Your Questions, Answered.

  • Victory Academy is a premier wrestling and academic development program designed for student-athletes who want to excel both athletically and academically. Our program integrates elite wrestling training, strength and conditioning, mindset development, and a fully accredited academic curriculum.

  • September 2026.

  • Victory Academy is designed for motivated 4-8th grade as well as reclassing student-athletes who are serious about reaching their potential on the mat while staying on track academically.

  • No!!! Absolutely not! We want committed student athletes from 4th-8th grade and reclassing students.

    • $9,900 annually ($1,100/month)

    • September 2026 – May 2027

    • 10% discount for full upfront payment

    • Sibling discounts available

    Academic tuition through Acellus Academy is paid separately.

  • Victory Academy is a full-day, structured academy, not just a practice facility. We combine:

    • Progressive, high-level wrestling instruction

    • Strength, conditioning, and gymnastics training

    • Mindset and match preparation

    • Daily supervised academics with accountability proctored by a certified K-8 teacher.

    Everything runs in parallel, just like a high-performance academy model.

  • Our staff includes:

    • Billy Ashnault – Head Coach and Executive Director of Athletic Operations

    • Michael DeMarco – Executive Director of Strength, Conditioning, and Mindset

    • Sean DeDeyn – Executive Director of Operations

    • Len Forsyth – Executive Director of Academic Operations

    All staff members bring Division I, high school, and professional-level experience.

  • Student-athletes are enrolled in a fully accredited online curriculum through Acellus Academy, supported by an on-site NJ Certified Teacher. Academics include:

    • Daily supervised study blocks

    • Built-in accountability and progress tracking

    • One-on-one academic tutoring as needed

  • No! At Victory Academy we believe that academics go hand in hand with high level athletics. Structured work periods and real-time support ensure student-athletes stay organized, accountable, and academically successful.

  • A typical day includes:

    • Structured academic study blocks

    • Wrestling training sessions

    • Strength, conditioning, and gymnastics

    • Mindset training and recovery

    The schedule is designed to balance workload, performance, and recovery.

  • Victory Academy operates out of MultiSports Kingdom Manalapan at:
    150 Woodward Rd
    Manalapan Township, NJ 07726

  • Limited financial considerations may be available on a case-by-case basis. Families are encouraged to apply early and inquire during the application process.

  • Applications are submitted online. After review, select families may be contacted for:

    • Additional information

    • Interviews

    • Program fit evaluation

    Acceptance is based on motivation, commitment, and program alignment.

  • Victory Academy operates on a seasonal academic schedule aligned with the school year. Specific dates are provided during the application process.