Academics Come First
Three structured academic blocks every day, the same proven TPH St. Louis academic model — and eligibility reviewed daily.
Two Enrollment Pathways
TPH St. Louis is not itself an accredited school — students enroll through their Missouri public school district or our private school partner, EYC Academy — a fully accredited (Cognia, formerly AdvancED), Missouri DESE-approved independent school. Same support, same platform, same daily experience either way; the difference is simply where credits, transcripts, and diplomas are issued from.
Public — MOCAP
Remain enrolled in your Missouri public school district through the Missouri Course Access Program — earning credits and report cards, graduating with your district's diploma, and keeping eligibility for school sports and social events. Courses must be approved by the district.
Private — EYC Academy
Enroll through our private school partner, EYC Academy — credits and transcripts issued by EYC, certified teachers behind every course, and more flexibility for curriculum and electives. Our academic leadership works directly with EYC staff to enroll each student.
Powered by EYC Academy
Real teachers. Real relationships. Real difference. TPH St. Louis is the only sports academy in Missouri with an EYC Academy partnership — real, local, Missouri-certified teachers connected directly to each student's education. The certified EYC teachers on the other end of every class are just minutes away, at EYC's St. Louis campus — not strangers in another state.
Announced in 2026, our partnership with EYC Academy is the most significant academic advancement in the program's history. Led by Lou Reuss, EYC brings certified educators and proven instructional systems to the TPH experience.
Certified EYC Educators
Professional, certified teachers handle grading, provide detailed feedback, and offer academic oversight for every course.
Integrated Support
EYC teachers work hand in hand with our on-site academic team — teachers, staff, and families aligned more closely than ever, so no student falls behind.
NCAA Readiness
Enhanced transcript oversight ensures athletes are prepared for college sports — with faster grading and more responsive communication for families.
24/7 Access
Students keep round-the-clock access to their digital platform, curriculum, and recorded lessons, plus live help and tutoring during business hours.
MO Scholars Access
The partnership opens access to the MO Scholars scholarship program, helping qualifying families apply scholarship funds toward their child's education.
Two Pathways, One Experience
Private school pathway powered by EYC Academy, or the public school pathway through MOCAP — with the same daily structure, support, and platform either way.
The Academic Platform
A blended model — online coursework inside an in-person, structured classroom. Our platform is state-approved, NCAA-approved, and MOCAP-approved — and asynchronous, ideal for traveling athletes.
Same Courses, Real Rigor
The same courses students would take at their traditional school — including Honors and AP when applicable.
Lessons & Tutoring
Live tutor rooms, recorded lessons, guided note sheets, and teacher communication — including access while traveling.
On-Site Support
TPH academic staff monitor the classroom, grades, and pacing; teach time management and organization; and verify real effort and learning.
Parent Visibility
Family login for registration, payment plans, and academic tracking — full transparency all year.
Academics: 6 Layers of Support
Every student. Every day. Every layer.
Executive Director of Academics
Provides leadership, oversight, and direction for all academic programming, staff, and student support systems.
Head of Academics
Primary on-site academic leader overseeing daily operations, student support, pacing, accountability, and academic success. Led by Megan Okun, Head of Academics.
Academic Success Coaches
Every student is assigned an Academic Success Coach based on age and grade level — the primary point of contact for students and families regarding academics, pacing, accountability, and daily support.
EYC Teachers / Instructors
EYC teachers provide instructional feedback, grading, virtual support sessions, tutor rooms, and content-specific academic assistance.
Academic Enrichment & Specialized Support
Specialized support to deepen learning and build essential skills — math tutors, AI workshop guests, book club, writers’ workshop, college & career readiness workshops, and more.
Sports Staff Mentorship
Sports staff reinforce accountability, structure, and the connection between academic success and athletic goals — helping create focused, structured, well-run classrooms.
A Proven Academic Model
The TPH St. Louis academic system has been refined over six years at our Hockey Academy. 2024–25 results across 78 student-athletes:
3.87
Class GPA
47
Student-athletes with a 4.0
12 + 4
Honors and AP classes taken
64
Electives taken
Student Story • The Same Academic Model
Catching Excellence
Nicholas Dragan arrived at our Hockey Academy as a seventh grader with dyslexia, when the classroom felt like an away game. Six years of specialized support and one-on-one mentorship later — the same academic model that runs the Soccer Academy — he graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA while reaching the Tier I AAA level, now bound for junior hockey with an NCAA future in sight.
“I will strive for perfection knowing full well that it is not obtainable — but along the way, I will catch excellence.”
Read Nicholas's Full StoryCollege & Career Readiness
Athletic careers end. An education, a transcript, and the habits behind them do not. Every TPH St. Louis student graduates prepared for the next level — whichever level that is.
NCAA-Ready Academics
NCAA-approved coursework with enhanced transcript oversight through our EYC partnership — so student-athletes are eligible and prepared for college sports from day one.
ACT Prep & Testing
On-site ACT preparation and testing built into the academy experience — no scrambling for outside test prep.
College Admissions Tours
Students visit college campuses, meet admissions staff, and learn what universities actually look for — years before they apply.
Life After TPH
Career Day and "Life After TPH" workshops with guest speakers ranging from professional athletes and Olympic gold medalists to bank presidents, nurses, psychologists, and firefighters — real careers, explained by the people living them.
Building Responsible, Self-Led Young Adults
The deepest advantage of our model isn't academic flexibility — it's that students practice running their own lives, every day, with a safety net of adults who hold the standard.
Students Own Their Day
Students manage their own pacing, deadlines, and priorities inside a structured day — with staff checking daily. By graduation, self-management isn't a goal; it's a years-old habit.
Speaking Up for Themselves
Students communicate directly with their teachers — asking questions, requesting feedback, resolving problems. The exact skill college professors and employers expect.
Real-World Preparation
AI workshops, writers’ workshop and book club, wellness programming, social media education, and student-run responsibilities.
Leading & Serving
Student Leadership Board, Big Brother/Big Sister mentorship, and community service — students practice responsibility for people other than themselves.
By the time a TPH St. Louis student graduates, they have spent years practicing the exact skills college and adult life demand — managing time, owning outcomes, advocating for themselves, and contributing to a community. That is the formation of the whole person.
Accountability & Eligibility
Being a person and a student comes first — students must be academically eligible to train each day.
Daily Checks
Academic pacing, grades, effort, and understanding are monitored daily — not at the end of the quarter when it's too late.
Verified Effort
All coursework units are locked until academic staff verify that proper effort and time have been spent learning the material — no racing ahead, no shortcuts.
Progress Reports
Families receive academic progress reports every three weeks, plus weekly updates and twice-yearly parent-staff conference weeks — fall (late October) and spring (early March). No surprises.
Daily Standards
A daily plus/minus accountability system and academic dress code reinforce focus, effort, and professionalism during every academic block.
The Learning Space
From traditional desks to high-top workstations, staff help each student find the setting and work style where they focus best.
Apply Today
Admission is by application and evaluation. Join us for the second semester of 2026–27 (registration closes December 1) or apply for the full 2027–28 academy year.