PCA Athletics
Providence Christian Academy offers a wide range of athletic programs for students from our Grammar (elementary) through Rhetoric (high) schools.
Beginning in our Grammar School, Providence Christian Academy has opportunities for students to participate in team sports. As students progress through our Logic and Rhetoric schools, Providence Christian Academy offers more advanced and competitive athletic programs, including varsity-level sports such as cheerleading, football, basketball, and baseball, see the full list below.
PCA has state-of-the-art facilities and equipment and provides personalized coaching and training to help our student-athletes achieve their full potential. Additionally, Providence Christian Academy resources and supports our student-athletes with academic tutoring, nutritional education, and encouragement to help them balance the demands of their athletic and academic career.
Athletic Programs
PCA athletes are representatives of their team, their school, their community, and most importantly, God. We are committed to developing each individual’s character as well as proper perspectives on winning and losing which are consistent with the will of God. We will be modest in victory and gracious in defeat.
To this end, PCA strives for excellence – programs that are well managed and well executed with a focus on discipleship – and success – reaching maximum potential both individually and as a team – in all athletic endeavors.
Mission Statement
“Winning isn’t worthwhile unless one has something finer and nobler behind it.”
Alonzo Stagg
Providence Christian Academy Athletics recognizes the finer and nobler pursuits in our three pillars and core values. Upon this foundation and within this framework is our philosophy of competition, statement of purpose, and expectations of our student-athletes, coaches and fans.
Three Pillars for Athletics
- Worship: In His name we play. Colossians 3:17
- Worthy: In how we play we will always honor and please God. Colossians 1:10
- Witness: Through how we play, we will shine His light. Matthew 5:16
Athletics Core Values
- Play Like a Champion: 2 Timothy 2:5
- Sacrifice: 2 Samuel 24:24
- Recognize Christ in victory and defeat: Philippians 4:13
- In God is the victory: 1 Timothy 4:8
- Be a worthy teammate: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Athletic Director
Tara James
Athletic Director
Coach Tara James was a two-sport athlete (basketball and cross country) at Kennesaw State University and she graduated from MTSU with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. Prior to her tenure at PCA, she served as an Assistant Girls Basketball Coach at Riverdale High School and then Head Girls Basketball Coach at Cannon County High School. Under her leadership, the PCA athletic program has grown tremendously.
In addition to the above experience and skills, Tara’s personal qualities make her a perfect fit for this position. Her authenticity and zeal for the Lord and our community are evident to all who come in contact with her. Tara had this to say about her platform within the athletics department, "I am incredibly flattered, thankful, honored, excited, and have so many other wonderful emotions about this HUGE opportunity. I love our school and will work very hard to follow the plan that God has for us."
Athletic Schedules
Providence Christian Academy Athletics recognizes the finer and nobler pursuits in our three pillars and core values. Upon this foundation and within this framework is our philosophy of competition, statement of purpose, and expectations of our student-athletes, coaches and fans.
