The St. James Performance Academy powered by TPH to launch at World-Renowned Washington, DC Region Flagship
TPH Academy is thrilled to share news of its partnership with The St. James, one of the world’s foremost, state-of-the-art, multi-sport training destinations. The St. James Performance Academy powered by TPH, located just outside of Washington, DC, will supercharge student-athlete development by providing a holistic and tailored academic experience alongside sport-specific training and world-class instruction.
Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming academic year. We invite you to learn more about The St. James Performance Academy powered by TPH on Tuesday, April 9th at 7:30 PM EST by joining us for a Live Virtual Informational Session conducted by TPH Academy COO, Francis Anzalone and The St. James team. Secure your spot HERE.
"We are incredibly excited to launch The St. James Performance Academy powered by TPH," shared Alan Keeso, CEO of TPH Academy. "Everything about The St. James is world-class, and from the moment I first met co-founders Kendrick and Craig at the Flagship, I emphasized its fit for the academy model. I have yet to encounter an environment like it, and this collaboration will offer local student-athletes a truly unique experience that propels their development. We can’t wait to welcome our first cohort as we combine our Study-Train-Play model with the leading-edge environment and athletic development experience delivered by The St. James."
The Powered by TPH academic model is designed to allow student-athletes the opportunity to pursue an exceptional educational experience without sacrificing athletic aspirations. TPH will bring all the benefits of its unique blended academic learning model to The St. James, combining rigorous, college preparatory offerings with flexibility, customization, and personal discovery, allowing student-athletes to be proactive in their academics while balancing competitive sport.
TPH Academy recently celebrated the remarkable advancement of several student-athletes. Notably, four TPH Academy alumni, Rutger McGroarty, Cutter Gauthier, Gavin Brindley, and Lane Hutson, earned Captainship of the Gold Medal-winning 2024 U.S. National Junior Team in this year’s IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championship. TPH’s International Women and Girls in Sports Day Guest Speaker - TPH Academy alumna Kirsten Simms - was not only recently called up to compete against Canada with the USA Senior National Women’s Ice Hockey team in December of 2023, but was also named both WCHA Player of the Year and Forward of the year in addition to being a top three finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Award. TPH has also seen over 40 TPH student-athletes progress from Tier II to Tier I programs in the last year alone and look forward to seeing even greater advancement in the years to come.
While TPH Academy may have gotten its start in ice hockey, the academy has become home for student-athletes of all sports. From Water Polo, Equestrian, Soccer, Figure Skating, Gymnastics, Baseball, Golf, Dance, Swimming, and beyond, development and advancement are featured at many levels. For a comprehensive overview of how TPH Student-Athletes are excelling both in and beyond the game, check out the 2022-2023 TPH Academy Impact Report.
“We are excited to build upon the foundation we have here in the Washington market with the launch of a performance academy in partnership with TPH,” shared The St. James co-founder Craig Dixon. “To offer a world-class, focused academic program that allows athletes to pursue their sports goals is a huge home run for our athletes and their families.”
At The St. James Performance Academy powered by TPH, student-athletes will have access to state-of-the-art high-performance training and competition facilities and top-tier coaching and strength and conditioning instruction. The venues at The St. James are unparalleled, boasting a FIFA regulation-sized field house, two NHL-sized ice rinks, an Olympic-sized indoor swimming pool and waterpark, gymnastic and dance studios, four regulation-sized basketball courts that can be transformed into nine volleyball courts, and more. From figure skating to baseball to field hockey and golf, student-athletes of a wide range of sports will receive specialized training and guidance from professionals who are dedicated to their success.
By integrating sport-specific training and elite academic instruction into the curriculum, The St. James Performance Academy powered by TPH aims to create an unmatched environment for aspiring elite athletes to thrive both in and beyond the game. “TPH is a leading athlete development organization, praised for its expertise in nurturing young talent across various sports,” shared Kendrick Ashton, co-founder of The St. James. “We couldn’t be more excited to join forces to merge the athletic and academic experience for dedicated young athletes, artists, and performers.”
By integrating sport-specific training and elite academic instruction into the curriculum, The St. James Performance Academy powered by TPH aims to create an unmatched environment for aspiring elite athletes to thrive both in and beyond the game. “TPH is a leading athlete development organization, praised for its expertise in nurturing young talent across various sports,” shared Kendrick Ashton, co-founder of The St. James. “We couldn’t be more excited to join forces to merge the athletic and academic experience for dedicated young athletes, artists, and performers.”
Student-athletes and families interested in connecting with The St. James Team and learning more about the TPH Academy experience are invited to join the teams for a Virtual Information Session, taking place on Tuesday, April 9th at 7:30 PM EST via Zoom. During this time, you will be walked through the TPH Academy blended learning model, individualized, athlete-focused training, and customized, personalized options that work best for you and your student-athlete and their needs. To secure your spot for this event, please register here.
The St. James Performance Academy powered by TPH is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Apply and learn more about TPH Academy at https://tphacademy.com/apply-now. View the state-of-the-art facilities and sports offerings of The St. James at https://www.thestjames.com/. To stay informed on upcoming events, connect with The St. James Performance Academy powered by TPH on Instagram and Facebook.
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 The St. James:
The St. James is the premier sports, wellness, and entertainment destination brand in the country. Our mission is to maximize human potential by designing, developing, and operating sports, wellness, entertainment, and hospitality programs, services, and experiences that engage, inspire, and empower people to pursue their passions and be their best at play, at work, and in life. The St. James aims to serve as the center of the universe in every community where it is located by delivering the most comprehensive combination of best-in-class sports and wellness venues, developmental and elite coaching, training and competition, five-star lifestyle experiences and family-centered active fun all in an environment that engages, inspires and delights everyone that comes through our doors. For more information, please visit thestjames.com.
