Last Stop on the Pathway to the Pros:
Pro Development Institute (PDI)
PDI by DNA Prep Academy is the last stop on DNA Academy’s comprehensive pathway to the pros. This all-inclusive program is technologically advanced and focused on creating the most Active and ready athlete – whether to play at the collegiate or professional level.
The program is housed out of our flagship campus in Urbana, Ohio, which is 45 minutes outside of Columbus, Ohio, and within a 3-hour drive of 12 major metro areas. Our program serves students from 6th through 13th grade (postgraduate), providing room and board, top academic and athletic facilities, career and NIL support, and essential resources for life after sports.
Program Highlights:
• Top Academics
• Sport-Specific Training
• Performance Training
• Mental Strengthening
• Advanced In-Game Theory
• On Campus Sports Medicine
• Boarding and Day School Options
• NIL Department
• Legal Department
• Sports Offered: Baseball, Basketball, Football, and Soccer.
Cutting-Edge Academic Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to be flexible, catering to the unique needs of student-athletes from grades 6 through 13th (postgraduate).
Curriculum Highlights:
• Flexible Hybrid Curriculum: Combining online and in-person learning for maximum flexibility.
• WASC Accredited A-G Curriculum
• Ability to Earn College Credits
• Credit Recovery Capability
• Specialized Classes:
o Financial Literacy
o Social Media Marketing
o Content Creation
o Film and Entertainment
o Brand Management
o Intellectual Property
• In-Person Classes with Professors
• Tutoring Services
• Internships and Apprenticeships
• Career Development Department
• Name Image Likeness (NIL) Department
Life After Sport – Career Development Program:
Our internship and apprenticeship programs have teamed up with the partner schools on campus to create dual enrollment opportunities to ensure that students receive the highest quality education and career preparation, setting them up for success in a variety of fields and for life after sports.
o Business of Entertainment: Comprehensive training in the business aspects of the entertainment industry, preparing students for careers in production, management, and marketing.
o Advanced Technology Training: Specialized programs in artificial intelligence (AI), coding, and cyber security to equip students with cutting-edge technological skills.
o Sports Medicine: In-depth education in sports medicine, including injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
o Controlled Environment Agriculture: Training in the emerging field of controlled environment agriculture, focusing on sustainable and innovative farming techniques.