PCA Athletics Calendar
- August 28, 2025
HS Golf - MTCS & Siegel
August 28, 2025 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Old Fort Golf Course, 1028 Golf Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, USAMS Tennis @MTCS
August 28, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
HS Volleyball vs. Columbia Academy
August 28, 2025 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
JV - 4:30
Varsity - 5:455th/6th Football @ Nashville Christian
August 28, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
HS Girls Soccer v Franklin Christian Academy
August 28, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Providence Christian Academy, 410 Dejarnette Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, USAMS Volleyball vs. Friendship - 8th Gr. Night (JV&V)
August 28, 2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
MS Football @ Nashville Christian School
August 28, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
HS Football vs Cannon Co
August 28, 2025 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
MTSU Floyd Stadium, 1500 Greenland Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, USA
- August 30, 2025
MS XC @Firehawk Invitational
August 30, 2025 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Pulaski, TN 38478, USA
- September 2, 2025
HS Golf - Franklin, CA, GCA, Lipsomb
September 2, 2025
RiverBend Country Club, 245 Riverbend Country Clb Rd, Shelbyville, TN 37160, USAMS Tennis @ Rockvale
September 2, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
HS Volleyball @ BGA
September 2, 2025 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
JV - 4:30
Varsity - 5:45HS Girls Soccer v Webb
September 2, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Providence Christian Academy, 410 Dejarnette Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, USA
- September 4, 2025
MS Tennis @ Siegel
September 4, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
HS Volleyball @ St. Cecilia Academy
September 4, 2025 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
JV - 4:30
Varsity - 5:45MS Volleyball @MTCS (JV&V)
September 4, 2025 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
5th/6th Football @ Goodpasture
September 4, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
HS Girls Soccer v Columbia Academy
September 4, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Providence Christian Academy, 410 Dejarnette Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, USAMS Football @ Goodpasture Christian School
September 4, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- September 5, 2025
Pep Rally
September 5, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
MS Volleyball @Thurman Francis (JV&V)
September 5, 2025 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
HS Football vs Grace Baptist Academy **HOMECOMING**
September 5, 2025 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
MTSU Floyd Stadium, 1500 Greenland Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, USA
- September 6, 2025
MS XC @Chickasaw Trails (7th&8th Gr)
September 6, 2025
Oakville, AL 35619, USAHS XC @Chickasaw Trails Invite
September 6, 2025 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Oakville, AL 35619, USA
- September 8, 2025
HS Volleyball vs. MTCS
September 8, 2025 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
JV - 4:30
Varsity - 5:45MS Volleyball @ Mt. Juliet Christian (JV&V)
September 8, 2025 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
MS XC @TSIAA (6th Gr.)
September 8, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hermitage, Nashville, TN, USA
- September 9, 2025
HS Golf - 4th Annual PCA Invitational
September 9, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Champions Run Golf Course, 14262 Mt Pleasant Rd, Rockvale, TN 37153, USAMS Tennis @Oakland
September 9, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
HS Volleyball vs. Webb
September 9, 2025 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
JV - 4:30
Varsity - 5:45HS Girls Soccer @ Grace Christian Academy
September 9, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Grace Christian Academy, 3265 Southall Rd, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
- September 10, 2025
HS Volleyball @ Siegel
September 10, 2025 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
JV - 4:30
Varsity - 5:45
- September 11, 2025
MS Football v Clarksville Academy
September 11, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
MS Tennis @TFAA
September 11, 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- September 12, 2025
HS Girls Soccer Gatlinburg Tournament
September 12, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Rocky Top Sports World, 1870 Sports World Blvd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA9/12 3:00pm v William Blount HS
9/13 4:20pm v Anderson Co HS
9/14 12:40pm v Newport Central CatholicMS Volleyball @Goodpasture (JV&V)
September 12, 2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
HS XC @Southern Showcase
September 12, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Huntsville, AL, USAMS XC @Southern Showcase (7th & 8th Gr)
September 12, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Huntsville, AL, USAHS Football @ Donelson Christian
September 12, 2025 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Donelson Christian Academy, 300 Danyacrest Dr, Nashville, TN 37214, USA
- September 13, 2025
HS Girls Soccer Gatlinburg Tournament
September 12, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Rocky Top Sports World, 1870 Sports World Blvd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA9/12 3:00pm v William Blount HS
9/13 4:20pm v Anderson Co HS
9/14 12:40pm v Newport Central Catholic
- September 14, 2025
HS Girls Soccer Gatlinburg Tournament
