TPH St. Louis Announces Major Academic Partnership with EYC Academy
St. Louis, MO – TPH St. Louis Hockey Academy and TPH St. Louis Soccer Academy are excited to announce a landmark partnership with EYC Academy. This collaboration marks the most significant academic advancement in the program’s six-year history, strengthening TPH St. Louis’s gold standard for student-athlete development in Missouri.
Located just minutes from TPH St. Louis Hockey Academy, EYC Academy — led by Lou Reuss — brings a team of certified educators and proven instructional systems to the TPH experience. This partnership strengthens the academic support for every student-athlete while maintaining the daily structure that families trust.
“We are always looking for innovative ways to provide the highest quality academics without sacrificing the flexibility needed to be a TPH student-athlete, and we believe EYC does just this,” shared Adam Ewing, TPH Academy Chief Academic Officer.
What This Means for TPH Student-Athletes
The core of this partnership is better connection and faster coordination. While students have always had access to teachers, this new model aligns everyone — teachers, on-site staff, and families — more closely than ever before.
- Certified EYC Educators: Professional teachers will now handle grading, provide detailed feedback, and offer academic oversight.
- Direct Communication: Families will experience faster, more responsive communication regarding their student’s progress.
- Integrated Support: EYC teachers will work hand in hand with the TPH St. Louis on-site academic team to ensure that no student falls behind.
Enhanced Support, Familiar Structure
The daily environment at TPH St. Louis remains focused and structured. The TPH on-site academic team (nine staff members) will continue to supervise, support, and guide students every day.
Students will continue to have 24/7 access to their digital platform, curriculum, and recorded lessons. As well as Live help and Tutoring during standard business hours.
Key benefits of the EYC partnership include:
- Faster Feedback: Quicker grading and academic responses.
- Stronger Oversight: Improved monitoring of pacing and progress.
- NCAA Readiness: Enhanced transcript oversight to ensure athletes are prepared for college sports.
- Platform Flexibility: Continued use of college-preparatory digital platform and curriculum, with additional options available via Head of Academics, Rachel Mohr.
Flexible Enrollment & Scholarship Access
TPH St. Louis remains committed to providing families with choices that fit their specific needs:
- Private School Pathway: Now powered by EYC Academy.
- Public School Pathway: Available through MOCAP for families who prefer the Missouri public school route.
Additionally, this partnership facilitates access to the MOScholars scholarship program, helping qualifying families apply scholarship funds toward their child’s specialized education.
A Shared Vision for Excellence
“This partnership has been a goal of ours for years,” shared Philip McRae, Director of TPH St. Louis. “Lou Reuss and the EYC team have built something remarkable for the St. Louis community. By aligning our missions, we are providing a stronger, more credible, and more supportive experience for our 120+ full-time TPH St. Louis student-athletes.”
Families interested in learning more about the TPH St. Louis academic partnership with EYC Academy and the opportunities available for student-athletes are encouraged to contact TPH St. Louis Director Philip McRae for additional information about enrollment, academic pathways, and program details.