Carlisle Athletics Program

Athletics Programat Carlisle School

“Athletics play an integral role in the development of our students at Carlisle School. Our student-athletes are expected to perform at the highest level on the field of competition, in the classroom, and in the community. The values learned through competitive athletics such as commitment, teamwork, and discipline provide the foundation for our students to be success-ful long beyond their time at Carlisle School.” Keith Dallas, athletic director

Carlisle School is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards both in the classroom and on the athletic field. By integrating a strong academic curric-ulum, state-of-the-art athletic facilities, and high quality athletic instruction, Carlisle’s athletic program develops the highest potential in every player, re-gardless of skill level. We offer a variety of competitive JV and Varsity athletic teams, including baseball, basketball, cross country, fencing, field hockey, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.

field hockey

“My athletic experience at Carlisle has been one I will never forget. I have thoroughly enjoyed learning from the coaches, representing Carlisle, and making lifelong friendships with teammates. Being an athlete has taught me the importance of work ethic, discipline, and time management.”Lori Yeaman, class of 2013

“The field hockey program has been built on a strong work ethic and a desire to achieve, and maintains a tradition of excellence

to continue to be on a championship level within the state of Virginia.”

Meade Seiy, varsity field hockey coach

Carlisle’s Field Hockey program has a strong tradition of excellence. Over the past few years, the hockey program has had a stronghold in the Blue Ridge Conference, with eleven conference titles since 1998. The hockey programhas had much success on the state level, with two state title wins in recent history; Carlisle has made the state semi-finals every since 2006. The program has had many athletes to win awards on both the conference and state level, and many girls have gone on to high level collegiate programs within the last seven years, includ-ing UVA, Lynchburg College, Appalachian State Univer-sity, Christopher Newport University, University of Mary Washington, Radford University, Randolph-Macon Col-lege, and Sewanee.

Blue Ridge Conference Champions 1988, 1990, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006-11

Virginia Independent Schools AA State Titles 2004, 2009

notable achievements

boys’ soccer

“I think the education at Carlisle is definitely a strong foundation which prepared me for college. As a student-athlete, Carlisle taught me how to manage my time wisely between school and sports, and I’m able to use those skills as a student-athlete at the University of Mary Washington.” Nnanna Reuben George-Ezuma, class of 2012

“At Carlisle, academics and athletics combine to create a perfect breeding ground to thrive as both a student and an

athlete in your chosen sport.”

Enda Crehan, varsity soccer coach

Carlisle School soccer is a year round soccer program. We have highly motivated student-athletes who pride themselves on good grades in the classroom and good play on the field. They all share a common goal: to ob-tain a premier college preparatory education and elite soccer training. Carlisle combines high level academics with high level soccer training and games. The coaches at Carlisle School are dedicated to making sure that ac-ademics comes first, and academic success is held high in the minds of the coaches. The program meets every day at 3:45 for training at the state of the art Smith Riv-er Sports Complex.

Virginia Independent Conference Champions - 2011VISAA Final Four Appearances - 2007, 2010Mennonite Classic Champions - 2012NSCAA Team All-Academic Award - 2012


volleyball

“I have enjoyed being involved in the athletic department at Carlisle. Over the years I have learned leadership and what it takes to be a good captain. I have also made some friends while playing sports, and I am looking forward to my senior year to make my last statement in Carlisle athletics.”Lindsay Isernia, class of 2014

“Being at a small school like Carlisle allows individuals to excel, and also become something bigger than

themselves - a family.”

Juliana Carter, varsity volleyball coach

A relatively new program at Carlisle, the volleyball team has experienced a large amount of growth over the past few years. The volleyball team is comprised of girls who work together on and off the court to help each teammate rise to her full potential. Under the coaching of Juliana Carter, a former Division III volleyball player for Emory and Henry College, our volleyball players gain a strong foundation of athletic skills, regardless of their skill level, as well as a mentor who encourages them to do their best in the classroom as well. She believes that “hard works yields successful results if the mental and physical aspects of the body are trained simultaneously,”

Blue Ridge Conference Second Team All-Conference Member - 2012


boys’ basketball

“I have had an amazing season with the basketball team this year - I learned a lot. I got to meet a lot of new friends in and out of the basketball team and get a lot of life experience. I am looking forward to playing next season.”Malcolm N’diaye, class of 2014

“The basketball team works towards improving each player’s individual skills while helping the overall team play.”

