WELCOME TO TPH ACADEMY
St. Louis
Philip McRae
Vice President"Welcome to TPH Academy St. Louis, where we develop confident student-athletes with a focus on culture and character. We are located at the state-of-the-art Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights, Missouri. We look forward to discussing whether TPH St. Louis is the right fit for you or your child!"
- Philip McRae, Vice President, TPH St. Louis
ourApproach
At TPH Academy St. Louis our student-athletes Study, Train, and Play every day.
Each week, a typical schedule includes the following breakdown:
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ACADEMIC HRS/WK0+
SPORT SPECIFIC HRS/WKFrom public speaking contests to finance clubs, we are focused on providing our student-athletes with opportunities that fit their interests and allow them to learn valuable life skills.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Part of attending TPH Academy is ensuring our student-athletes are connected with their communities and understand the value of providing their time and support. All of our locations participate in community service projects, from raking leaves across the neighborhood to assisting at soup kitchens.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Our guest speakers bring new perspectives and ample experience from their trade and life. Our student-athletes have been fortunate enough to have been visited by guests, including current professional athletes, coaches, and referees. Our guests are not just limited to the sports industry but include business executives, marketing specialists, psychologists, and physical therapy experts.
FIELD TRIPS
We make a conscious effort to ensure our student-athletes get exposure to many different experiences. Previous field trips have included museums, professional sports facilities, college campuses, and more.
SAMPLE DAY
8:00 AM
Arrival / Phone Up
8:10 a.m.
Morning Meeting / Video
8:20 a.m.
Warm Up
8:40 a.m. - 12:00 P.M.
On Ice Training, Off Ice Training, Academic Block 1
12:00 P.M. - 12:15 P.M.
change out into dress code
12:20 P.M. - 12:50 P.M.
Meal 1
1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Academic Block 2
2:00 P.M.- 2:20 P.M.
Break / Meal 2
2:20 P.M. - 3:20 P.M.
Academic Block 3
3:20 P.M. - 3:25 P.M.
Clean Home Room
3:30 P.M.
Depart
OUR ACADEMICS ARE
Customized.
Working with our trusted education partners, we offer a completely customized platform where individuals study online with certified instructors. The TPH Academy Blended Learning Environment is deliberately designed for student-athletes. It combines in-person learning guidance with the latest in educational technology and virtual academics. Course progress is actively supervised and optimized by our academic leaders in real-time. Student-athletes are prepared to become independent, self-starting college freshmen through our mastery-based learning approach.
The TPH Academy blended learning environment combines an online curriculum, on-site infrastructure, and academic support. Academic leaders are in the classroom working with students to ensure a positive learning environment, accountability, a personalized structure and accelerated learning programs as they train for their sport.
Through our trusted education partners, our academy course library provides student-athletes access to NCAA-approved Core classes, a large collection of AP offerings, and 80+ custom electives, including foreign languages, arts, and more. Our academic partners are all Cognia accredited, and all graduating student-athletes will receive a private/public school diploma issued by our state partner. Students not only advance their education but also learn organization, study skills, and how to adapt their own learning styles.
Courses and assignments are tailored to each individual and prioritized by the TPH academic team in partnership with the student-athlete with their weekly sports and competition schedule in mind.
- Individually Tailored Courseware
- AP, Honors & Foreign Language Courses
- 80+ Custom Elective Courses
- Credit for Sport-Specific Training
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Our dedicated staff is focused on making student-athletes the best versions of themselves, in and out of the field, court, or rink. We believe in leading by example and lay the groundwork for lessons and values that will last a lifetime.
Ashley Bengtson
Academic Success CoachCody Barra
Player Development Coach and MentorPhilip McRae
Vice PresidentRachel Mohr
Head of AcademicsSam Canfield
Coordinator of Operations & ProgrammingJeff LoVecchio
Player Development Coach & Mentor provided by RIPT LLCMolly Porfidio
Academic Success CoachBruce Racine
Goaltending Coach provided by Racine Goalie AcademyAlex Weissenborn
Goaltending Coach provided by Racine Goalie AcademyDave Ananayo
Strength & Conditioning Coach provided by Mercy Sports Performance Powered by EXOSStephen Bopp
Player Development Coach and MentorBrett Kelly
Strength & Conditioning Coach provided by Mercy Sports Performance Powered by EXOSAllison Wohl
Academic TutorWhat Our Academy Families Are Saying
"We are incredibly grateful to have found TPH two years ago. Academically, we’ve been pleased with the success our son has seen, his confidence grow and his second year was even better."
