26-27 LCA Athletic Guide

Legacy Christian Athletics A Guide to Legacy Christian Academy Eagle Athletics

2026-2027

WELCOME TO EAGLE ATHLETICS! Eagle Nation, Welcome to another exciting year of Legacy Christian Academy Athletics! Whether your family is new to Legacy or returning for another season, thank you for entrusting us with the opportunity to invest in your student-athlete.

At Legacy, athletics is an extension of our mission to develop strong leaders with biblical convictions who are equipped to succeed in college, life, and eternity. We believe competition is a powerful tool for building character, strengthening faith, and preparing students for life beyond the game.

Our Athletic Department is centered on Ephesians 6:10–18, where Paul encourages believers to "put on the full armor of God." As coaches, athletes, and families, we are called to stand firm in truth, faith, righteousness, salvation, and the Word of God. While we pursue excellence in competition, our greater goal is to equip our students to face every challenge with courage and an unwavering faith in Christ.

Our coaches are committed to developing young men and women who compete with integrity, humility, and purpose. We ask our families to partner with us by encouraging your athletes, supporting our coaches, and helping us foster a Christcentered culture that honors God in every season.

This guide is designed to answer common questions and serve as a helpful resource throughout the year. Thank you for being part of Eagle Nation. We look forward to watching our athletes grow - not only in their sport, but also in their faith and character.

In Christ, Jayson Lavender Senior Director of Athletics Legacy Christian Academy

Win the Moment. Attack the Challenge. Raise the Standard.

VISION To develop student-athletes who honor Christ, pursue excellence, and grow in character through competitive athletics.

MISSION Develop leaders who reflect Christ-like character through integrity, humility, love, and faithfulness.

As warriors clothed in the Armor of God, we compete with purpose, build unified teams, and glorify God through athletics.

EAGLE ATHLETICS KEY STAFF

JAYSON LAVENDER

Senior Director of Athletics jayson.lavender@legacyca.com

COLE JOHNSON

SCOTT MCGARRH

Director of Athletics cole.johnson@legacyca.com

Director of Athletics scott.mcgarrh@legacyca.com

MORGAN MARTIN

KAHLIL MCKENZIE

Director of Marketing & Sports Information morgan.martin@legacyca.com

Head of Sports Performance & College Recruiting kahlil.mckenzie@legacyca.com

DR. MATT BLIMLINE

WILL GALUSHA

Middle School Athletic Coordinator will.galusha@legacyca.com

Head of Sports Medicine matt.blimline@legacyca.com

TIFFANI HALL

Middle School Athletic Coordinator tiffani.hall@legacyca.com

Sport Offerings & Seasons Fall Cross Country Football Volleyball

winter Basketball Cheer (football & basketball seasons) Soccer Swimming

spring Baseball

Sporting Clays

Golf*

Tennis*

Softball

Track & Field *Upper School only

2026-2027 Coaching Staff Upper School

Sport

Name

Baseball

Scott McGarrh

Basketball (Boys)

Cole Johnson

Basketball (Girls)

Phil Parlin

Cheer

Farrah Cox

Cross Country

David Heaton

Football

Doug Hix

Golf

Dwayne Hamilton

Soccer (Boys)

Monty Page

Soccer (Girls)

Jeremy Edwards

Softball

Amy Coe

Sporting Clays

Brian Gross

Swimming

Lucia Morales

Tennis

Carolyn Peters

Track & Field

Barrett Hardage

Volleyball

Luiz Lima

facilities burns family gym

comstock field

jay allison field

lca softball field

south campus gym

tickets & game day info Legacy Christian Academy is excited to welcome families, alumni, and fans to Eagle Athletics events throughout the year. Tickets for all regular-season home athletic events can be purchased through lcafriscoathletics.com.

Admission Current LCA students, alumni, faculty, and staff receive complimentary admission to regular-season home events. Children under the age of 3 do not require a ticket.

