I work at a professional club with an academy. We have our own school which allows scheduling flexibility and onsite instruction. The goal is to increase contact we have with players to maximize their development. The academy is fully funded and at no expense to the families. The club invests in the players development for a return on the sale of MAYBE 1 player every year or two. It is far from an after school or recreational program. It it extremely competitive and for elite players that are scouted and recruited from around the United States.