Lions Athletics
Building character, developing champions, and fostering excellence through competitive sports.
Awaken Lions
Teamwork, character and excellence
Awaken Christian Academy offers comprehensive athletic programs across all grade levels, fostering teamwork, character, and excellence in our student athletes.
- Teams
- 16
- Seasons
- 3
- Grades
- 2–8
Programs Offered
Teams, coaches & schedules
Pick a season, then narrow to your student’s grade. Each team card lists its coaching staff plus links to the schedule and roster as soon as they’re posted.
Fall August – October
6 teams
- Grades 4–5
Coed Flag Football
CoachesJoshua Healea, Brett Russell
Schedule TBA Forms - Grades 6–8
Coed Flag Football
CoachesJoshua Healea, Brett Russell
Schedule TBA Forms - Grades 4–5
Girls Volleyball
Head CoachTaylor De La Cruz
Schedule TBA Forms - Grades 6–8
Girls Volleyball
Head CoachTaylor De La Cruz
Schedule TBA Forms - Grades 4–8
Cross Country
Head CoachBerrie McCormick
Schedule TBA Forms - Grades 2–8
Sideline Cheer
Coaching staff to be announced
Schedule TBA Forms
No fall teams are offered for that grade. Try another season or grade.
Winter November – February
7 teams
- Grades 4–5
Boys Basketball
Coaching staff to be announced
Schedule TBA Forms - Grades 6–8
Boys Basketball
Coaching staff to be announced
Schedule TBA Forms - Grades 4–5
Girls Basketball
Coaching staff to be announced
Schedule TBA Forms - Grades 6–8
Girls Basketball
Coaching staff to be announced
Schedule TBA Forms - Grades 4–8
Bowling
Coaching staff to be announced
Schedule TBA Forms - Grades 4–5
Kid Pitch Baseball
Coaching staff to be announced
Schedule TBA Forms - Grades 2–8
Sideline Cheer
Coaching staff to be announced
Schedule TBA Forms
No winter teams are offered for that grade. Try another season or grade.
Spring March – May
3 teams
- Grades 4–8
Boys Volleyball
Coaching staff to be announced
Schedule TBA Forms - Grades 4–8
Coed Soccer
Coaching staff to be announced
Schedule TBA Forms - Grades 4–8
Track and Field
Coaching staff to be announced
Schedule TBA Forms
No spring teams are offered for that grade. Try another season or grade.
Our Conference
NCSAA
Our teams compete in the National Christian School Athletic Association alongside schools across the region.
Visit NCSAABefore Tryouts
Required forms
Every athlete needs all four of these on file before the first tryout. Get them done early so your student doesn’t miss a day.
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Physical Form
A current physical is required for all athletes before tryouts. Must be signed by a physician.
Get the Form (PDF) -
Athletic Handbook
Guidelines, policies and expectations for every student-athlete and parent. Read this one first.
View Handbook (PDF) -
Player / Parent Agreement
The commitments we’re making to each other — responsibilities for players and for parents.
Get the Form (PDF) -
Permission to Treat
Authorization for medical treatment if an injury or emergency happens during an athletic activity.
Get the Form (PDF)
Also required: a National Sports ID for every athlete.
Get Involved
Volunteer with athletics
Our programs run on parents and community members who show up. You don’t need a sports background—just a couple of hours and a willingness to help.
Game Day Support
Ticket sales, concessions, crowd control, and setup or teardown for home games.
Team Parent / Coordinator
Help coaches with communication, event planning and team logistics.
Fundraising Committee
Raise funds for equipment, uniforms and travel expenses.
Event Photography
Capture the moments our families will want to keep from games and events.
Athlete Spotlight
Where our Lions go next
Former Awaken student-athletes who took their game to the college level.
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College Athlete
Sara Hernandez
- Class of
- 2017
- Sport
- Volleyball
- Attended
- La Sierra University
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College Athlete
Yara Bouharb
- Class of
- 2021
- Sport
- Basketball
- Attended
- Xavier University of Louisiana
Good to know
Athletics questions
Quick answers for families of Awaken Lions student-athletes.
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Sara OhiaeriAthletic Director -
Brett RussellElectives
Questions? Call 702-248-8879 or meet our team.
What sports does Awaken Christian Academy offer?
Fall: Coed Flag Football, Girls Volleyball, Cross Country, Sideline Cheer. Winter: Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Bowling, Kid Pitch Baseball, Sideline Cheer. Spring: Boys Volleyball, Coed Soccer, Track and Field.
Which grades can play sports?
Sideline Cheer is open to grades 2–8. Most other teams are for grades 4–5 or 6–8, and some, like Cross Country, Bowling, Soccer and Track and Field, combine grades 4–8.
What does my student need before tryouts?
Every athlete needs a current sports physical, a National Sports ID, and the Athletic Handbook, Player/Parent Agreement and Permission to Treat forms on file before the first tryout, and must attend tryouts and practices.
What athletic conference does ACA compete in?
Our teams compete in the National Christian School Athletic Association (NCSAA) alongside Christian schools across the region.
How can parents help with athletics?
Parents and community members can help with game-day support, as a team parent, on the fundraising committee or with event photography. Sign up to volunteer.