Ticketing Tickets may be purchased online through lcafriscoathletics.com using HomeTown Ticketing. Legacy Athletics is a cashless venue, so tickets must be purchased digitally using a credit/debit card or other accepted electronic payment method. We encourage fans to purchase tickets in advance and have their digital ticket ready upon arrival.

Postseason Ticketing Ticket policies for postseason contests are determined on a game-by-game basis and may differ from regular-season events. Updated information will be communicated through the athletics website, ParentSquare, and official Legacy Athletics social media channels.

Helpful Reminder: Please arrive early for varsity contests and special events to allow time for parking, admission, and finding your seat before competition begins.

LEGACY ATHLETICS CLUB The Legacy Athletics Club (LAC) is dedicated to supporting and enhancing middle and high school athletics at Legacy Christian Academy. Founded on three core beliefs—Obeying God, Honoring Athletes, and Promoting Community—LAC works to raise the funds and provide the resources necessary to bring these values to life.

LAC believes in the transformative power of sports and is committed to providing Legacy Christian Academy student-athletes with the resources, opportunities, and experiences they need to succeed both on and off the field. The Legacy Athletics Club brings together parents, faculty, coaches, students, alumni, community leaders, and other interested individuals and organizations in partnership to promote excellence in the extracurricular opportunities available to LCA students.

2026 - 2027 LEGACY ATHLETICS CLUB BOARD Jeremy & Noelle Villere - President & Membership Jared & Shannon Ross Steven & Jamie Schlegel - Treasurer Dee Davis - Secretary Berkley Berry - Communications Committee Chair Ryann Fritz & Rick Kahn - Events Committee Chair Brad & Morgan Sugg - Hospitality Committee Chair Jason & Jennifer Rush - Media Guide Committee Chair Kari & Sean Chaney - Middle School Team Support Jennifer Walters - Upper School Team Support Frank & Linda Maldonado - Concessions Committee Chair

LEGACY ATHLETICS CLUB NEEDS YOU! US and MS team support School spirit Access to special events Help fund team needs Learn more about the Legacy Athletics Club HERE!

connect with us!

Stay connected with Legacy Athletics through our official website, mobile app, and social media channels. Together, these platforms provide families with the most upto-date information throughout the school year.

Website & Mobile App Visit lcafriscoathletics.com or download the LCA Athletics App from the Apple App Store or Google Play. The website and app serve as the official source for schedules, results, team rosters, athletic news, ticket information, media guides, and other important announcements. Because schedules and locations may change throughout the season, families should always reference these platforms for the latest information.

Official Social Media Follow Legacy Athletics on Facebook (Legacy Christian Academy – Athletics), Instagram (@lcafrisco_athletics and @lcafrisco_msathletics), and X (@lcafrisco) for Week at a Glance schedules, game day information, score updates, highlights, awards, college signing announcements, and other athletic news. Approved varsity teams may also maintain official team accounts managed by LCA-authorized personnel.

Social Media Expectations We encourage our families to represent Legacy Christian Academy with Christ-like character online. Celebrate and encourage all student-athletes, coaches, and teams, interact respectfully with others, and tag official Legacy Athletics accounts when appropriate. To protect the integrity of our programs and student-athletes, livestreaming athletic contests without prior approval from the Athletic Department is prohibited.

COMMUNICATION Internal Communication Team Parents Serve as liaisons between coaching staff and families for logistics, celebrations, and special events.

ParentSquare/StudentSquare Platform utilized by coaches to communicate with players and parents.

Parents and players should not communicate with coaches via phone/text message. Families are expected to keep ParentSquare notifications enabled.

Available in the App Store and Google Play Login Students - use LCA email Parents - use login associated with Facts/Renweb Players are added to specific “groups” once team rosters are created Primary platform for: Practice changes Weather updates Game reminders Team announcements

PRE-PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS Physicals Athletic Physicals are required and must be uploaded to RankOne prior to participation LCA has partnered with Driven Healthcare to provide $25 athletic physicals for our student-athletes Location: 2772 Stonebrook Parkway, Suite 100, Frisco, Tx 75034 Students that did not obtain their signed physicals prior to July 31, 2026 will need to contact Matt Blimline prior to participation.

