RISA Academy brings together top-flight athletics, academics, and art all under one roof.
A FULL IMMERSION SCHOOL
ATHLETES, CREATIVES
& Culture Shapers
ABOUT US
We are committed to raise upa new generation of champions first in Life and in Calling
At RISA Academy - our teachers, coaches, and staff are committed to see young people thrive on the court as they thrive in the classroom. We are raising up a new generation who walk in character and excellence in whatever they pursue.
Departments
ACADEMICS
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ATHLETICS
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ARTS
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Key Principles
Fundamentals
We instill the building blocks of success in every student-athlete. From mastering core skills and techniques on the court, to learning critical thinking in the classroom, to growing as effective communicators in life. This sets the stage for lifelong achievement.
Fortitude
We instill mental and emotional strength to face the many challenges that young people will come against such as injury, adversity, disappointment, or pain. Having the ability to remain resilient and focused is one of the pathways to success in the journey of life.
Fun
We foster an environment where students come alive and look forward to each new day at school - not just to grow as an athlete or artist but to prepare themselves to win in life.
Family
Relationships are at the core of RISA Academy. In order to walk out a person's full potential - it requires the building of FAMILY. At RISA Academy - we prioritize deep, genuine friendships among our athletes and artists. We believe that world class training is not complete without life-long relationships forming among students and their families.
For us, this is not just education—it’s a way of life.
RISA TEAM
We have a team of top coaches (many who have played/coached at the top level of their game) along with the best teachers in the nation ready to pour into the next generation so they will be prepared physically, mentally, and emotionally for college and beyond.
Coach Jonathan began playing tennis at the age of 10 and emerged into the junior circuit a few years later. He was ranked in the Top 25 in the USTA (Southern Section) in Singles and Top 5 in Doubles. He represented California in the USTA Junior Nationals along with contemporaries Michael Chang, Pete Sampras, and others.
As a junior player - he trained under some of the top coaches in the country including Vic Braden and Allen Fox. Through this - he not only gained a love for the game but a passion to see a new generation of tennis talent emerge.Jonathan is committed to develop players of all ages and see them thrive on school teams, in clubs, and in tournaments at the highest level.
Jonathan is currently the Head Tennis Coach at Village Christian School.
As a junior player - he trained under some of the top coaches in the country including Vic Braden and Allen Fox. Through this - he not only gained a love for the game but a passion to see a new generation of tennis talent emerge.Jonathan is committed to develop players of all ages and see them thrive on school teams, in clubs, and in tournaments at the highest level.
Jonathan is currently the Head Tennis Coach at Village Christian School.
Jonathan Ngai
Director & Tennis coach
Born into one of music’s most influential families, with a collective legacy of over 50 Grammy Awards, Marvin Winans Jr. grew up immersed in excellence, creativity, and spiritual purpose. Rather than rely on legacy, he has carved out his own lane across music, film, and entertainment.
Marvin is a Grammy-nominated artist, award-winning music and film producer, songwriter, screenwriter, entertainment executive, and entrepreneur. With a career spanning multiple entertainment sectors, he focuses on building compelling content, developing talent, and creating culturally impactful projects. As a father of four, he remains committed to empowering the next generation to fully realize and steward their God-given, creative gifts.
Marvin is a Grammy-nominated artist, award-winning music and film producer, songwriter, screenwriter, entertainment executive, and entrepreneur. With a career spanning multiple entertainment sectors, he focuses on building compelling content, developing talent, and creating culturally impactful projects. As a father of four, he remains committed to empowering the next generation to fully realize and steward their God-given, creative gifts.
Marvin Winans Jr
MUSIC COACH
Steve Baik grew up in Los Angeles after his family immigrated from Korea in 1979. Falling in love with basketball at a young age, he overcame significant challenges to pursue his dream, eventually playing professionally in Korea before discovering his true calling in coaching.
Over an 18-year career, Coach Baik led Chino Hills to an undefeated season in 2016, earning National and State Champion titles, along with USA Today and Naismith National Coach of the Year honors. He later won another CIF title at Fairfax High School and became the first Korean American coach to achieve these accolades. Having coached NBA players such as LaMelo Ball, Lonzo Ball, and Onyeka Okongwu, Baik remains committed to inspiring and impacting the next generation beyond wins and awards.
