TPH St. Louis Soccer Academy at a glance — every number on one page.
| Opening | Inaugural year begins Monday, August 24, 2026 — TPH St. Louis' second academy |
| Enrollment | 40+ founding student-athletes — admission by application and evaluation |
| Model | Full-day academy in place of traditional school. Not a team, not a boarding school — students live at home and stay with their own clubs. |
| Leadership | Will Martel, Director & Head of Academics • Christie Stichling, Director of Academy Enrollment • Ken Godat, Head of Soccer (SLSG Youth Technical Director) |
| Teachers | Real, Missouri-certified EYC teachers on campus — the only sports academy in Missouri with an EYC Academy partnership |
| Platform | State- and NCAA-approved online curriculum — core courses, AP offerings, and 80+ electives |
| Enrollment Pathways | Missouri public school district (full-time virtual) or EYC Academy — fully accredited (Cognia), Missouri DESE-approved |
| MO Scholars | Qualifying families enrolled through EYC may be eligible for MO Scholars support |
| Schedule | Monday–Thursday, 7:40 AM – 3:00 PM, plus a Friday late start |
| Training Groups | Three — Pelé, Messi, and Cruyff — rotating through on-field training, gym, and academics every morning |
| Daily Training | On-field soccer development, strength & conditioning, and academics inside one structured school day, with dedicated goalkeeper development |
| Home | World Wide Technology Soccer Park, 1 Soccer Park Rd., Fenton, MO 63026 |
| The Facility | Home of Saint Louis Scott Gallagher — outdoor fields, the Performance Training Center (PTC), a dedicated academic wing, and a student lounge & café |
| The Pathway | The Soccer Park pathway has produced professionals including Tim Ream and Josh Sargent |
| Health & Safety | On-site Mercy support; staff trained across CPR/First Aid, SafeSport, and concussion protocols, with background screening — plus a monthly student Wellness Check-In program |
| Now Enrolling | Second semester of the 2026–27 academy year — registration deadline December 1, 2026 • 2027–28 academy year — enrollment closes April 1, 2027 ($99 application, then evaluation and Shadow Day) |
| Tuition | $18,999 for 2026–27 — payment plans available; MOST and 529 plans accepted |
| Key Dates | Orientation: August 17 or 20, 7:00 PM at Soccer Park • first day of school: Monday, August 24, 2026 |
| Contact | Christie Stichling, Director of Academy Enrollment — CStichling@TPHAcademy.com |