ATHLETICS
Our Purpose and Goal
The purpose of Summit Classical Academy’s athletic program is to provide opportunities for our students to compete with excellence while demonstrating humility in victory and grace in defeat all for the glory of God.
Through gifts and purpose given by God, athletics challenge students within a safe learning environment to encourage others and to reach their own personal summits. A continuous desire to learn, along with respectful sportsmanship, create a growth mindset that can be carried beyond the walls of the gym.
Athletics allow our warriors to practice mental toughness, conflict management, competitive mindset, goal setting, team building, integrity, and accountability. Games and seasons also allow multiple opportunities to overcome challenges, develop resilience, and build strong relationships among the student body.
We are Bellatores Dei!!!
Meet our Coaches
Dean Tinsley
Head Basketball Coach
Dean Tinsley has been coaching basketball since 2021 and loves the competition, camaraderie, and opportunity to watch his players grow throughout the season. He strives to help athletes become better players while teaching them to approach both victories and defeats with dignity, humility, and class. A lifelong Denver Broncos fan, Dean enjoys being part of the strong, supportive community at SCA and is grateful for the encouragement of SCA families.
Kayla Trousdale
Head Girls Volleyball Coach
Kayla Trousdale brings a lifelong love of volleyball and a passion for helping young athletes grow both on and off the court. She began coaching club volleyball in 2007 and has coached youth, junior varsity, varsity, and club teams, including leading a Christian high school varsity team to the state tournament each year she coached. Kayla hopes to instill perseverance and teamwork while encouraging her athletes to grow in their faith. She loves that at SCA, Christ is at the center of both the athletic and personal development of each student-athlete.
Linsdey Bergh
Girls Volleyball Coach
Lindsey brings a strong background in competitive volleyball and a passion for helping athletes reach their potential. An All-State setter in Florida, she went on to play college volleyball at Clemson University, where she earned a scholarship and became the starting libero through hard work and perseverance. Lindsey has coached varsity and club volleyball, including 17U and 18U teams, and launched a 12U developmental program. She enjoys using her experience to help athletes grow in both skill and confidence.
Alyson Tabb
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Alyson Tabb started playing volleyball in 6th grade, and continued growing in her love for the sport through her senior year. Alyson played outside hitter, and always loved the encouragement and growth that comes in a team sport. Alyson has continued to enjoy playing volleyball in adult leagues and for fun with church friends. She is very excited for the opportunity to share her love for the Lord and the sport with the young ladies of Summit Classical Academy!
Jessica Leininger
Head Cross Country Coach
Jessica brings a passion for running and a heart for encouraging young athletes. A former NCAA Division II student-athlete at Colorado School of Mines, Jessica competed in cross country and track and field throughout high school and college. As a coach, Jessica hopes to help athletes build confidence, embrace hard work and perseverance, and discover what they are capable of achieving. Most importantly, Jessica desires to encourage athletes to use the gifts God has given them and honor Him through their efforts.
Kristin Highley
Assistant Cross Country Coach
Kristin has a passion for running and a heart for helping young athletes grow in confidence and strength. She coached middle school cross country and track and field for eight years in Athens, Georgia, and competed at the high school and collegiate levels, earning four All-American honors. She hopes to help athletes discover their God-given abilities, develop a love for running, and recognize that they are stronger than they may realize. She especially enjoys incorporating prayer, devotions, and Scripture into practices and meets.
Aaron Nash
Head Baseball Coach
Aaron Nash has a lifelong passion for baseball and a heart for investing in young people through the game he loves. He has coached at the Little League, middle school, and high school levels, using baseball to teach discipline, perseverance, teamwork, humility, and how to respond to both success and failure. Most importantly, Aaron strives to help his athletes grow as young men of character and faith, encouraging them to honor Christ both on and off the field.
Dennae Hill
Assistant Baseball Coach
Coming soon
Brett Hill
Assistant Baseball Coach
Coming Soon
Current Programs
Boys Baseball
Girls Volleyball
Boys Basketball
Cross Country
“Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.”
Isaiah 40:30-31