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 student-athletes, grades 4–12 — 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 | Director Christie Stichling • Head of Soccer Ken Godat (SLSG Youth Technical Director) |
| Teachers | Real, Missouri-certified EYC teachers on campus — the only sports academy in Missouri with an EYC Academy partnership |
| Platform | Edmentum — NCAA-approved 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 |
| Now Enrolling | 2026–27 academy year ($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 | Director Christie Stichling — CStichling@TPHAcademy.com |