Fast Facts

TPH St. Louis Soccer Academy at a glance — every number on one page.

2026Inaugural Year — Opening August 24
40Student-Athletes, Grades 4–12
3Training Groups — Pelé, Messi, Cruyff
$18,999Tuition, 2026–27

The Academy

OpeningInaugural year begins Monday, August 24, 2026 — TPH St. Louis' second academy
Enrollment40 student-athletes, grades 4–12 — admission by application and evaluation
ModelFull-day academy in place of traditional school. Not a team, not a boarding school — students live at home and stay with their own clubs.
LeadershipDirector Christie Stichling • Head of Soccer Ken Godat (SLSG Youth Technical Director)

Academics

TeachersReal, Missouri-certified EYC teachers on campus — the only sports academy in Missouri with an EYC Academy partnership
PlatformEdmentum — NCAA-approved core courses, AP offerings, and 80+ electives
Enrollment PathwaysMissouri public school district (full-time virtual) or EYC Academy — fully accredited (Cognia), Missouri DESE-approved
MO ScholarsQualifying families enrolled through EYC may be eligible for MO Scholars support

The Day

ScheduleMonday–Thursday, 7:40 AM – 3:00 PM, plus a Friday late start
Training GroupsThree — Pelé, Messi, and Cruyff — rotating through on-field training, gym, and academics every morning
Daily TrainingOn-field soccer development, strength & conditioning, and academics inside one structured school day, with dedicated goalkeeper development

Campus

HomeWorld Wide Technology Soccer Park, 1 Soccer Park Rd., Fenton, MO 63026
The FacilityHome of Saint Louis Scott Gallagher — outdoor fields, the Performance Training Center (PTC), a dedicated academic wing, and a student lounge & café
The PathwayThe Soccer Park pathway has produced professionals including Tim Ream and Josh Sargent
Health & SafetyOn-site Mercy support; staff trained across CPR/First Aid, SafeSport, and concussion protocols, with background screening

Admissions & Tuition

Now Enrolling2026–27 academy year ($99 application, then evaluation and Shadow Day)
Tuition$18,999 for 2026–27 — payment plans available; MOST and 529 plans accepted
Key DatesOrientation: August 17 or 20, 7:00 PM at Soccer Park • first day of school: Monday, August 24, 2026
ContactDirector Christie Stichling — CStichling@TPHAcademy.com
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