Over an 18-year career, Coach Baik led Chino Hills to an undefeated season in 2016, earning National and State Champion titles, along with USA Today and Naismith National Coach of the Year honors. He later won another CIF title at Fairfax High School and became the first Korean American coach to achieve these accolades. Having coached NBA players such as LaMelo Ball, Lonzo Ball, and Onyeka Okongwu, Baik remains committed to inspiring and impacting the next generation beyond wins and awards.
Steve Baik
BASKETBALL coach
Eric Lin, a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), obtained a Bachelor of Science in Physics. During his time at UCLA, Eric's passion for physics was evident not only in his academic pursuits but also in his engagement in various teaching internships and opportunities that primarily focused on STEM education. He quickly learned that he had a passion for teaching and for the last few years, Eric has been teaching highly engaging robotics classes for kinder to twelfth grade that incorporate programming, 3D design, and circuitry.
Eric's ultimate goal is to share his vision of building a supportive educational community, fostering experimentation in science, and empowering others.
Eric's ultimate goal is to share his vision of building a supportive educational community, fostering experimentation in science, and empowering others.
Eric Lin
AdLife Instructor Manager
Abby Lai is a seasoned homeschooler, wife, and mother of two outstanding young men. She founded Home School Coaches in 2012 to provide her children with the best possible homeschool education. Home School Coaches offers over 100 highly qualified instructors that are passionate about what they teach plus share a love for teaching. In 2020, Abby co-founded Advanced Life Education, the parent company of AdLife Academy, to further her mission of supporting homeschooling parents in achieving their educational goals for their children. Abby has a degree in Business Administration from Cal Poly Pomona and a Masters in Public Health degree from the University of Southern California. When at rest, Abby enjoys spending quality time with her loved ones, frequenting coffee shops, and gardening.
Abby Lai
AdLife Academy Founder
Hannah is a tutor based in Los Angeles, CA. Over the years, Hannah has taught tennis camps, math camps, tutored writing, history, and Bible studies, led theater workshops, and directed children’s plays. She believes in making learning fun and engaging, using games, exercise and interesting new techniques. She will tutor your child with passion, knowledge and impart them with a true love for learning! Hannah has years of experience nannying, tutoring, and editing essays for children of all ages. She studied the classics of theater and literature and graduated with a double major in Classical Theater and Spanish in 2016. She is also an accomplished short film director, writing, directing and producing two award winning short films in the past two years.
Hannah Conway
History, Science
Coach Jonathan began playing tennis at the age of 10 and emerged into the junior circuit a few years later. He moved into the Top 5 in Southern California and represented the section in the USTA Junior Nationals along with contemporaries Michael Chang, Pete Sampras, and others.
As a junior player - he trained under some of the top coaches in the country including Vic Braden, Allen Fox, and Art Santilli. Through this - he not only gained a love for the game but a passion to see a new generation of tennis talent emerge.
Jonathan is committed to develop players of all ages and see them thrive at the highest level of the Junior Game. He helped to restart the Girls Tennis Program at Village Christian School in 2022 and led them to a CIF Championship in 2025. He is looking forward to pioneering a full-immersion tennis + education program here on the West Coast with RISA Academy.
As a junior player - he trained under some of the top coaches in the country including Vic Braden, Allen Fox, and Art Santilli. Through this - he not only gained a love for the game but a passion to see a new generation of tennis talent emerge.
Jonathan is committed to develop players of all ages and see them thrive at the highest level of the Junior Game. He helped to restart the Girls Tennis Program at Village Christian School in 2022 and led them to a CIF Championship in 2025. He is looking forward to pioneering a full-immersion tennis + education program here on the West Coast with RISA Academy.
Jonathan Ngai
RISA Director & Tennis coach
Born into one of music’s most influential families, with a collective legacy of over 50 Grammy Awards, Marvin Winans Jr. grew up immersed in excellence, creativity, and spiritual purpose. Rather than rely on legacy, he has carved out his own lane across music, film, and entertainment.
Marvin is a Grammy-nominated artist, award-winning music and film producer, songwriter, screenwriter, entertainment executive, and entrepreneur. With a career spanning multiple entertainment sectors, he focuses on building compelling content, developing talent, and creating culturally impactful projects. As a father of four, he remains committed to empowering the next generation to fully realize and steward their God-given, creative gifts.
