Overhawling the academy would have to be done right. Like major brainstorm right.

But you wont teach a new player to chase likr a vet. But you can teach them to be better at it than most noobs. I think what would be more helpful to a new player is showing them what to gear for as a warrior and what for a mage. Lower the identify level and lore level. Just things like that would help noobs.

Edit: Most noobs dont even have their stats maxed...which would be a greater boon than being able to chase.