September 12, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Rocky Top Sports World, 1870 Sports World Blvd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA9/12 3:00pm v William Blount HS
9/13 4:20pm v Anderson Co HS
9/14 12:40pm v Newport Central Catholic
- September 15, 2025
MS Volleyball @1st Round & Q Finals
September 15, 2025
HS Golf - MTCS
September 15, 2025 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Old Fort Golf Course, 1028 Golf Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, USAHS Volleyball vs. Goodpasture
September 15, 2025 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
JV - 4:30
Varsity - 5:45
- September 16, 2025
MS Tennis vs Christiana
September 16, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
HS Volleyball vs. Grace Christian Academy
September 16, 2025 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
JV - 4:30
Varsity - 5:45
- September 17, 2025
HS Golf - Eagleville & Cascades
September 17, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Henry Horton Golf Course, 4358 Nashville Hwy, Chapel Hill, TN 37034, USA
- September 18, 2025
MS Volleyball @ Semi Finals/Finals
September 18, 2025
MS XC @Regional Qualifier
September 18, 2025 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Lafayette, TN 37083, USAHS Volleyball @ Franklin Christian Academy
September 18, 2025 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
JV - 4:30
Varsity - 5:45MS Football v MTCS
September 18, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
HS Girls Soccer @ Battle Ground Academy
September 18, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Battle Ground Academy, 336 Ernest Rice Ln, Franklin, TN 37069, USA
- September 19, 2025
HS Football @ Webb
September 19, 2025 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Webb School, 319 Webb Rd E, Bell Buckle, TN 37020, USA
- September 20, 2025
5th/6th Football v MTCS
September 20, 2025
MS XC @ Rutherford Co Championship
September 20, 2025 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Rockvale, TN, USAHS XC @Gatorland Run
September 20, 2025 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Bowling Green, KY, USA
- September 23, 2025
HS Golf - District Tournament
September 23, 2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RiverBend Country Club, 245 Riverbend Country Clb Rd, Shelbyville, TN 37160, USAHS Volleyball vs. BGA
September 23, 2025 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
JV - 4:30
Varsity - 5:45HS Girls Soccer (Senior Night) v MTCS
September 23, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
MS Tennis @SCMS
September 23, 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
MS Tennis vs. SCMS
September 23, 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- September 25, 2025
HS Volleyball @ FRA
September 25, 2025 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
JV - 4:30
Varsity - 5:45HS Girls Soccer @ Central
September 25, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Central Magnet School, 701 E Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, USAMS Tennis @Blackman
September 25, 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
HS Football vs Franklin Co
September 25, 2025 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
MTSU Floyd Stadium, 1500 Greenland Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, USA
- September 26, 2025
MS XC @State Championship
September 26, 2025
Knoxville, TN, USA
Athletic Forms
PCA has partnered with FinalForms, an online forms and data management service, for all athletics forms. FinalForms allows parents to complete and sign athletic participation forms for Logic and Rhetoric student athletes. Parents may log in or create a FinalForms account here: https://providencechristian-tn.finalforms.com/. If you require any support during the process, scroll to the page bottom and click “User Support”. If you have questions, please contact PCA Athletic Trainer, Dan Connor, at dconnor@providencechristian.com.
Athletics Philosophy
At PCA, we consistently strive to create a culture that is set apart from the competition. While we compete to win, our greater goal is to glorify God through sport, and positively impact all that we come in contact with, hoping that they will recognize something different in the PCA community. We have received positive feedback from our opposing fans many times over the years and it is our goal to maintain and enhance this culture. We regularly teach and encourage our students to cheer for our team and not against the other team. In fact, we encourage our student section and fans to go crazy cheering for our teams!
While we cheer for our teams, we regularly remind our students the following: we don’t engage the officials, we don’t boo, we don’t engage the opposing team during competition, and we don’t cheer or make noise when another team is preparing for a goal, standing at the free throw line, etc. In an effort to help our students (and all of us) welcome visiting teams, we ask all fans (parents, family members, and friends) who are attending PCA athletic events to join us in cheering for our team and creating an atmosphere that is inviting to our guests and glorifying to God. Please refrain from yelling at officials and allow our coaches to handle disputing calls when needed. This will reinforce the message we are conveying to our students and ensure that we are all on the same page. Negative behavior by adult fans continues to be a serious concern at athletic events making it difficult to recruit and retain high school officials.
We work hard to have the best possible hospitality for our officials and opposing teams because we want them to know there is something special here. We strive to utilize every interaction to introduce them to Jesus. Thank you for joining us in our mission to glorify God through PCA Athletics!