Homeschooling is an option for many kids with demanding training schedules and a dedicated parent or tutor. USA Today reported in 2005 on the growing trend to homeschool elite athletes, with reporter Sal Ruibal noting that athletes who are homeschooled have the flexibility to get adequate workout time, nutrition and rest—something a traditional school would not afford. Olympic swimmer Katie Hoff and 2010 snowboarding gold medalist Shaun White are among the Olympians who were homeschooled.

