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Athletics at Tuscaloosa Academy play an essential role in advancing the school’s mission, fostering physical, emotional, and intellectual growth in our student-athletes. Our program encourages students to compete passionately while upholding sportsmanship and emphasizing the educational values of competition.

Participation in athletics is valuable to the student experience at TA, carrying responsibility to teammates and the greater school community. Guided by our core belief in helping students reach their full potential, we strive to provide a supportive atmosphere where all students are encouraged to engage in sports, pursue excellence, and discover their passions.

What sets us apart is our commitment to supporting multi-sport athletes. Our coaches, administration, and faculty work collaboratively to ensure that students have the flexibility and encouragement to participate in various sports throughout the year. This approach not only enhances athletic performance but also helps students grow as individuals, balancing their academic and athletic commitments.

Additionally, at Tuscaloosa Academy, all student-athletes have the opportunity to get meaningful playing time and the chance to shine  in their respective sports. We believe every athlete deserves the opportunity to contribute and make an impact.

Above all, we are dedicated to promoting the spirit of collaboration and unity within the entire TA community through the athletic department.

Athletic Fast Facts

over 90% of the student body participate in sports

ta competes as a class 2a school in the ahsaa

17 Sports are offered for student athletes

Athletics Coaches & Support Staff

Suzanne Abernathy
Suzanne Abernathy

Middle School

PW/MS Cheer

Steven Bontrager
Steven Bontrager

Athletic Trainer

Clete Browder
Clete Browder

Tennis

Dr. Byron Abston
Dr. Byron Abston

Chief Operating Officer

Alyssa Campbell
Alyssa Campbell

Bookkeeper

Lee Evans
Lee Evans

Baseball

Ethan Haines
Ethan Haines

Facilities

Luke Hutcheson
Luke Hutcheson

Middle School

Basketball

Alex Jackson
Alex Jackson

Baseball

Laurie Kemp
Laurie Kemp

Director of Athletics

Athletic Department

Nathan Kitchens
Nathan Kitchens

Lower School/Middle School

Henry Nickey
Henry Nickey

MS Basketball

Bob Spurgeon
Bob Spurgeon

Upper School

Scott Taylor
Scott Taylor

Golf

Emmett Thomas
Emmett Thomas

Physical Education

Basketball

Cody Wood
Cody Wood

Softball

Jonathan Wright
Jonathan Wright

Joshua Wright
Joshua Wright

Football

Colt Youngblood
Colt Youngblood

Softball

Suzanne Abernathy
Suzanne Abernathy

Middle School

PW/MS Cheer

Steven Bontrager
Steven Bontrager

Athletic Trainer

Clete Browder
Clete Browder

Tennis

Dr. Byron Abston
Dr. Byron Abston

Chief Operating Officer

Alyssa Campbell
Alyssa Campbell

Bookkeeper

Lee Evans
Lee Evans

Baseball

Ethan Haines
Ethan Haines

Facilities

Luke Hutcheson
Luke Hutcheson

Middle School

Basketball

Alex Jackson
Alex Jackson

Baseball

Laurie Kemp
Laurie Kemp

Director of Athletics

Athletic Department

Nathan Kitchens
Nathan Kitchens

Lower School/Middle School

Henry Nickey
Henry Nickey

MS Basketball

Bob Spurgeon
Bob Spurgeon

Upper School

Scott Taylor
Scott Taylor

Golf

Emmett Thomas
Emmett Thomas

Physical Education

Basketball

Cody Wood
Cody Wood

Softball

Jonathan Wright
Jonathan Wright

Joshua Wright
Joshua Wright

Football

Colt Youngblood
Colt Youngblood

Softball

Tuscaloosa Academy

Tuscaloosa Academy

Where Passion Shapes Purpose

Address
420 Rice Valley Road NTuscaloosa, AL 35406
Phone
(205) 758-4462(205) 758-4462
Email
info@tuscaloosaacademy.org

Tuscaloosa Academy is accredited through Cognia | NAEYC | SAIS
Tuscaloosa Academy is a member of AISA and AHSAA

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