TPH Academy Named the Official Academic Partner for EDGE Sports Global Portfolio of Facilities, Clubs, and Teams
TPH Academy is pleased to announce its partnership with Edge Sports Global, a leader in family-oriented recreational facility development, management, and marketing based in Wellesley, Massachusetts. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for the two organizations in offering top-tier virtual academy solutions to aspiring elite student-athletes and performers committed to their game or craft.
TPH will extend the TPH Virtual Academy experience to families affiliated with EDGE facilities. With both partners hyper-focused on the student-athlete journey, this pairing aims to heighten academic support and athletic development for aspiring elite student-athletes across EDGE’s portfolio of facilities, clubs, and teams, from New England south to Florida and west to Arizona. EDGE is actively expanding its footprint across the United States.
“EDGE Sports Global is committed to creating exceptional athletic ecosystems that cater to individuals of all ages and skill levels. By focusing on developing cutting-edge facilities and innovative programming, we aim to provide unparalleled opportunities for families that will have lasting benefits for years to come,” shared Brian Devellis, President of EDGE Sports Global. "Through our partnership with TPH, we are excited to enhance our offerings by incorporating their trusted academic model for our athletes and their families. Together, we look forward to helping our athletes succeed in their academic endeavors with this custom solution.”
TPH Academy, known for its commitment to academic and athletic advancement, operates numerous academies across North America and Canada. Under the TPH umbrella are more than fifteen full TPH Academies as well as several academies following the Powered by TPH model. Working to advance - in and beyond the game - the next generation of impact players, regardless of location, TPH recently introduced TPH Virtual Academy.
Recognizing the difficulty that aspiring elite student-athletes face in juggling sports, academics, and personal life, TPH Virtual Academy offers a fully online learning platform. Tailored for today's student-athlete, the Academy is NCAA-accredited, COGNIA certified, and has a personalized learning approach. Student-athletes have 24/7 access from any device, guided by a TPH Academic Team Member who personalizes a learning plan to fit the student-athlete's style and sport commitments. TPH academic leads monitor each student-athlete’s performance in real-time and maintain regular communication, ensuring accountability and adherence to the individual’s customized learning plan.
“By combining our expertise and resources, we are committed to redefining the standard of virtual academy solutions for aspiring elite student-athletes, artists, and performers. TPH Virtual Academy is designed to be flexible, customizable, and tailored for the aspiring athlete of today, making it a great fit for an organization like EDGE,” shared TPH Academy CEO, Alan Keeso. “By merging the academic distinction of TPH Virtual Academy with EDGE Sports Global's focus on athletic development, we empower student-athletes to achieve balance and maximize performance in and beyond the game.”
As the Official Academic Partner of EDGE Sports Global, TPH will provide its virtual academic model through its preferred, verified online school partners. This includes access to over 150 core and elective courses, tutoring services, guidance counseling, and personalized learning experiences. TPH will assign academic-focused learning guides, known as "Heads of Academics" and "Success Coaches," to support student-athletes in achieving academic success and creating a conducive learning environment tailored to their unique needs.
Student-athletes will also benefit from TPH's enrichment programs, such as Coach F.A.’s Mentorship Program, Virtual Guest Speaker experiences, Athlete Performance Monitoring, and the TPH Performance Zone, which includes exclusive partners for nutrition programs, mental health coaching, SAT and ACT prep, and more.
Student-athletes and families interested in connecting with EDGE Sports Global and learning more about the TPH Academy experience are encouraged to reach out to TPH at virtual@tphacademy.com. TPH is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Apply and learn more about TPH Virtual Academy at https://www.tphacademy.com/tph-virtual-academy/. Connect with TPH Academy on Instagram and Facebook to stay informed on upcoming events.
About TPH Academy:
TPH Academy is an academy-style, focused environment where dedicated student-athletes study, train, and play at their highest potential. TPH Academy’s core purpose is to lead the world in the holistic development of student-athletes, advancing – in and beyond the game – the next generation of impact players. For more information about TPH Academy, please visit tphacademy.com and check out the 2022-2023 TPH Academy Impact Report.
About Edge Sports Global:
EDGE Sports Global was formed to react to the growing demand for Public-Private Partnerships that provide year-round family-oriented athletic venues. We assist clients in navigating through local, state, and federal public processes; work with private capital and conventional lenders to obtain financing; and establish the programming and operational framework required to sustain the model.
EDGE Sports Global is a full-service company with over 30 years of private and public recreational design experience. It offers the full range of strategic and operational services in Assessment, Feasibility, market Studies, design, Permit and Construction Management, and Programming and operations.
