National Academy of Sports

What National Academy of Sports does

The National Academy of Sports (NAS) is a government-run sports high school in the Philippines, established by Republic Act 11470 on June 9, 2020 and operating as an attached agency of the Department of Education (DepEd) in coordination with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). Its core function is to deliver integrated secondary education combined with elite sports training to academically competent (minimum 80% GWA) and athletically talented Filipino youth in incoming Grades 7 and 8, across eight focus sports: Aquatics, Athletics, Badminton, Gymnastics (Rhythmic), Judo, Table Tennis, Taekwondo (Poomsae and Kyorugi), and Weightlifting. The academy is centralized on a single campus in New Clark City, Brgy. Aranguren, Capas, Tarlac, with access to international-standard facilities managed by BCDA including the Aquatics Center and Athletics Stadium, plus on-campus courts and gyms for the remaining sports.

The academy's product surface centers on the NASCENT SAS annual scholarship search, which identifies and enrolls student-athletes, and on the supporting service stack of expert coaching, sports conditioning, nutrition and wellness guidance, youth development, athlete mentorship, and team training. NAS does not develop proprietary technology platforms; internal systems (Student-Athlete Information System, NAS-SYSTEM cybersecurity portal, Monitoring & Evaluation portal) are administrative back-office tools. Coaching is provided by an elite roster of former national team athletes and internationally credentialed coaches, including Archimedes Lim (Rio 2016 National Swimming Coach), Sean Guevarra (World Athletics Level IV Jumps Coach), and Kennie Asuncion-Robles (World #11 Mixed Doubles, Ateneo Head Coach).

NAS generates no commercial revenue; the entire operating budget flows from annual appropriations from the Philippine national government via DepEd. Selected scholars receive a fully bundled scholarship covering tuition, miscellaneous fees, meals, accommodation, learning materials, monthly stipends, sports uniforms and equipment, medical/insurance coverage, and competition expenses. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the annual NASCENT SAS recruitment cycle, regional information campaigns, LGU partnerships, and event-driven scouting through national competitions such as Palarong Pambansa and NAS Athletics Championships Under-18. The academy is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by the DepEd Secretary, with PSC Chair as Vice-Chairperson, and is actively pursuing geographic expansion through satellite campus discussions with provincial LGUs (San Agustin-Romblon, Bacolor-Pampanga, Bobon-Northern Samar) and an international exchange program with Aspire Academy in Qatar (NASPIRE Collaboration 2026).

Name

National Academy of Sports

Legal name

National Academy of Sports

Website

https://nas.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The National Academy of Sports is a Philippine government sports high school established by Republic Act 11470 in 2020, offering full scholarships and integrated academic-sports training to academically and athletically talented Filipino youth across eight focus sports at its New Clark City campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Secondary Education

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interscholastic Athletics (Varsity/JV Teams) (EDAJAJAA), Sports Boarding Schools & Residential Academies (MPAKAJAL)

Keywords

• Sports secondary education
• Athlete scholarship program
• Integrated sports training
• Elite athlete development
• Government sports academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Capas, New Clark City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: NAS operates as a government scholarship institution funded through annual appropriations from the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd). Revenue is not generated from commercial sales but from public funds allocated to support student-athlete scholarships covering tuition, meals, accommodation, stipends, uniforms, equipment, medical care, and competition expenses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The National Academy of Sports (NAS) operates as a government-run sports high school that provides full scholarships to qualified Filipino student-athletes in Grades 7 and 8, integrating quality secondary education with specialized elite sports training across eight focus sports (Aquatics, Athletics, Badminton, Gymnastics, Judo, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, and Weightlifting). The scholarship package covers tuition, meals, accommodation, monthly stipends, sports uniforms and equipment, learning materials, health and rehabilitation support, and expenses for local and international trainings and competitions.

Product overview

The National Academy of Sports (NAS) is a government-run sports high school established by Republic Act 11470 on June 9, 2020, offering full scholarships to qualified Filipino student-athletes. The institution operates as a platform with multiple interconnected services: the NASCENT SAS scholarship program as its primary admission pathway, the Main Campus at New Clark City as the central facility, and eight focus sports programs (Aquatics, Athletics, Badminton, Gymnastics, Judo, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Weightlifting). NAS provides integrated services including expert coaching, sports conditioning, nutrition guidance, youth development, and athlete mentorship programs. The institution also maintains internal systems (SAIS, NAS-SYSTEM, M&E) for administrative and monitoring purposes.

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Brands

• NASCENT SAS: NAS Annual Search for Competent, Exceptional, Notable and Talented Student-Athlete Scholars - the annual scholarship program to identify and offer scholarships to academically competent and athletically talented Filipino youth.

Products and services

• NASCENT SAS (NAS Annual Search for Competent, Exceptional, Notable and Talented Student-Athlete Scholars) The annual nationwide scholarship search that identifies and offers full scholarships to academically competent (minimum 80% GWA) and athletically talented Filipino youth entering Grades 7 and 8, including indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized groups. Applications are submitted via email or the Office of the Registrar, with eligibility screened against academic performance, age limits, sport focus, and health fitness.
• NAS Sports High School (Main Campus at New Clark City) World-class sports high school campus offering integrated secondary education with specialized sports training and full scholarship privileges. Features Multi-Purpose Court for Badminton and Gymnastics, Judo Dojo, Table Tennis Court, Taekwondo Gym, Strength and Conditioning Room, and access to New Clark City's Aquatics Center and Athletics Stadium.
• NAS Sports Programs (Aquatics, Athletics, Badminton, Gymnastics, Judo, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Weightlifting) Eight focus sports programs offered at NAS for student-athlete scholarship recipients: Aquatics (swimming), Athletics, Badminton, Gymnastics (rhythmic), Judo, Table Tennis, Taekwondo (poomsae and kyorugi), and Weightlifting. Applications are also accepted from student-athletes excelling in events outside these eight focus sports, provided qualifying standards are met.

