We are elevating the game. The CORE Prep Academy has partnered with Village Christian Middle School to offer a special elective program that will ensure your student-athlete is unlocking their full athletic potential, while thriving academically.
Through this unique program, student-athletes will receive focused training from elite coaches and work alongside the VCS Athletic Department to hone their skills as they move through the Middle School years. Enrolled as students at VCS, the Sports Performance Elective is blocked with Physical Education class during two back-to-back class periods, maximizing daily development time using the athletics facilities on campus. Surrounding those blocked periods, student-athletes will then engage in VCS’ innovative Middle School education, keeping them simultaneously growing in the classroom and surrounding them with a caring, Christ-centered community steeped in more than 75 years of tradition.
The Sports Performance Elective is not for athletes new to their sport. Student-athletes will be trained by the CORE staff using the same successful program that has produced NCAA athletes and High School All-Americans.
Space is limited for this application-based program. Current VCS families are eligible to apply for the Elective, but may not reclassify or retake previous coursework.
Once enrolled, attendance is mandatory. The Elective is evaluated with the student-athlete’s other coursework and will hold a formal grade on their official transcripts.
SPORTS OFFERED
- Baseball
- Boys and Girls Basketball
- Softball
- Girls Volleyball
GRADES
Boys and girls in grades 6, 7, and 8.
PROCESS
- Apply to VCS. You must indicate your interest in Core on the VCS Admission application.
- Submit all necessary documents to the VCS Admissions Office.
- Submitted applications will then be reviewed by a committee.
COST
Middle School Tuition plus Elective Fee of $1,125 per semester
SPORTS PERFORMANCE SHADOW DAYS
Friday, January 15, 2027 (Baseball/Softball ONLY)
Friday, January 22, 2027 (Basketball ONLY)
Beginning at 8:55 a.m., the day will include:
- Special presentation from CORE program administrator
- Prospective students partnered with current students for the day
- Lunch provided to students
- Shadow Day concludes at 1:30 PM for student pick-up
RSVP required to attend.
Every student-athlete is different. To realize their full potential, they need a personalized approach that fits their needs, and when they love school, they will excel in life – not just the big game. The Sports Performance Elective powered by CORE is ready to give them that opportunity.
Contact Athletics
If we can help you in any way, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Athletics Department. We can be reached by phone at 818-767-8382 x290, or you may use the form below to send us an e-mail.