TPH ACADEMY ONLINE STAYS WITH YOU WHEREVER THE GAME TAKES YOU

As the Official High School Academic Provider of the USHL, TPH Academy Online Powered by Subject delivers a flexible, NCAA-approved academic experience that keeps pace with the demands of elite hockey, supporting student-athletes from prospect to graduation, wherever the game takes them.

Secure Your Academic Future

Built for the USHL Player Pathway

For student-athletes competing as rostered players, affiliates, or aspiring USHL prospects, development does not stop when practice ends. Advancing through the nation’s premier junior hockey pathway requires an academic model that can keep pace with demanding training schedules, extensive travel, roster movement, and NCAA eligibility requirements.

TPH Academy Online provides one consistent academic foundation throughout the journey.

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One consistent platform

Begin and complete high school through the same academic program, even when teams, cities, or schedules change.

NCAA Eligibility Support

Proactive course tracking, transcript guidance, and Clearinghouse support designed around collegiate goals.

Personalized Guidance

Work with an academic coach who understands the demands placed on elite student-athletes.

Flexible, Accredited Academics

Complete coursework around practices, training, travel, road games, call-ups, and development opportunities.

ushl support

Consistent framework across USHL member clubs to provide a structured, safe, and supportive development environment.

Advancing the USHL’s Player-First Philosophy

The USHL’s Standard Player Development Agreement reinforces the league’s commitment to supporting athletes pursuing NCAA Division I and NHL opportunities.

TPH Academy Online strengthens that commitment by providing an academic model designed to support the complete student-athlete, not only the player competing on the ice.

100+

TPH student-athletes in the USHL Draft over the past four years.

25%

of NHL players have USHL experience.

50%

of NCAA Division I men’s hockey players have USHL experience.

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A History of Success

Since 2014, TPH Academy and Subject Student-Athletes have attended, and continue to attend, universities listed in the US News Top 100.

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A large, bold letter N—iconic of TPH Academy—is divided diagonally. The left half is red and the right half is black, with the split creating a striking contrast between the two colors.

A maroon shield with a bold, white capital letter H in the center, outlined in black, represents TPH Academy’s commitment to excellence.

SUPPORT THAT KEEPS PLAYERS MOVING FORWARD

For Players

For Families

For Clubs

For Advisors & Agents

Glenn Hefferan

USHL President & Commissioner

“As the USHL continues to prepare the next generation of great college hockey and NHL talent, we have an ongoing obligation to elevate our standards for our players and their families. The TPH Hockey Academy Online powered by Subject provides a consistent academic experience. Many of our players have used the platform and can advocate for how it enables them to maximize their on-ice development without sacrificing their goals of attending top schools across the country. Partnerships like this allow our league to prepare players for the NCAA and NHL on our path and their pace.”

Michael Vilardo

CEO of Subject

"As a USHL alumnus, I am honored at the opportunity to give back to the game, the league, the teams, the families, and most importantly the players. Knowing what the players in the league go through on a daily, weekly, and season-long basis, we are excited to support them in their pursuit of professional and collegiate hockey opportunities from the youth level through their time in the USHL."

Nathan Bowen

TPH Founder

"This partnership is built entirely around maximizing value for the people who make this league great—the players, the families, and the clubs. Elite hockey players should never have to choose between an exceptional education and chasing their hockey dreams. Together with the USHL and Subject, we are providing the ultimate athletic and academic experience, giving families the confidence to pursue the next level."

The Competitive Edge

TPH Academy Online, powered by Subject, is a private, Cognia- and WASC-accredited academic program built specifically for high-performing student-athletes.

Our program offers structured flexibility that fully adapts to your intense training and travel schedule. Experience an elite education designed for success without compromise—giving you the freedom to chase your dreams while securing your future.

NCAA-Ready & College Preparatory Excellence

We provide a robust pathway to university athletics and higher education, ensuring every credit counts toward the future.

Accreditation & Compliance: Accredited by Cognia and WASC, ensuring credits are recognized domestically and internationally. Dedicated NCAA eligibility support includes documentation management and direct guidance through the approval process.
Rigorous Coursework:
- 22-credit graduation requirement
- 100+ middle and high school courses
- 10+ AP courses
- Honors designations are available across all core subjects
College Credits: Opportunities to earn college credit early through the TPH Pre-Collegiate National Plan.

On-Demand Support

We bridge the gap between online learning and human connection—so students are never learning alone.

Real-Time Access

Live academic support via platform chat
Real-Time Chat Access available 8:00 AM–8:00 PM (CST), Monday–Friday
1:1 tutoring sessions through Learning Lab (24-hour request turnaround)
AI-assisted academic tools

Instructional Support

Our academic team handles grading and facilitates individualized tutoring with a guaranteed 24-hour response time.

Global Reach

ELL support available
Courses offered in 9 languages
Support tools compatible with 100+ languages

Data-Driven Growth & Mastery

We move beyond pass/fail metrics, using data to ensure true mastery.

Mastery-Based Learning Model
Students progress based on demonstrated understanding—not seat time.

MAP Growth Assessment
Annual MAP testing (Measures of Academic Progress), a nationally norm-referenced adaptive assessment, tracks growth in reading, language, and math. Results directly inform instructional planning and pacing.

Tiered Intervention (MTSS)
A built-in Multi-Tiered System of Support provides targeted intervention, progress monitoring, and academic coaching—replacing traditional IEP-only structures.

Tiered Intervention: A Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) is built into the platform* to provide academic intervention and monitoring for students who need extra help (replacing standard IEP structures).

Holistic Guidance & Integrity

We prepare students for life beyond sport through comprehensive counseling and character development.

Full-Service Academic & College Counseling

Transcript evaluation and course planning
College application and essay support
Student profile development and guidance throughout the process

Standardized Testing Support
Guidance on PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP testing, including support for campuses seeking approved testing-site status.

Academic Integrity
High standards are enforced through originality detection software, human review, and time-on-task monitoring to ensure authentic student work.

College & Career Readiness
Learning experiences emphasize speaking, presentations, applied problem-solving, and real-world scenarios—developing critical thinking, communication, and adaptability.

Education that advances with you

Fill out our contact form to be connected with Jade Marsh, Head of Admissions, and let us build a winning academic game plan for your student-athlete.

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