Case Study: A Level Tennis Player Pursuing Two Dreams
When we first met this A level pupil, he already had the discipline, drive and ambition of a rising professional. What he did not have was time. His tennis career had accelerated quickly, with invitations to international tournaments and training blocks he could not afford to miss. Managing that alongside a standard sixth form timetable had become impossible.
Rather than choosing between education and sport, he and his family wanted a long term plan that allowed him to do both well. Together, we mapped out a three year A level pathway that would protect his academic goals without ever compromising his competitive progress.
What made the difference was not simply reducing workload, but designing a clear academic strategy: which subjects to take, when to sit each exam, how to build momentum during quieter periods, and how to maintain consistency even in demanding travel seasons. Over three years, he developed strong study habits, learned how to manage pressure, and matured into a student who understood his own strengths.
By the time he completed his A levels, he had achieved the grades he needed and gained something equally valuable: a sense of control over his academic future.
With tailored support from our academic consultancy team, he applied to USA colleges known for developing scholar athletes. He was offered a place on a sports scholarship, giving him the opportunity to train at a high level while pursuing a degree that genuinely excited him.
For him, the win was not only on the court. It was the realisation that he could shape an educational journey that supported the life he was building, rather than limiting it.
In short
Your child’s sport can go anywhere.
Their education should be able to follow.