WELCOME TO TPH
Phoenix
"It is TPH’s vision to become the world leader in positively impacting the lives of student-athletes through the game of hockey. Our dedicated staff fully supports our students as athletes and people. We look to be excellent mentors and role models."
- Brett Blatchford, Director & Head of Hockey, TPH Phoenix
ourApproach
At TPH Academy Phoenix, our student-athletes Study, Train, and Play every day. Each week, a typical schedule includes the following breakdown:
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ACADEMIC HRS/WK0+
SPORT SPECIFIC HRS/WKFrom public speaking to chess club, we are focused on providing our student-athletes with opportunities that fit their interests and allow them to learn valuable life skills.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Part of attending TPH Academy is ensuring our student-athletes are connected with their communities and understand the value of providing their time and support. All our locations participate in community service projects from food packing events to holiday food drives and care packages to active duty military.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Our guest speakers bring new perspectives and ample experience from their trade and life. Our student-athletes have been fortunate enough to have been visited by guests, including current professional athletes, coaches, and referees. Our guests are not just limited to the sport industry but include business executives, marketing specialists, psychologists, and physical therapy experts, among others.
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 Sequoia Choice (SCAZDL), the official learning partner of TPH, we are able to offer a completely customized platform, where individuals study online, with certified instructors. We provide a comprehensive program that includes academic coaching, best-in-class academics & a learning community that is focused on development.
TPH Phoenix partners with SCAZDL, an online, tuition-free public charter school. SCAZDL enrolls all students with proof of age and residency; disclosure of any specific or specialized learning needs are not collected or required upon enrollment in SCAZDL. Any fees charged by TPH Phoenix are not associated with or required for enrollment in SCAZDL.
The Academy blended learning environment combines an online curriculum with on-site infrastructure and academic support. Academic leaders are in the classroom working with students to ensure a positive learning environment, accountability, a personalized structure, and accelerated learning programs, as they train for their sport.
Through our exceptional educational partner, Sequoia Choice AZDL, our academy course library provides student-athletes with access to NCAA-approved Core classes and 80+ custom electives. Our academic partners are all Cognia accredited, and all graduating student-athletes will receive a public school diploma issued by our state partner. Students not only advance their education but also learn organization, study skills, and how to adapt their own learning style.
- + Individually Tailored Courseware
- + Early College Credit Program
- 80+ Custom Elective Courses
- + Credit for Sport-Specific Training
What Our TPH Academy Families Are Saying
"The guest speakers gave me tools that helped me stay motivated through the long season. My favorite topics were habits, selflessness, respect, and nutrition."
TPH Center of Excellence Phoenix | Student-Athlete
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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.
Brett Blatchford
Executive DirectorKenny Brandt
Head of HockeyDanytza Natale
Head of Academics Provided by SequoiaTaylor Pyatt
Player Development Coach & MentorCrystal Roe
Skating Coach provided by Crystals Precision Power SkatingShelbi Hurley
Academic Success CoachJordan Muzzillo
Strength & Conditioning Coach provided by Ice Den PerformanceConor Clancey
Strength & Conditioning Coach provided by Ice Den PerformanceCody Gylling
Player Development Coach & MentorScott Munroe
Player Development Coach & Mentor/Goalie CoachJohnny Bonno
Strength & Conditioning Coach provided by Ice Den Performance
TPH Academy Phoenix is located adjacent to the Ice Den in Scottsdale, AZ. As education and athletic training continue to evolve, providing student-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:
BUILDING THE TPH
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
While we are one team, TPH Academy is not sports a team. We are an academy that allows you to focus on your individual skills. Additionally, you can still play for your current team. This makes for an awesome training environment where our student-athletes get to build a community with like-minded student-athletes.
At TPH Academy, each student-athlete learns from certified Teachers through our customizable virtual platforms, with access to virtual tutors 24/7. Our on-site Head of Academics and Success Coach(es) are additional resources as they cultivate an environment conducive to learning. These multiple layers of support ensure that your student-athlete receives a personalized academic plan, preparing them for the ultimate game: the game of life.
Our student-athletes train four days a week in the gym on-site with our coaches.
DID YOU KNOW: student-athletes can receive physical education credit for the training.
They are certainly welcome to, but we do offer a meal plan working with the restaurant, located inside the facility, to offer healthy and delicious options at an affordable price.
This is one of the primary benefits of TPH Academy. We believe that the traditional brick-and-mortar system is not conducive to the lifestyle of the aspiring elite student-athlete. We are flexible with our attendance policy because we understand the travel that sports require and the toll a season can take on a student-athlete. The beauty of our platform is that we can operate virtually. The biggest factor is that we believe our student-athletes get the most out of their experience by attending on-site, but we understand that may not always be possible.
Our mentorship program aims to educate our student-athletes on “the process” of becoming elite. Part of that is through the mentorship program, which includes Coach FA's Mentorship Program, community service, and guest speakers.
TPH Academy provides balance as we tailor our athletic and academic development model to each student-athlete. Much of the daily experience is shaped by when, where, and how your student-athlete studies, trains, and plays at his or her best.
Courses and assignments are tailored to each individual and prioritized by the TPH academic team in partnership with the student-athlete, keeping in mind their weekly sports and competition schedule.
Additionally, we require our student-athletes to fill out weekly surveys through RippleWorx, our athlete management system, to help our staff understand the holistic state of our student-athletes. These surveys track sleep, nutrition, injuries, and more to ensure we know how to balance each student-athlete's workload.
TPH Academy can provide support for IEP's and 504's. We have built our centers with learning environments that help all types of learners and set up our student-athletes for success. However, students will have to complete a determination meeting with our education partner to ensure we can meet all the needs of the student.
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