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ACADEMICS BUILT AROUND THE STUDENT ATHLETE
At the Philadelphia Hockey Academy, academics aren't something students squeeze in around hockey. They're an important part of every day, supported by a structured, in-person environment that combines the flexibility of online education with the guidance and personal attention students need to succeed.
Through our partnership with Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA), students have access to a full academic curriculum, including Honors, Advanced Placement, and dual enrollment opportunities. Our on-site learning coaches work alongside students each day, helping them stay organized, manage their time, communicate with teachers, and take increasing ownership of their education.
We recognize that independence doesn't happen overnight. Some students arrive with strong academic habits, while others need more guidance. Because our learning coaches work directly with students every day, they can recognize when someone needs additional support and address challenges before they become larger problems. Over time, that consistent guidance helps students develop the confidence, discipline, and independence to take greater ownership of their education.
The goal isn't simply to complete assignments. It's to help students become capable, responsible, and independent learners.
Academics at PHA
- 3.65 average GPA over the past 6 years
- 100% acceptance rate for National Honor Society candidates
- Honors, AP, and dual enrollment opportunities through CCA.
- Daily in-person academic support from learning coaches.
- Individualized pacing and academic pathways based on student needs and goals.
Built for the hockey lifestyle
As hockey becomes more competitive, it demands more time from student-athletes. Travel, showcases, practices, and missed school days are all part of the journey. Most families try to fit those commitments into a traditional school schedule, and that's often where things start to get difficult.
At the Philadelphia Hockey Academy, we've built the school day around those realities. By bringing academics, on-ice development, and strength training together into one structured schedule, students can make the most of their time while maintaining the flexibility to travel and compete with their respective teams.
Our goal isn't to make school easier or reduce expectations. It's to create an environment where students can pursue their hockey goals without constantly having to choose between their academic responsibilities, athletic development, and time with family.
Caught in the Middle
For families pursuing higher-level hockey opportunities, there can come a point when it feels like the next step requires leaving home. But not every student-athlete needs to move away to continue developing, and not every family wants to make that choice.
At the Philadelphia Hockey Academy, we've created an alternative that allows students to pursue their academic and athletic goals while continuing to live at home, play for their local teams, and remain connected to their families, friends, and communities.
We believe those connections matter. Growing as a hockey player shouldn't have to come at the expense of the relationships and experiences that are such an important part of growing up.
Built for local families, by a local family.
What the Day Looks Like When It’s Built Right
At the Philadelphia Hockey Academy, we've built a daily schedule that makes the most of our students' time while balancing academics, athletic development, and personal responsibility.
Each morning, students come together for a focused academic block, supported by learning coaches who work with them individually to help manage coursework, stay organized, and develop the independence they'll need well beyond high school.
From there, the focus shifts to athletic development, with professional on-ice instruction, strength and conditioning, and other components of our development program. Everything is incorporated into the school day, allowing students to return home with much of their academic work and training already completed.
A Typical Day at PHA
Here's what a typical Monday through Thursday looks like:
7:45 AM – 8:30 AM: Optional Morning Skate (Pond Hockey)
8:30 AM – 11:45 AM: Academic Block
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM: Lunch
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: On-Ice Development
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM: Strength and Conditioning
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Dismissal / Optional Study Hall
Fridays feature a modified schedule, including scrimmages and other development activities.
What Actually Changes Once They’re Here
The changes we hope to see in our students extend beyond the classroom and the ice. As they develop better habits, learn to manage their responsibilities, and gain confidence in their abilities, families often begin to notice a difference at home, too.
Less stress around schoolwork, more consistency in their daily routines, and a growing ability to manage responsibilities without constant reminders are all signs of progress.
That growth doesn't happen overnight, and it looks different for every student. Our role is to provide the structure, guidance, and opportunities that help them develop those habits over time.
“Before PHA, everything felt rushed, and we were constantly trying to keep up. Now there’s a rhythm to his day. He knows what’s expected and takes ownership of it. The biggest change for us has been his confidence.”
PHA Parent, 2025
HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT WITH A PURPOSE
At the Philadelphia Hockey Academy, player development is about more than additional ice time. Our nine-month program combines professional on-ice instruction, strength and conditioning, skating development, and performance education into a structured approach designed to help student-athletes improve throughout the season.
On the ice, we focus on skating, individual skills, hockey IQ, work ethic, and compete level. Off the ice, our students benefit from strength and conditioning, speed training, nutrition education, and recovery strategies that support their overall athletic development.
Because we're independent of individual hockey clubs, our focus remains on what's best for each student-athlete. Players continue competing for their respective teams while receiving additional coaching, instruction, and feedback that complement their team commitments.
Every player develops differently. Our goal is to recognize those differences, challenge students appropriately, and help them build the skills, habits, and confidence to continue improving long after they leave our program.
