Kirk Spahn brings leadership to life at ICL Academy, a school built for students who aim higher—on the court, on the stage, or in their communities. In this conversation, Kirk breaks down what it takes to lead with purpose. He shares how ICL moves beyond academics to develop discipline, resilience, and character. The goal? To build champions for life.
Kirk reveals how elite athletes and performers grow not just through hard work but through intentional structure and mindset. He details how ICL pairs students with mentors, designs custom curriculum around passions, and instills the habits of high-performance leadership. Whether training with Novak Djokovic or guiding a student to the French Open, Kirk’s focus stays the same: build people who lead with integrity and impact.
He also addresses equity in education, explaining how ICL delivers personalized, values-driven schooling to students—90% of whom are on scholarship. The model blends traditional respect with forward-thinking tech, ensuring students thrive both online and in the world.
Want to learn more about Kirk Spahn's work? Check out their website at https://www.iclacademy.org.
Connect with Kirk Spahn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-spahn-10a913/.
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