TPH ACADEMY

Grand Rapids

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WELCOME TO TPH

Grand Rapids

"Thank you for your interest in TPH Academy Grand Rapids. We are committed to providing the ideal environment paired with hands-on instruction to help student-athletes achieve their academic and athletic goals while developing as a person. Throughout a meticulously regimented schedule, our professional team is always prepared to support all our student-athletes inside and outside the game."

- Taylor Keyworth, Director, TPH Grand Rapids

International Virtual Info Session

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ourHOLISTICFLEXIBLEBLENDEDApproach

At TPH Academy Grand Rapids, our student-athletes Study, Train, and Play every day. Each week, a typical schedule includes the following breakdown:

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ACADEMIC HRS/WK

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SAMPLE DAY

  • 8:05 a.m.

    Arrival

  • 8:10 a.m.

    Academics

  • 9:15 a.m.

    Video/Warm-Up

  • 10:00 a.m.

    Training - Sport

  • 11:05 a.m.

    Training - Gym

  • 12:00 p.m.

    Lunch/Break

  • 12:50 p.m.

    Academics

  • 2:50 p.m.

    Activity/Break

  • 3:00 p.m.

    Academics

  • 4:00 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 educational technology and virtual academic resources. Course progress is actively supervised and optimized in real-time by our academic leaders. Student-athletes are prepared to become independent, self-starting college freshmen through our mastery-based learning approach.

What Our Academy Families Are Saying

"Without question, TPH Detroit has contributed greatly to our son’s hockey development over the past 2 years. He has matured and grown as a person, and we have witnessed clear, tangible improvements in his overall performance on the ice. Simply put, he is a different hockey player from the day he arrived at TPH Detroit. Our son’s passion for the game is higher than ever, and we are excited to watch him pursue his goal of playing higher level hockey in the future. Our sincere appreciation for the professionalism and efforts of the entire TPH Detroit staff!"

TPH Detroit Family

TPH Academy Detroit | Parents of Student-Athlete

"I wanted to write to tell you how much of an impact Matt Cooke has made with our son, Landon. Landon has looked up to Matt since day one and has sought him out to talk through situations, not only on the ice but also off the ice. Matt has continued to invest his time, knowledge, and wisdom in Landon and help him navigate difficult situations. Matt came to watch one of Landon’s tournament games and stayed after the game to connect with Landon and talk through the game. His belief in our son and motivational talk meant the world to us and Landon."

Michelle Medin

TPH Academy Plymouth | Parent of Landon

"It's been an amazing opportunity for Ty to improve his hockey skills as an athlete, and to gain confidence and independence academically as a student. Athletically, Ty has been able to generalize his hockey skills from drills to games as he continues to show physical and mental growth in the sport. Academically, he has become more independent and an advocate for himself by contacting teachers and academic advisors when he needs support. Ty has learned many skills that will help him be successful as an adult. One of the best things about the Academy is the patience that the TPH staff has had with Ty, meeting him where he is at skill-wise, and building a trusting relationship with him. With this relationship, they are supporting Ty as a young man who is gaining confidence and seeing hockey as more than just a sport to play."

Rollenhagen Family

TPH Academy Grand Rapids |

"As early as the first showcase, I noticed a change in the way he skated. He seemed to be more in command of the ice and moved in a way I hadn't seen before."

Leah Ham

TPH Academy Grand Rapids | Parent of Kyle

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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.

Travis Richards

Partner, TPH Grand Rapids

Mike Slobodnik

Partner, TPH Grand Rapids

Kory Karlander

Player Development Coach & Mentor

Sarah Fisher

Academic Success Coach

David Sellin

Head of Hockey

Taylor Keyworth

Director

Austin Balkema

Head of Academics provided by MIPS

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CAMPUS

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TPH Academy- Grand Rapids is located in the Southside Ice Arena in Byron Center, MI. 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:

Multiple Learning Spaces

2 Full-Size Ice Rinks

fitness center

Hockey Shooting Room

Indoor Turf Area

And More!

BUILDING THE TPHATHLETEPERSONSTUDENT

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. 

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