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About the Montverde Academy Varsity Basketball Program

Located in Central Florida, the Montverde Academy varsity basketball program has been called "The Team of the Decade" by USA Today and has won five high school national championships since 2012. Led by five time National High School Coach of the Year, Kevin Boyle, Montverde Academy basketball consistently produces NBA draft picks and the top college basketball players in the country.
 

Ben Simmons NBA Draft No.1 Best Basketball player
Ben Simmons'15
Forward for the Philadelphia 76ers

Program and Alumni Accomplishments

  • MaxPreps National team of the Decade
  • MaxPreps National Coach of the Decade Kevin Boyle
  • MaxPreps National player of the Decade Ben Simmons
  • 2019-20 Best single season of the Decade
  • Cade Cunningham 2020 Consensus National player of the Year
  • 2019-20 National Champions (5th National Championship in the last 8 years)
  • 24 NBA and International Professional Players currently playing in 13 Countries
  • 4 players projected to be in the First round of the 2021 NBA Mock Draft (Cade Cunningham, Scottie Barnes and Moses Moody, and Day'Ron Sharpe)
  • Five High School National Championships (2020,2018, 2015, 2014, 2013)
  • Seven NBA Draft picks since 2005: R.J. Barrett (New York Knicks), Ben Simmons (Philadelphia 76ers), Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers), D'Angelo Russell (Minnesota Timberwolves), Luc Mbah a Moute (Los Angeles Clippers), Dakari Johnson (Oklahoma City Thunder), and Solomon Alabi (Dallas Mavericks)
  • 100+ College Basketball Commitments (NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA)
  • 100% College Acceptance Rate
  • No.1 final ranking in USA Today's National Super 25 (2018, 2015, 2014, 2013)

Head Varsity Coach Kevin Boyle

"Kevin Boyle is one of the most outstanding coaches in the United States at any level."
-Duke University Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski, five time NCAA Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist

  • Montverde Academy Head Coach, five time National Coach of the Year
  • Coach Boyle has coached nine NBA draft picks in his career
  • Only H.S. or college coach to have a No.1 pick (Ben Simmons & Kyrie Irving), No.2 pick (D'Angelo Russell & Michael Kidd Gilchrist), and No.3 pick (Joel Embiid) in the NBA Draft
  • Developed hundreds of scholarship college basketball players at all levels
  • Won five High School National Championships (2020,2018, 2015, 2014, 2013) since being hired in 2012

About Montverde Academy

Located in Central Florida, west of Orlando, Montverde Academy is a coeducational, private independent school that serves grades Pre-K3 through 12th grade. The Academy is the best private school in Florida, serving grades 7-12 and post-graduate studies. MVA is known to be one of the best diverse communities with students from over 80 different nations. The Academy has been awarded several top designations, including Best Private School in

At the heart of the Montverde Academy experience is an engaging and challenging academic environment that gives students the desire and skills to achieve at the highest level. With a 100% college acceptance rate, students also develop their talents and abilities through involvement in fine arts, athletics, school clubs, and service organizations.

We emphasize positive relationships to help build self-esteem and confidence in our students, and each one of them is a valued community member.

Famous MVA Alumni

R.J. Barrett '18 NBA Draft
R.J. Barrett - No.3 Overall Pick in the 2019 NBA Draft
Ben Simmons NBA Draft
Ben Simmons - No.1 Overall Pick in the 2016 NBA Draft
D'Angelo Russel NBA Draft Top Pick
D'Angelo Russell - No.2 Overall Pick in the 2015 NBA Draft

Alumni Features

 
 

The Academy has been named the best private school in Florida and the best boarding school in Florida by Niche.com in 2020. MVA also boasts some of the best academics in Florida between our 39 AP classes and exceptionally high 100% college acceptance rate.

Ranked #1 for Most Diverse Private High School in Florida by Niche.com, the Class of 2020 has earned $13.6 million in academic scholarships and has a 100 percent college acceptance rate. MVA offers 34 Advanced Placement® courses in Upper School and a nurturing, engaging environment with more than 70 percent of teachers holding advanced degrees to ensure students of all ages excel.

MVA Eagles have won 13 National Championships and earned more than $18 million in athletic scholarships since 2011. With nearly 30 percent of our student-athletes committing to playing sports in college, we have 44 alumni playing sports professionally. We have built an outstanding, championship-winning athletics program, including the best basketball academy and best soccer academy in Florida.

MVA Fine Arts is among the best arts programs in Florida, allowing talented students to focus on their passion for music, theatre, and the arts. Media Arts have earned two National Student Emmys and a Scholastic Gold Medal in 2019. Since 2018, Theatre has earned six Critic's Choice awards, Top Honors at State contests, and Dr. Phillips Applause Awards. Our Music program has two All-National vocalists, 10 All-State musicians, and three musicians who earned the honor of performing at Carnegie Hall.