VIDEO: Education key for young hockey players

By Lukas J. Voss

Focusing on athletics and academics at the same time can be difficult for young athletes, especially in a sport like hockey that requires a large time commitment and plenty of driving to get to rinks and tournaments. Bridgedale academy is trying to change that. The school is offering students the ability to practice and study in the same place. Providing excellence in academics and athletics is just one of their goals.

Photo at top: Students at Bridgedale academy are listening in latin class. (Lukas Voss/Medill)