Opening in Fall 2025, MASH Academy is an innovative sports academy integrating academics, sport-specific training, and high-performance development. It provides student-athletes in grades 6-12 with a structured schedule that includes online learning through Minnesota Virtual Academy (MNVA), athletic coaching, and strength and conditioning training at MASH Campus.

How does the academic program work? 
Academics are delivered through Minnesota Virtual Academy (MNVA), an accredited online school serving students in Minnesota. MNVA provides individualized instruction from MN-licensed teachers, a semester-based curriculum with assigned due dates, online class connect sessions for group instruction, and required Minnesota state testing compliance. All students will receive the same resources provided to students attending in-person public school in Minnesota.  

MASH Academy provides a Learning Coach to support students on-site to help with organization, time management, and coursework. This Learning Coach will act as a liaison between families, teachers, and MASH, making the experience seamless. Our target Learning Coach to Student ratio is 15:1 at the middle school level and 22:1 at the high school level.  

Schedule
MASH Academy will follow a typical school calendar. We will provide between 160-170 days of on-site learning between September 1 and June 1 annually.  

Typical Daily Schedule
8:00 AM | Arrival 
8:10 AM | Academics 
12:00 PM | Lunch/Break 
12:30 PM | Sport Specific Training 
2:00 PM | Performance Training 
3:00 PM | Life Skills, Guest Speakers, or Departure 

Sample Curriculum

  • Core courses in Math, Science, English, and Social Studies 

  • Career-oriented electives in fields such as Business, Health Science, IT, and Engineering 

  • Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) for eligible students to earn college credit while in high school 

Learning Coach - Ben Livosi

Ben Livorsi is a dedicated educator and coach with a strong background in sports management, special education, and athlete development. A former collegiate baseball student-athlete at both Saint Louis University and Minnesota State University, Mankato, Ben brings a unique blend of academic knowledge and athletic experience to his roles. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management with a Marketing minor, and another in Sports Business, with coursework covering coaching psychology, sports administration, and facility planning. His passion for mentorship is reflected in his current work as a Special Education Resource Paraprofessional at Minnetonka High School, where he supports diverse learners academically and behaviorally across multiple classroom settings.

Ben has also held multiple coaching roles, including Head Freshman Baseball Coach and Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Minnetonka High School, in addition to running his own catching clinics for youth athletes. He currently serves as Lead Catching Instructor at MASH Athletics, where he designs comprehensive offseason training programs for catchers aged 9–18. His work is driven by a commitment to athlete growth, discipline, and performance, reinforced by his ability to leverage modern teaching tools and build meaningful relationships. Recognized for his academic excellence and leadership, Ben is also a certified substitute teacher in Minnesota.