TPH Academy Kansas City Expands to Welcome Grades 4 & 5 and Launches Innovative “Study-Train-Play-Explore” Program
KANSAS CITY METRO AREA – Get ready, Kansas City families! TPH Academy Kansas City is thrilled to announce several game-changing expansions for the upcoming 2025-2026 academy year! This marks a significant step forward, designed to enhance the TPH impact and welcome even more exceptional young athletes from across the Kansas City Metro area.
Join TPH Academy on Wednesday, August 27th, at 7:00 PM CT for a virtual informational session with TPH Kansas City Director and Head of Academics, Christy Rutherford, to learn more about these opportunities. Registration is required HERE.
Blended Learning at TPH Academy Kansas City
Starting this fall, TPH Academy Kansas City will proudly welcome student-athletes in grades 4 and 5 into its unique academic and athletic environment, allowing aspiring student-athletes to build their skills and confidence even earlier in their journey and provide them with a strong foundation for future success.
With the expansion to grades 4 and 5 comes a first-of-its-kind experience — Study-Train-Play-Explore. This groundbreaking program offers a true multi-sport, athletic, academic, and personal development journey designed for athletes in grades 4-12. Every element is intentionally crafted to nurture all aspects of a student-athlete’s growth, both on and off the field.
What “Study-Train-Play-Explore” could look like for your child:
- Study: Dive deep into learning within TPH’s personalized, blended academic environment. TPH is committed to individualized learning that empowers students to thrive academically.
- Train: Unleash the athlete within! TPH’s expert coaches will guide students in mastering their movements and building strength, preparing them for whatever athletic path they choose.
- Play & Explore: Featuring 90 total minutes of daily dedicated athletic activities, student-athletes will discover new passions. They will be exposed to a dynamic range of sports, including soccer, pickleball, volleyball, flag football, basketball, tennis, lacrosse, and many more! The goal here is to find joy in physical fitness and the thrill of competition.
AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk
These initiatives open the door for families across the KC Metro area to join the TPH community and take advantage of the unparalleled opportunities to Study, Train, Play, and Explore at the world-class AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk. With TPH Academy’s rolling admission, student-athletes and their families are welcome to tour the TPH Academy Kansas City campus at their convenience and enroll at any time during the 2025–2026 Academy year.
“We are deeply committed to developing the whole student-athlete, and these new initiatives allow us to strengthen that mission,” shared Christy Rutherford, Director and Head of Academics at TPH Academy Kansas City. “By welcoming student-athletes in grades 4 and 5 and launching Study-Train-Play-Explore, we have the opportunity to positively impact more young lives, helping them discover their potential both in the classroom and in their sport. We look forward to welcoming many new faces into the TPH family.”
Ready to learn more about how your student-athlete can Study, Train, Play, and Explore with TPH Academy? Apply today or join us on Wednesday, August 27th at 7:00 PM CT for a virtual informational session.
Connect with Us:
Christy Rutherford: Director & Head of Academics | crutherford@tphacademy.com
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 2024-2025 TPH Academy Impact Report.
