Admissions
Admission is selective and not guaranteed. Accepting student-athletes for the second semester of the 2026–27 academic year — tuition $9,499; register by December 1, 2026.
Places are limited and filled in the order families complete the process — apply and complete a Shadow Day early and you are considered first. Registration for the second semester closes December 1, 2026.
Comparing paths? See the academy side-by-side with traditional school + club, homeschooling, online-only, and boarding →
How Admissions Works
Step 1 — Explore the Academy
Get to know the model: Academics, Soccer Development, Tuition, the FAQ — or every number on one page in Fast Facts. Then choose whichever path below fits your family.
Step 2 — Choose Your Path
Connect with Staff
Want to talk first? Fill out the short inquiry form and our staff will personally reach out within 24 hours — to answer questions, arrange a family meeting or walk-through, and guide your next steps.
Apply & Request a Shadow Day
Ready to move? Complete the 2026–27 second-semester application ($99), submit the short request form, then email the Academy Director to set your date — a full academy day on campus while we evaluate overall fit together. Soccer Shadow Days run September through December 10, 2026, Monday–Thursday: 7:30 AM drop-off – 3:10 PM pickup at the front main entrance of World Wide Technology Soccer Park. See what the full day looks like, and what to bring →
Step 3 — Acceptance
Decisions are based on character, student, and athlete — the whole person, in that order. Accepted families complete registration and work with our academic team on enrollment and course selection.
Questions? Email Christie Stichling, Director — CStichling@TPHAcademy.com — to schedule a family meeting.
Who Thrives Here
The academy is not the right fit for every child — and we say so openly. It is built for a specific kind of student-athlete.
Kids Who Can't Get Enough
The students who thrive here are juggling in the backyard, playing pickup at the park, and asking for more touches — not fewer. For them, burnout isn't possible. If that love isn't there yet, the academy may not be the right fit.
Self-Starters
Students who are — for their age — self-driven, motivated, and dedicated to getting better. Surrounded daily by like-minded peers with similar goals, dreams, and passions, they push each other and have fun doing it.
Students Who Earn the Field
Every student must meet their academic standard daily to be eligible to train. For our students, that opportunity means so much that staying eligible becomes its own motivation.
What Families Gain Every Day
Holistic Mentorship
Development in athletics, academics, and character — with staff who genuinely care and communicate openly with families.
The Right Peer Group
Driven, motivated students with shared goals and a love for the game. Iron sharpens iron.
Training Within School Hours
Individualized on-field and off-field training during the day — more free time to relax, recover, and be a kid.
A Proven Model
The same academy system refined over six years at TPH St. Louis Hockey Academy — sold out every year since 2020.
Connect with Staff
Tell us about your student-athlete and our staff will personally reach out within 24 hours — to answer questions, arrange a family meeting or walk-through, and guide your next steps.
Apply Today
Admission is by application and evaluation. Join us for the second semester of 2026–27 — registration closes December 1, 2026.