Impacting Testing (Baseline concussion testing) LCA will conduct mass testing for grades 7, 9, and 11 and students new to LCA Point of Contact: Matt Blimline - matt.blimline@legacyca.com RankOne Create a Rank One account and complete your student-athlete’s profile: https://rankone.com/ Upload the Physical and Health History forms separately using the dropdown menu Must be signed and dated by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner Physical therapists and chiropractors are not accepted Complete all required electronic signature forms in Rank One Ensure the Health History form is uploaded Allow 1–2 business days for Sports Medicine review and approval You will be contacted via RankOne and/or email if any issues arise TAPPS (TAPPS Management System) - High School ONLY TMS-TAPPS Management System - All LCA high school athletes must complete the required TAPPS paperwork on the TAPPS management system. They will not be eligible to play until this is completed.

See the section labeled “TAPPS” for more details.

Student Acknowledgement of Rules Parent Acknowledgement of Rules PAPF (Previous Athletic Participation Form) and STF (Student Transfer Form) for students new to LCA.

TRYOUTS AND PRACTICES Tryouts Tryouts are held prior to the start of each sport season and provide coaches the opportunity to evaluate student-athletes for team placement.

Middle School Tryouts are held before or after school on dates designated by the Athletic Department.

Middle School Cheer conducts tryouts in the spring for the following school year.

Coaches will communicate tryout dates, times, locations, and any required equipment in advance.

Upper School Tryouts are held before or after school on dates designated by the Athletic Department.

Upper School Cheer conducts tryouts in the spring for the following school year.

Coaches will provide all necessary details and expectations prior to tryouts.

All tryout information will be shared through email and ParentSquare. Families are encouraged to monitor both regularly for updates or schedule changes.

Practices Practice schedules are established by the Athletic Department and coaching staff and may vary by sport and season.

Middle School Practices are held before or after school as designated by the Athletic Department.

Practice schedules will be communicated by each coach at the beginning of the season and updated as needed.

Upper School Practices are generally held after school.

Coaches will communicate practice schedules, locations, and any adjustments throughout the season.

Student-athletes are expected to: Arrive on time and prepared for every tryout and practice.

Bring all required equipment, uniforms, and water.

Communicate absences or conflicts with their coach as early as possible.

Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and Christ-like sportsmanship in every practice environment.

ATHLETIC ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY Participation in Upper School athletics is a privilege that requires a commitment to academic success. In accordance with TAPPS and Legacy Christian Academy policies, all 9th-12th grade student-athletes must remain academically eligible to participate in competitions.

Eligibility Requirements Upper School student-athletes must maintain a 70% or higher in every class to remain eligible for competition. Academic eligibility is evaluated every six weeks.

If a Student Becomes Ineligible A student-athlete earning a 69% or below in any class will: Become ineligible beginning the following Monday Continue attending practices and team activities May not participate in: Games or competitions Pep rallies Team travel Public athletic appearances May not dress out on the sideline during competitions

Regaining Eligibility After becoming ineligible: Grades are rechecked two weeks later (Friday).

If the student is passing all classes, eligibility is restored the following Monday.

If not, grades are reviewed weekly until all classes are passing.

Additional Expectations Academic ineligibility carries over between sports until eligibility is restored.

Student-athletes must be in attendance on game days to compete.

Excused absences do not affect game-day eligibility.

Please Note: These academic eligibility guidelines apply to Upper School (High School) student-athletes. Middle School eligibility expectations are administered separately by Legacy Christian Academy and the Athletic Department.

LCA BRANDING POLICY Legacy Christian Academy has long maintained standards and guidelines for how the LCA name, logos, and branding are represented. This policy is intended to provide families with a clear and accessible overview of those established expectations so that our school’s identity is represented consistently and with excellence across all platforms and communications.