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Local Government Unit of Bacolor, PampangaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026Alignment meeting and facility visit at New Clark City on April 8, 2026. Led by Municipal Vice-Mayor Hon. Ron Earvin E. Dungca and Sangguniang Bayan members. Marks a significant leap toward grassroots sports development with a potentially sustainable, long-term partnership with the Municipality of Bacolor, Pampanga.
• Local Government Unit of Bobon, Northern SamarminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026SK Chairman Brent Aman N. Ballicud and Mayor Reny A. Celespara of Bobon, Northern Samar, paid a courtesy visit on March 26, 2026. Mayor Celespara expressed keen interest in establishing a regional satellite campus in Bobon, which would open doors for greater access to world-class training and education for youth in the region.
• Local Government Unit of San Agustin, RomblonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026Memorandum of Agreement signed on March 23, 2026, formalizing collaboration to empower young athletes from San Agustin through NAS programs. Led by NAS Executive Director III Assoc. Professor Francis Carlos B. Diaz and Mayor Aaron James Stephen C. Madrona.
• Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026BCDA manages the New Clark City facilities and sports venues used by NAS. BCDA facilitates NAS's access to world-class facilities including the Aquatics Center and Athletics Stadium. NAS expressed gratitude to BCDA, especially Sir Kevin Mark Zamora, for exceptional hospitality and support in showcasing facilities to visiting government officials.
• Aspire Academy (Qatar)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2026NASPIRE Collaboration 2026 — a cultural and sports exchange program between NAS and Aspire Academy of Qatar. Student-athletes from both institutions participated in joint training sessions, football matches, and classroom engagements. Activities included a tree-planting outreach and gift-giving at Manibukyut Elementary School. Delegates from Aspire Academy included Nasser Ahmed A. Al Atbi, Tameem Khamis Al Saadi, Faisal Abdulla Al Mazrouei, and others, accompanied by staff Dr. Ali Fawaz and Salah Yafi. This partnership focuses on holistic athlete development through shared programs in coaching, education, and leadership.
• World Archery Philippines (WAP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWAP President Mr. Ebbinghans D. Reaport and Board Member Mark Albren R. Santos visited NAS for a meaningful dialogue on the potential inclusion of archery among NAS's eight focus sports. This reflects a shared vision to expand opportunities for student-athletes and elevate precision sports within the Academy's high-performance system.
• Philippine Table Tennis Federation Inc. (PTTFI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPTTFI organized and facilitated the National Table Tennis Qualifying Tournament for the WTT Youth Contender Series Puerto Princesa at Ayala Malls Manila Bay on July 4-5, 2026. NAS paddlers participated in this qualifying tournament, with PTTFI serving as the governing sports federation for the competition.
• MILO PhilippinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMILO Philippines donated MILO Kits to NAS student-athletes, made possible through the Legal and External Affairs Division. This partnership symbolizes continued support, trust, and collaboration in empowering student-athletes to perform at their best.
• Philippine Sports Commission (PSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSC is a core governance partner of NAS. The PSC Chairperson serves as Vice-Chairperson of the NAS Board of Trustees. PSC provides ongoing support including donations of travel bags for student-athletes, collaboration on the Sports Law and Governance Certification Program (with Philippine Sports Institute), and joint initiatives in athlete development. PSC Chairman John Patrick 'Pato' Gregorio and Commissioners regularly participate in NAS events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• High Performance Sport New Zealand: New Zealand's government-backed high-performance sports organization providing athlete development and integrated support services, with a similar public mandate to NAS but without a dedicated secondary-school delivery model.
• Beijing Sport University: China's premier government sports university combining academic and elite athletic training, operating at substantially larger scale and broader mandate than NAS but comparable as a state-backed sports education institution.
• Australian Institute of Sport: Australia's premier government high-performance sports organization developing elite athletes across many sports, comparable in statutory mandate and public funding model, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• IMG Academy: U.S.-based commercial residential sports academy offering integrated academic-athletic training, closely comparable on the residential sports high school model but private/commercially funded rather than government-backed like NAS.
• Loughborough University: UK-based university internationally renowned for sports excellence and high-performance athlete development, comparable as a residential sports education institution though operating at the university level rather than secondary.

Direct peers

• Korea National Sport University: Korean government sports university combining academic degrees with elite athletic development across multiple disciplines, offering a comparable residential sports education model anchored in national funding.
• INSEP: France's National Institute of Sport, Expertise and Performance provides integrated academic-athletic training to elite young athletes under a state-funded model directly analogous to NAS's RA 11470 framework.
• National Sports University (India): Indian government-backed university focused on sports education and training, providing residential academic-athletic programs that are directly comparable in mandate and public-funding structure to NAS.
• Aspire Academy: Qatar's elite sports academy offering residential sports-academic programs to top youth athletes globally. The NASPIRE Collaboration 2026 partnership confirms direct operational and strategic alignment with NAS.
• Singapore Sports School: Singapore's government-supported secondary school offering integrated academic and elite sports training across multiple disciplines, closely mirroring NAS's residential sports high school model in mandate and structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

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Key highlights6 records

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