ATHLETICS
At River’s Edge Christian Academy, athletics are a powerful tool for discipleship. Through intentional coaching and healthy competition, students develop discipline, teamwork, and Christ-centered character. In partnership with families, we aim to shape athletes who honor God, respect others, and pursue excellence in every area of life.
Our Philosophy of Athletics
We believe athletics are a God-given tool for discipleship. Every practice, competition, and team interaction is an opportunity to shape students who reflect Christ in how they lead, serve, and persevere. RECA Athletics should help develop desires for:
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• Discipleship
Sports provide daily opportunities to apply faith in real-world situations.
• Christ-centered character
Integrity, humility, discipline, and respect matter more than winning a game.
• Competing for His Glory
We believe effort and attitude on the field are acts of worship and should always point to God.
• Teamwork and servant leadership
Students learn how to lead and serve others well through athletics, giving them life experience they can use in their futures.
• Perseverance and resilience
The only way these attributes are grown is though challenge, effort and consistency, with athletics being the perfect place to find those characteristics in a healthy environment.
• Grace with all outcomes
What better way to teach that winning with humility and losing with contentment are important, achievable and desirable traits than in athletics.
Why It Matters
Athletics reinforce our Portrait of a Graduate, helping students grow physically, spiritually, and relationally. Through competition, students learn self-control, responsibility, and how to live out their faith in community—preparing them for leadership, service, and lifelong discipleship.
Athletic Offerings
Elementary
Fall
Cross Country
Volleyball
Flag Football
Winter
​Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Spring
Co-ed Soccer
Middle School
Fall
Cross Country
Volleyball
Flag Football
Girls Soccer*
Winter
​Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball*
Swimming*
Spring
Baseball*
Golf*
Boys Soccer*
Tennis*
Track and Field*
Ultimate Frisbee
High School
Fall
Cheer*
Football*
Golf*
Volleyball*
Girls Soccer*
Winter
Boys Basketball*
Girls Basketball*
Swimming*
Wrestling*
Spring
Baseball*
Softball*
Boys Soccer*
Tennis*
Track and Field*
Ultimate Frisbee
Middle School
*Our Partnership with Concord Christian School
Athletics at RECA operate through a cooperative partnership with Concord Christian School, a relationship we value and are proud of.
Due to state athletic regulations, only two schools may participate in this type of cooperative model. Concord serves as the host school, allowing RECA students to compete in interscholastic athletics while remaining fully enrolled at River’s Edge Christian Academy.
This partnership allows us to:
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Offer organized, competitive athletics within state guidelines
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Provide students access to established programs and competition
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Maintain our Christ-centered mission while collaborating with a like-minded school
RECA students remain fully part of the River’s Edge community while competing as part of the Concord-hosted co-op.
Our Coaches
While we partner with Concord, RECA is still involved in coaching and leadership within our athletic programs.
Many of our coaches are also RECA teachers, pouring into students both in the classroom and on the field—building consistent, meaningful relationships that reinforce character, discipline, and faith.
RECA Coaches Include:
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Middle School Girls V Volleyball — Laurie Beck
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Middle School Girls JV Volleyball — Leslie Carter
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Middle School Cross Country — Jessica Barrett
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Elementary Cross Country — Melissa Holbrook
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Athletic Director — Patrick Carter
Our coaches care about more than performance—they invest in who students are becoming.