Athletics

Our Athletics Program

Athletics is a vital part of the extracurricular experience of our students at Starkville Academy. The Athletic Department is committed to providing a wide variety of competitive interscholastic sports teams for its student body, while embracing the school's mission. Starkville Academy's athletic program provides a level of competition appropriate to the age, development, ability and interest of all its students. Starkville Academy has a rich tradition of excellence throughout its athletic program. Volunteer teams compete in the Mid-south Association of Independent Schools in Class AAAAA for all sports and Division II for soccer.

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Athletic Administration

Greg Owen, Athletic Director

Greg Owen came to us after serving as Director of Athletics for the Starkville School District. Before assuming that position in July 2020, he worked at Columbia High School as a teacher and coach from 2002-2019 and then as the Director of Activities for the Columbia School District for 2019-2020. Owen also worked at Stone High School and Bay High School along with an initial stint at Columbia High School early in his career. Altogether, he has 28 years of experience as a teacher and coach of multiple subjects and multiple boys’ and girls’ sports.

Owen possesses a B.S. Degree in Coaching and Sports Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi, a Master of Education in Secondary Education from William Carey University, and a Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership also from WCU. During his coaching career, his teams won multiple district championships and a state championship in baseball for Class 4A in 2011. Owen has been the recipient of multiple District Coach of the Year awards, was Mississippi’s Coach of the Year by the National Federation of Coaches in 2011, and was FCA’s Coach of the Year in 2016. He has also served in various administrative roles in the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA). Owen is a certified Mental Performance Master Coach through the Mental Performance Mastery Organization led by Brian Cain, whereby he stresses total body development through mental and physical training.

Volunteer Highlights

Starkville Academy alumni have competed and continue to gain scholarships to compete at the collegiate level in football, basketball, track, and baseball.
Many of our coaches have earned "Coach of the Year" recognition from MAIS and local newspapers.
Several of our cheerleaders and dancers, who work hard to create an energetic and supportive atmosphere during pep rallies, have earned All-American status and various other camp awards.
In recent years, our football and girls' soccer teams have won state championships. Our tennis, basketball, baseball, and boys' and girls' soccer teams have all won district honors, as well.
Younger students are encouraged to develop their skills through camps and workshops sponsored by the varsity teams.

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athletic booster club

The purpose of the Starkville Academy Booster Club is to support the SA Athletic Program in its endeavor to provide opportunities for students to participate in the athletic programs. The Booster Club will accomplish this goal by the Board of Directors working with and through the Head of School, Athletic Director, coaches, and other school administrators to assist in ensuring needs are met in the areas of equipment, awards, and facilities.