Fast Facts
TPH St. Louis Soccer Academy at a glance — every number on one page.
2026Inaugural Year — Now In Session
41Founding Student-Athletes
3Training Groups — Pelé, Messi, Cruyff
$18,999Tuition, 2026–27
The Academy
| Opened | Inaugural year began Monday, August 24, 2026 — TPH St. Louis' second academy |
| Enrollment | 41 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 | Megan Okun, Head of Academics • Christie Stichling, Director • Ken Godat, Head of Soccer |
Academics
| Teachers | Every course taught by real, Missouri-certified EYC teachers — with our full-time academic staff on site every day. 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 |
The Day
| Schedule | Monday–Thursday, 7:40 AM – 3:10 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 |
Campus
| Home | World Wide Technology Soccer Park, 1 Soccer Park Road, 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 |
Admissions & Tuition
| 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. 2027–28 tuition to be announced. |
| Key Dates | Semesters run Aug 24 – Dec 18 and Jan 4 – May 21 • orientation each August at Soccer Park • second-semester registration closes December 1 |
| Contact | Christie Stichling, Director — CStichling@TPHAcademy.com |
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.