The use of LCA logos, names, and branded materials is protected and requires prior approval before being reproduced or distributed.

All merchandise, apparel, and promotional materials must be produced through approved LCA vendors to ensure consistency in quality and branding standards.

These guidelines apply to all school-affiliated groups and individuals, including athletic teams, clubs, booster organizations, parents, staff, and outside vendors.

The purpose of this policy is to promote consistency, professionalism, and faithful stewardship of the Legacy Christian Academy brand and identity.

Please review the full Branding Policy and complete the acknowledgement confirming you have read and understand the guidelines.

COLLEGE RECRUITING & NATIONAL SIGNING DAY Legacy Christian Academy is committed to helping student-athletes pursue opportunities to compete at the collegiate level. Throughout the recruiting process, our Athletics Department provides guidance and resources to help families understand expectations, prepare for communication with college coaches, and navigate NCAA and NAIA pathways. Once a student-athlete makes their collegiate commitment, Legacy is proud to celebrate that achievement through our National Signing Day events.

Recruiting Support The Athletics Department provides guidance in the following areas: Recruiting education for student-athletes and families Highlight video recommendations Coach communication and outreach strategies NCAA & NAIA eligibility pathways Recruiting timelines and expectations by sport Because every sport recruits differently, families are encouraged to begin conversations early and work closely with their coach throughout the process.

National Signing Day Student-athletes who commit to continuing their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level are recognized through Legacy's National Signing Day celebrations, coordinated by the Athletics and Marketing departments.

Signing Day recognition may include: Official signing ceremony Photography and media coverage Recognition on the Legacy Athletics website and social media Student-athletes should notify the Athletics Department as soon as they have officially committed so plans can be made for their recognition.

Contact Kahlil McKenzie for more details.

LEGACY SPORTS PERFORMANCE Legacy Sports Performance provides every student-athlete with intentional, comprehensive training designed to improve strength, speed, movement quality, and overall athletic performance. Athlete safety and injury prevention remain our highest priorities, but the weight room is also where confidence is built. Our athletes should leave training believing they can dominate, compete with confidence, and execute everything their coaches ask of them.

Stay connected for schedules, program updates, recruiting information, and other important announcements: Sports Performance ParentSquare: https://www.parentsquare.com/groups/join/rn9qhnnb9w College Athletics Recruiting ParentSquare: https://www.parentsquare.com/groups/join/uwk0tez84b Instagram: @lcafrisco_eaglestrength @lcafrisco_recruitingtx Contact: Kahlil McKenzie, kahlil.mckenzie@legacyca.com

SPORTS MEDICINE & WEATHER POLICY The health and safety of our student-athletes is a top priority at Legacy Christian Academy. Under the direction of Dr. Matt Blimline, our sports medicine and weather safety procedures work together to promote safe participation, appropriate care, and clear communication throughout every athletic season.

Sports Medicine LCA’s athletic trainers support student-athletes through injury evaluations, rehabilitation coordination, and established return-to-play protocols. All injuries, symptoms, or health concerns should be reported promptly to the athletic training staff and the athlete’s coach. Student-athletes may be restricted from practices or competitions until they have completed the appropriate evaluation and received clearance to safely return. Families are encouraged to communicate openly with the athletic training staff throughout the recovery process.

Weather Policy LCA Athletics follows established safety procedures when weather conditions may affect practices, competitions, or other athletic activities. This includes protocols for lightning delays, extreme heat or cold, schedule adjustments, and game postponements or cancellations.

Decisions are made with student-athlete and spectator safety as the priority.

When schedules or locations are affected, updates will be communicated primarily through ParentSquare. Families should monitor ParentSquare before and during athletic events when inclement or extreme weather is possible.

Contact Dr. Matt Blimline, for more information.

Contact Us 469.633.1330 athletics@legacyca.com www.lcafriscoathletics.com