do so.
At La Pine Sports Academy, access to sports is not about financial status, it is about commitment, effort, and being part of a team.
Community First
La Pine Sports Academy is a volunteer-driven organization made possible by dedicated coaches, board members, families, and community supporters. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and positive environment where every athlete has the opportunity to grow, compete, and belong.
Whether your child is just beginning their athletic journey or preparing for the next level, La Pine Sports Academy is here to support their development every step of the way.
One community. One program. One standard.