The Hill Academy

The Hill Academy was founded by experienced educator and athlete Peter Merrill, who is determined to produce a catalyst for change and growth in the Canadian academic and athletic system. Mr. Merrill extended knowledge and skill based in academics and athletics have allowed him to design a distinctive learning platform based on the following principles:

• A Unique School - The Hill Academy provides a uniquely balanced academic and athletic platform designed to enable dedicated student-athletes to achieve the next level.
• Individual Attention - The Hill Academy provides academic and athletic programs tailored to each individual based on assessments and goals of the student-athlete.
• Disciplined Environment - The Hill Academy provides disciplined, challenging programming, and complementary training, in a positive, respectful and healthy environment.
• Life Long Learning - The Hill Academy provides educational and athletic situations that will form the bases for life long learning.
• Leadership - The Hill Academy provides opportunities for student-athletes to learn leadership skills, teamwork and personal responsibility.

The Hill Academy provides the foundation for academic, athletic and personal development of male and female student athletes. The Academy's unique "Learn to Learn" approach offers a complete educational platform, linking the disciplines of athletics and academics. This allows each individual to develop at their own pace to maximize their full potential and reach the next level. 

The Hill Academy links and develops the disciplines of athletics and academics to create a learning platform that student athletes can apply to future opportunities and challenges.

The core of the platform is a 360 degree evaluation system involving the student, parents, coaches, teachers and trainers. All stakeholders are included so that expectations can be set and clearly understood, holding everyone to the highest level of accountability and establishing a benchmark for success.

To ensure that expectations are met, teaching and coaching methods are customized to generate an awareness of what drives personal growth while building a foundation for continuous improvement.

With an established base of learning, academic and athletic diversification is incorporated into the program. Students will be able to continually apply their skills, helping them to succeed in their post secondary and life goals.