TPH Center of Excellence St. Louis | Parent of Greyson LaRose
"Coach FA's Mentorship Program has helped me increase my confidence and also how to work harder on and off the ice. Coach FA talks about the importance of getting in the right mindset before games and staying in that mindset during games which has impacted me as a player. I strive every day to be a better student, athlete, and person."
TPH Center of Excellence St. Louis | Student-Athlete
"Year two at Total Package Hockey and I honestly didn’t think anything could make it better for him…BUT…his best friend attending school with him and getting to show him all the things he told him about last year made it just that much more exciting! He loved going to school last year…this year is going to be even better!!"
TPH Center of Excellence St. Louis | Parent
"Brandon has become a more confident and stronger player due to TPH. Transferring from a town with its own elite hockey school and program, TPH offered him the ability to continue his personal development at a high level."
TPH Center of Excellence St. Louis | Parent of Brandon Vislay
"Our son has progressed from A1 to AA and will now be playing AAA this next season! He’s motivated to elevate his game and being surrounded by other athletes and dedicated coaches and mentors has pushed him to work hard. We also value the way the teachers, coaches and mentors encourage personal growth. "
TPH Center of Excellence St. Louis | Parent of Greyson LaRose
"Enrolling in TPH this year was the best decision we made for our son’s hockey development. The difference in his personal growth in the past few months has been remarkable and we can’t wait to watch him continue to grow. The dedication to mentorship and the direct communication with the TPH staff has been far superior in every aspect. "
TPH Center of Excellence St. Louis | Parent of Jack
TPH Academy St. Louis is located in the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights, MO. As education and athletic training continue to evolve, providing students-athletes with the best possible learning and development environment is crucial. Working with the facility and Steelcase, we have designed spaces that will provide all types of learners with a comfortable and productive space. Our space has everything our student-athletes have everything they need to truly take ownership of their development including:
BUILDING THE TPH
The TPH Academy training program is designed for aspiring elite student-athletes who are willing to invest their time and effort into personal growth. At TPH we recognize that individual skill focus often gets neglected due to busy competition schedules, lack of facility accessibility after academic hours, and team-centric coaching. TPH is focused on long-term student-athlete development by providing platforms that allow each individual to discover new levels of potential.
TPH ACADEMY ST. LOUIS
Frequently Asked Questions
While we are one team, TPH Academy is not sports a team. We are an academy that allows you to focus on your individual skills. Additionally, you can still play for your current team. This makes for an awesome training environment where our student-athletes get to build a community with like-minded student-athletes.
At TPH Academy, each student-athlete learns from certified Teachers through our customizable virtual platforms, with access to virtual tutors 24/7. Our on-site Head of Academics and Success Coach(es) are additional resources as they cultivate an environment conducive to learning. These multiple layers of support ensure that your student-athlete receives a personalized academic plan, preparing them for the ultimate game: the game of life.
Our student-athletes train four days a week in the gym on-site with our coaches.
DID YOU KNOW: student-athletes can receive physical education credit for the training.
They are certainly welcome to, but we do offer a meal plan working with the restaurant, located inside the facility, to offer healthy and delicious options at an affordable price.
This is one of the primary benefits of TPH Academy. We believe that the traditional brick-and-mortar system is not conducive to the lifestyle of the aspiring elite student-athlete. We are flexible with our attendance policy because we understand the travel that sports require and the toll a season can take on a student-athlete. The beauty of our platform is that we can operate virtually. The biggest factor is that we believe our student-athletes get the most out of their experience by attending on-site, but we understand that may not always be possible.
Our mentorship program aims to educate our student-athletes on “the process” of becoming elite. Part of that is through the mentorship program, which includes Coach FA's Mentorship Program, community service, and guest speakers.
TPH Academy provides balance as we tailor our athletic and academic development model to each student-athlete. Much of the daily experience is shaped by when, where, and how your student-athlete studies, trains, and plays at his or her best.
Courses and assignments are tailored to each individual and prioritized by the TPH academic team in partnership with the student-athlete, keeping in mind their weekly sports and competition schedule.
Additionally, we require our student-athletes to fill out weekly surveys through RippleWorx, our athlete management system, to help our staff understand the holistic state of our student-athletes. These surveys track sleep, nutrition, injuries, and more to ensure we know how to balance each student-athlete's workload.
TPH Academy can provide support for IEP's and 504's. We have built our centers with learning environments that help all types of learners and set up our student-athletes for success. However, students will have to complete a determination meeting with our education partner to ensure we can meet all the needs of the student.
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