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LION ATHLETICS

COMPETE WITH PURPOSE.

Compete with excellence. Lead with character. Honor Christ in everything.

ATHLETICS BY THE NUMBERS 2025–26 Year in Review
4 OF 5

Upper School Students

compete in athletics.

98 TH

Football Team

takes the field in 2026.

4

Straight Final Fours

for Lady Lions Basketball.

38

Collegiate Signees

documented across a five-year span.

MORE THAN THE SCOREBOARD

Athletics are an extension of our mission.

At The King’s Academy, competition is about more than wins and losses. Athletics give students another place to discover what discipline, perseverance, teamwork, leadership, and Christ-like character look like in real life.

Our size creates meaningful opportunities for students to participate, develop, and contribute. From Lower School through varsity competition, athletes are known by their coaches, challenged to grow, and equipped to lead on and off the field.

KNOWN. LOVED. EQUIPPED.
Lady Lions basketball player driving toward the basket
THE LION STANDARD Excellence with character.
THE LION STANDARD

How we compete matters.

The scoreboard matters, but it is not the only measure. Athletics provide opportunities to practice habits and character students will carry far beyond their final season.

01

Excellence in Effort

We challenge every athlete to bring their best to practice, competition, the classroom, and life.

02

Christ-like Character

Lions compete with humility, integrity, courage, respect, and a commitment to represent Christ well.

03

Teamwork & Leadership

Athletes learn to serve teammates, communicate clearly, accept responsibility, and lead through action.

04

Healthy Competition

We pursue victory with intensity and humility, remembering that character outlasts the scoreboard.

TKA tennis athlete competing
PURSUE EXCELLENCE Bring your best.
TKA Lions competing in soccer
FAITH · TEAM · SCHOOL

PLAY FOR
SOMETHING
GREATER.

The game is temporary. Who you become lasts.

NEW FOR LION FAMILIES

TKA Lions Athletics in your pocket.

Parents, download the new TKA Lions Athletics app to follow the teams you care about and receive important athletics notifications directly on your phone.

Download the App
Open the link from your mobile device to be directed to Apple or Google Play.
GET STARTED Five quick steps
  1. 01
    Download the app

    Open the download link from your mobile device to be directed to the correct app store.

  2. 02
    Allow notifications

    When prompted during setup, select Allow Notifications so you do not miss important athletics updates.

  3. 03
    Create your account

    Sign in using your cell number and complete the brief account profile.

  4. 04
    Choose your teams

    Open the Teams page and select each team you want to hear from.

  5. 05
    Tap Follow

    Open each team section and tap Follow at the top of the page.

FIND YOUR SPORT

There’s a place to compete.

Explore athletic opportunities by school division and competitive season.

Varsity competition.
Lifelong formation.

Competitive, Christ-centered programs give student-athletes opportunities to pursue excellence while developing discipline, leadership, and resilience.

01
SEASON

Fall

  • Cheer
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Girls Soccer
  • Volleyball
02
SEASON

Winter

  • Boys Basketball
  • Girls Basketball
  • Cheer
  • Dance
  • Wrestling
03
SEASON

Spring

  • Baseball
  • Boys Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track & Field
  • Tennis

Athletic offerings may vary by year based on participation, scheduling, and league availability.

PROGRAM PRIORITIES

Building the
whole athlete.

  • 01 Student Development
  • 02 Leadership
  • 03 Program Alignment
  • 04 Championship-Caliber Experiences
ATHLETICS LEADERSHIP

Stephen Alexander

Director of Athletics

Lion Athletics seeks to develop students spiritually, academically, personally, and athletically while building programs that reflect the mission and values of The King’s Academy.

Meet Our Coaching Staff
MEMBER COMPETITION

Competing together.

Upper School athletics compete through TSSAA. Middle School programs compete through KISL.

Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association
UPPER SCHOOL TSSAA Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association
Knoxville Independent School League
MIDDLE SCHOOL KISL Knoxville Independent School League
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COME EXPERIENCE LION ATHLETICS.

See where Lions train, compete, lead, and grow. We would love to welcome your family to campus.

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