DirecT – Sports
Homeschoolers in Tennessee have a lot of options when it comes to playing sports. They are able to play at their local public school (during middle school and high school) per the TSSAA, at private schools that allow homeschoolers to play on their teams, with recreational clubs and with competitive homeschool organizations.
Public Schools
If your child plans to play sports at your local public school, the Notice of Intent to Homeschool form is due by August 1 of each school year for all sports (ex: fall, winter and spring). The next step is to notify the school principal and coach of the team for which your child would like to play, by August 15. The rule only allows your child to try out and does not guarantee they will be selected for the team or allowed to play. If you are registered with an umbrella school, you may also maintain that coverage.
These sports are the ones that are open to homeschoolers under the TSSAA rule. Cheerleading and dance are not included. Check with the individual school to see if participation is allowed for those activities.
Private Schools (PS)
Select private schools allow homeschoolers to participate on their school teams. Contact the private school for which your child would like to play to learn more about that opportunity.
Recreational Clubs (RC)
Most counties and/or cities offer recreational sports. Check with your local government office to learn about sports and other opportunities offered to children and teens.
Businesses (B)
A number of businesses offer homeschool only programs throughout the school year.
Homeschool Organizations (HO)
One of the great reasons to live in the West Tennessee area is all of the opportunities available to homeschool students. Competitive sports is one of those opportunities. Many of these organizations offer skill building and team play in various sports that have lead to homeschool athletes being offered athletic scholarships for college.
Below is a list of schools, businesses and organizations that offer athletic experiences to homeschool students.
| JACKSON AREA | |
| Augustine School
1171 Old Humboldt Road Jackson, Tennessee 38305 (731) 660-6822 |
Glory Gymnastics
127 Bowling Drive Jackson, Tennessee 38305 (731) 424-5437 {gymnastics and dance} |
| Jackson Area Soccer (JAWS)
Jackson, Tennessee E-mail JAWS |
Jackson Juniors Volleyball
Contact Phylis Anyango, Club Director (731) 217-7805 {team and lessons} |
| Jackson Swim Team (JAX)
705 Lambuth Boulevard University of Memphis Lambuth: Wellness, Health & Fitness Building Jackson, Tennessee 38305 (731) 300-6478 E-mail head coach |
Pat Brown School of Dancing
188 Commerce Center Circle Jackson, Tennessee 38301 (731) 668-7353 |
| WTHSA
Jackson, Tennessee E-mail WTHSA | |
| MEMPHIS AREA | |
| Believe Gymnastics
7995 Stage Hills Boluevard Memphis, Tennessee 38133 (901) 388-3737 |
Gifted Athletes Homeschool P.E.
2000 Appling Road Cordova, Tennessee 38106 (901) 930-9617 {variety of sports} |
| Memphis Cheer
1375 Big Orange Road Cordova, Tennesse 38018 (901) 308-2451 {cheerleading} |
MHEA
879 Willow Tree Circle Suite 111 Cordova, Tennessee 38018 (901) 753-4705 {variety of sports} |
| Memphis Nighthawks
Memphis, Tennessee Contact Nighthawks {all sports} |
Memphis Youth Athletics
E-mail Nick Dwyer (901) 359-2012 {cross country and track} |
| Mid-South Ice House
10705 Ridgeway Industrial Drive Olive Branch, Mississippi 38654 {team and lessons for ice skating and ice hockey} |
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Are you looking for something else? Check out the other Homeschool Roster directories:
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