Current Families

Seven times a year at both academies, older student-athletes are paired with younger students for a planned mentorship activity during the school day. Pairings are set by staff and refreshed through the year, and the activities are led by our Player Development staff with academic staff assisting. It's one of the biggest culture-builders we have — younger students gain a role model in the building, and our upperclassmen learn to lead.

Six morning meetings a year at the Hockey Academy with a group of selected upperclassmen — chosen by the director and staff as leaders of the academy. The discussion is student-led: what's going well and what could be better in every area of the academy (classroom, gym, ice), plus ideas for upcoming academy activities. Staff take notes and share them with the full staff afterward. The board is selected by the full staff after the start of the academy year.

A licensed beautician — a TPH St. Louis academy parent — comes on site to cut hair for students who sign up. A sign-up link is emailed to families about a week before each visit, and payment is handled directly through the sign-up. Haircuts happen during an academic block, so students are never pulled from training.

A monthly check-in during morning meeting. Each student privately completes a short written wellness check, which staff review. If anything stands out, a staff member who has a close relationship with that student follows up one-on-one. It's a simple, consistent way we keep eyes on how every student is actually doing — not just how they're performing.

Hands-on cooking classes with a professional chef — part of our life-skills programming. This year's class: sushi with Chef Eric, at each academy on its own date.

Twice a year, gym training is replaced by a boxing session led by the team at Glove Up STL — hand-eye coordination, footwork, conditioning, and a whole lot of fun. Students train in their athletic clothing. This year's dates: October 20, 2026 and April 6, 2027.

High school student-athletes from both academies travel together to a college campus for an admissions presentation and a student-led campus tour — a real look at what comes after TPH, on a real campus, with the people who read the applications. This year: Saint Louis University, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 1:00–3:00 PM. Students are transported together and return to campus at the end of the day. Details are emailed to high school families in advance.

High school student-athletes from both academies attend a financial literacy session built for young athletes — earning, saving, budgeting, and the money decisions that come with a sports career. This year: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 12:50 PM, presented by Carter Camper.

Hockey Academy applications for 2027–28 are open now. Seats are held for our current student-athletes until February 1, 2027. Any seat not claimed by that date is released to newly accepted student-athletes on a first-come, first-served basis. Enrollment for 2027–28 closes April 1, 2027. The $99 application fee applies. Soccer Academy re-enrollment details will be shared with soccer families directly. Start re-enrollment →

A free evening for prospective families to see the academy from the inside, meet staff, and learn how admission works — held after the school day, so it does not affect your student’s schedule. Hockey covers 2027–28 admission; soccer covers the second semester of 2026–27. Hockey: Monday, October 19, 2026, 7:00–8:00 PM at the Centene Community Ice Center. Soccer: Monday, October 26, 2026, 7:00–8:00 PM at World Wide Technology Soccer Park. Sign-up required — current families are welcome to pass the details to anyone who may be a fit. Hockey details → • Soccer details →

For high school students — professionals from a range of fields visit the academy to talk about their careers, their paths, and life after sport. Part of preparing our student-athletes for everything that comes next.

Individual and academy photos. Students should arrive in dress code.

A season-closing celebration during the final week. Hockey plays its end-of-year game with a breakfast for the academy; soccer closes with end-of-year games at the Soccer Park.

A send-off tradition during the final week — celebrating our graduating seniors before graduation.

The last full celebration of the year — catered BBQ and team games for the whole academy.