Holding kids back in school is not a new concept, and it is usually done for academic or behavior reasons.
But one Orange County private middle school is taking a different approach. It is built around the idea that an extra year before high school can help young athletes grow stronger, more confident, and more competitive both in the classroom and on the field.
The school is The Togethership, a holistic sports academy in San Clemente. That’s where fifth grader Curren Lincoln hopes to enroll when he enters the sixth grade…