Archive for March 2026
Ian Voit Named Associate Head Coach for Little Caps 16U Team TPH Academy Model
The Washington Little Capitals and TPH Academy Virginia have announced that Ian Voit will serve as Associate Head Coach for the Little Caps 16U Team Academy Model for the 2026–2027 season at ION International Training Center. Working alongside Head Coach Cody Dion, Voit will play a major role in recruiting, player development, and advancement. Known…
Read MoreArchitects of Development: Little Capitals Name Cody Dion as Head Coach for 2026-27 Team Academy Model
The evolution of the Washington Little Capitals’ 16U program has taken a significant leap forward as the Little Caps have officially named Cody Dion as Head Coach and Ian Voit as Associate Head Coach for the 2026-2027 season. This announcement marks a turning point for the DMV hockey landscape, as the “Team Academy” model at…
Read MoreMastering Tryout Season: A Message from TPH Virginia and Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd TPH VirginiaVice President Connect To Our NOVA & DMV Hockey Families, Tryout season is officially here. Having spent over 20 years in this game—from the youth ranks to the NHL—I’ve sat in countless coaches’ meetings and scouting rooms. I know the tension that fills the rink this time of year. At TPH Academy…
Read MoreUSA Hockey Nationals and TPH Academy Student-Athletes pursuing gold
More than 70 TPH Academy student-athletes earned bids to the 2026 USA Hockey Nationals for their respective teams.
Read MoreLittle Caps and TPH Academy Team Up to Create the Region’s Most Advanced Development Environment
A Letter to DMV Hockey Families from Craig Desjarlais Dear Hockey Families, For years, elite youth hockey in the DMV has come with a familiar routine—long commutes, late-night practices, and homework that stretches well into the evening. Families have made incredible sacrifices to support their athletes’ development and dreams. Today, we’re excited to share a…
Read More‘This is the place to be if you want to play at the next level’: Inside TPH Academy Kansas City
Article originally published on KSHB 41 byOlivia Acree | Mar 09, 2026 — A unique school inside the BluHawk Sports Park in Overland Park is giving student athletes a different path to success — one where elite training and academics happen in the same school day. I first came to BluHawk to learn about TPH Academy…
Read MoreTraining On Her Terms: How TPH Academy Kansas City Supports Alexis Snyder’s Flexible Training Schedule
Most mornings begin the same way for TPH Academy Kansas City sophomore Alexis Snyder. She laces up her skates and steps onto the ice before the rest of the day settles in. What has made the biggest difference recently is the flexibility to shape her schedule around the training that matters most. “The thing I…
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