Colorado Extreme Academy, a fledgling institution that began its first school year in 2025 with just fourteen students, has quickly grown to twenty‑five enrollees and is targeting a full capacity of forty. The school charges a $10,000 annual fee that covers not only classroom support through Branson School Online but also a comprehensive athletic program that blends online coursework with afternoon training sessions, enrichment activities and individualized skills development.
A Multisport Vision for the Roaring Fork Valley
Central to its latest phase is the construction of an indoor turf field on a 160‑by‑75‑foot site in Carbondale. The facility will host soccer, baseball, lacrosse and other field sports, offering year‑round practice for academy athletes, local youth leagues and community recreation programs.
The expansion reflects a broader ambition to keep promising athletes within the Roaring Fork Valley rather than sending them elsewhere for higher‑level competition. Six students already come from outside the valley, and their families have relocated to the area to participate. While coursework is completed online, classes gather at Stepping Stones in Carbondale, where an accredited teacher oversees a staff‑to‑student ratio of roughly one to seven.
Beyond the turf field, CXA has added two golf simulators and plans to open the indoor facility around Oct. 1. Early concepts for a permanent complex envision an indoor ice rink, dedicated athletic training zones and health‑wellness services, positioning the academy as a multi‑purpose hub for the region.
Sheldon Wolitski, who helps guide the program, notes that many local soccer players currently train in gymnasiums or travel to Eagle for indoor space, underscoring the need for a nearby solution. While hockey remains the academy’s core offering, CXA is open to tailoring individualized plans for athletes in other sports, ensuring that the new turf and future facilities serve a wide spectrum of participants.