Marvin is a Grammy-nominated artist, award-winning music and film producer, songwriter, screenwriter, entertainment executive, and entrepreneur. With a career spanning multiple entertainment sectors, he focuses on building compelling content, developing talent, and creating culturally impactful projects. As a father of four, he remains committed to empowering the next generation to fully realize and steward their God-given, creative gifts.
Marvin Winans Jr
PERFORMING ARTS Director
Steve Baik grew up in Los Angeles after his family immigrated from Korea in 1979. Falling in love with basketball at a young age, he overcame significant challenges to pursue his dream, eventually playing professionally in Korea before discovering his true calling in coaching.
Over an 18-year career, Coach Baik led Chino Hills to an undefeated season in 2016, earning National and State Champion titles, along with USA Today and Naismith National Coach of the Year honors. He later won another CIF title at Fairfax High School and became the first Korean American coach to achieve these accolades. Having coached NBA players such as LaMelo Ball, Lonzo Ball, and Onyeka Okongwu, Baik remains committed to inspiring and impacting the next generation beyond wins and awards.
Over an 18-year career, Coach Baik led Chino Hills to an undefeated season in 2016, earning National and State Champion titles, along with USA Today and Naismith National Coach of the Year honors. He later won another CIF title at Fairfax High School and became the first Korean American coach to achieve these accolades. Having coached NBA players such as LaMelo Ball, Lonzo Ball, and Onyeka Okongwu, Baik remains committed to inspiring and impacting the next generation beyond wins and awards.
Steve Baik
BASKETBALL Director
Abby Lai is a seasoned homeschooler, wife, and mother of two outstanding young men. She founded Home School Coaches in 2012 to provide her children with the best possible homeschool education. Home School Coaches offers over 100 highly qualified instructors that are passionate about what they teach plus share a love for teaching. In 2020, Abby co-founded Advanced Life Education, the parent company of AdLife Academy, to further her mission of supporting homeschooling parents in achieving their educational goals for their children. Abby has a degree in Business Administration from Cal Poly Pomona and a Masters in Public Health degree from the University of Southern California. When at rest, Abby enjoys spending quality time with her loved ones, frequenting coffee shops, and gardening.
Abby Lai
AdLife Academy CO-Founder
Obstacles to Success
Problems With Full Immersion Athletes
TOP SCHOOLS IN THE EAST COAST OR FAR FROM LA
Many of the nation's top academic-athletic schools are located across the country requiring long distance relocation for serious prospects (ie IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida). RISA Academy is pioneering a new thing on the West Coast.
ATHLETES GO TO DIFFERENT PLACES
Most high-level youth athletes train across multiple locations for skills, strength, recovery, and mindset work every week.
Top athletes in the nation are in SoCal
Southern California has one of the highest concentrations of elite youth athletes in the country, drawing top talent across multiple sports.
many challenges WITH HOMESCHOOLING
A large share of elite youth athletes are partially or fully homeschooled, creating real pressure on families to coordinate academics and training.
An Academy of Future Champions
An Academy of Future Champions
7 Problems with homeschooling& RISA Solutions
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Not top level education
BEST 100 TEACHERS IN THE NATION
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Lack of Community & Socialization
ENVIRONMENT WITH GREAT STUDENTS AND FAMILIES THAT FOSTER LIFELONG RELATIONSHIPS
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Parents drive all over the city to piece together good programs (education, sports, special interests, social clubs)
RISA ACADEMY IS AN ALL-IN-ONE ACADEMY
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Hands on education includes Field Trips and Service Projects
FIELD TRIPS AND SERVICE PROJECTS
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Lack of Preparation for Thriving in Today’s Rapidly changing Socirty
EMPHASIS ON REAL LIFE SKILLS (BUDGETING) AND SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL TRAINING
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Training is not high performance (tennis, basketball) and there is noroad map to college and beyond
TOP COACHES THAT KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO PERFORM AT THE NEXT LEVEL (SKILLS, CONDITIONING, MENTAL PREPAREDNESS)
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Training for Arts & Entertainment is technical and educational - but not practical
TRAINING BY THOSE THAT ARE THRIVING IN THE ENTERTAINMENT SPACE
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