James Pierce
MHEA’s goal is to provide a school-level athletic program which is high quality and Christ-honoring for area homeschool students. MHEA Sports are financed by the participants, although many fundraising projects are available to offset the cost. All MHEA sports participants must be MHEA members.
From the beginning to advanced archer, classes and leagues are available. Classes start mid to late January and continue through July for ages 9 – high school seniors.
Boys Varsity and Jr. High teams have tryouts in early fall and the season runs through May. The team plays approximately 30 games a season with practices 3 times a week. Building fundamental baseball skills alongside Godly character is the focus of this program.
Basketball
MHEA sponsors Varsity boys and girls and Junior High boys and girls competitive basketball teams (MHEA Eagles and Lady Eagles). Practices usually begin at the end of the summer, with games starting in October and going through March. Games are scheduled with private schools and other homeschool associations. MHEA is a member of National Christian Homeschool Athletic Associations, and participates in annual end-of-season tournaments. Our teams have been quite successful, all placing within the top ten nationally for the last few seasons. Varsity players have the opportunity to letter in basketball, and a few of our graduates have been offered college scholarships.
MHEA sponsors a bowling league that is open to MHEA member children age 5 through High School Senior. The league is both competitive and fun. High School bowlers are eligible to earn Varsity Letters. The league is handicapped for bowlers of all skill levels and is divided into 5 age-based divisions. Competition is limited to internal league play within each division, whereas we do not compete against other schools or leagues. The league begins in the fall, usually early September, and continues into May. This program focuses on Christian sportsmanship, building fundamental bowling skills, and having fun and fellowship with other homeschoolers.
Cheerleading
MHEA has Jr. High and Varsity Cheerleading Squads, which cheer for the MHEA basketball teams. Our cheerleaders support the basketball program through encouragement and service. They participate in National Cheerleading Association summer camp. Varsity cheerleaders have the opportunity to letter in this sport.
Swimming
Calling all high school swimmers - MHEA now has a high school swim team! Applications have been submitted to swim in the Shelby County High School League as well as the Tennessee Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (state championship) as a team instead of unattached individual swimmers. Any high school swimmer (grades 9 - 12) is eligible but must be an MHEA member. Swimmers already on year-round teams will practice with their current teams. New swimmers, or those not on a year-round team, will join the Memphis Tiger Swimming high school program. The season begins in November and runs through February. The cost for the MHEA Eagles Swim Team is $125 per swimmer for the season and includes a team swim cap, t-shirt, sweatshirt, league fees, and meet coaches fees. The Memphis Tiger Swimmer high school program fee is $135 for the season. Additional individual costs throughout the season could include swimsuits, equipment, championship meet entry fees, travel expenses to meets, etc. The registration deadline is Friday, September 22. No new swimmers will be added after the registration deadline. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Margie Wray at Swim@MemphisHomeschool.org.