Eagles father-son prospect Jordan Matera has quit Brighton Grammar and will play next season solely with TAC Cup side Sandringham Dragons, in a bid to give himself the best shot at being drafted.

The son of Eagles great and 1992 Norm Smith medallist Peter was set to complete his year 12 studies this year.

Instead Matera has enrolled in an elite athlete course where he will study sports and business management and work out under the guidance of Vic Metro trainer Damien Villarosa.

The course means Matera will no longer have to split his time between school footy and the TAC Cup, which he hopes will help him play more consistent football for the Dragons.

"It means I won't be going back and forth with both clubs. I'll just be training with one club three times a week," Matera said.

"I think that might be a bit easier for me. Then if I don't make AFL I'll hopefully get into uni and start my career there."