Jason Niblett, varsity basketball coach

Carlisle’s boys’ basketball team is coming off anextremely successful season, with a conference cham-pionship and a run deep in the state tournament under their belts. The high level of talent on the team is ably de-veloped by head coach Jason Niblett, who has consider-able coaching experience both locally and in the college ranks. Players improve their skills by learning from the coaching staff and each other. Emphasis is also placed on putting the same effort into their studies as they do on the court; the team’s average GPA as of the most recent grading period was 3.98 on a 4.0 scale.

Virginia Independent Conference Champions 2013

Virginia Independent Schools AA State Titles 1995, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2006, 2009


girls’ basketball

“When I moved from Australia, Carlisle School welcomed me and made the transition very easy. A big part of it was joining the basketball team. Our team is very encouraging, and we all became very close by the end of the season.”Acacia Smith, class of 2017

“Carlisle Basketball is a breeding ground for success. Our student-athletes gain valuable skills that they will be

able to use for the rest of their life.”

Mancino Craighead, varsity basketball coach

A program which has 4 state titles to its name, Carlisle’s girls’ basketball team has had much success over the years, and has had several players go on to play basketball at the collegiate level. The current team is young and talented, and is looking forward to building on their success they had this past year. Underthe expertise of head coach Mancino Craighead, experienced players fine-tune their skills, while newer players learn the basics - there is a place for everyone on the team.

Virginia Independent Schools AAA State Titles 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008

VISAAA State Runner-Up 2006


fencing

“This season for the team has been a time of growth in the face of adversity. The seniors have really stepped up to help with the management of the team, and the rest of the team has worked hard to rise to a higher level of athletic and characteristic maturity.”Will Bennett, class of 2013

“Fencing requires a combination of athleticism, strategy,and discipline, traits that can help you in

all walks of life.”

Cricket Haley, varsity fencing coach

The Carlisle fencing program is a growing program built on a solid foundation set by our last group of seniors. All team members gain a strong foundation of skills that they then develop over the course of their career. Each member participates and fences in each tournament. We compete in the North Carolina Fencing League in such venues as Elkin, Chapel Hill, Durham, and Wilm-ington. The program enjoys tremendous parental in-volvement and support and is always looking for new members who are interested in learning more about the sport.

3 top ten placings, 5 top twenty placings - North Carolina State Fencing Championships, 2013


golf

“I think Carlisle is a great place to be a student-athlete. Everyone on the golf team is really close, and our coach really loves what he does, which creates a great environment. Our team is really young, but talented - the future looks bright for Carlisle golf.”Wes Smith, class of 2014

“Our motto is ‘keep climbing’; there is always something to improve. A dedication to task builds character and hopefully

traits that will serve each student going forward.”

P. C. Wells, varsity golf coach

The Carlisle golf team has long had a reputation of excellence on the golf course. Head coach P. C. Wells fosters a competitive environment that develops and improves the skill level of every player as well as respects the traditions of the game. The golf team has access to high quality facilities, as practices and home tournaments are held at the 18-hole J. Ellis Maples golf course at Chatmoss Country Club, located about one mile from campus.

Virginia Independent Conference Champions 1988-1991, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006-2010Virginia Independent Schools AA State Titles 2008, 2009


baseball

“My athletic experience at Carlisle has been amazing. Learning from players who have gone on to play baseball in college has helped me be prepared for my upcoming future playing baseball, wherever that may be. I’m honored to be a part of the Carlisle athletic program.”Matthew Muehleck, class of 2017

“The baseball program at Carlisle is full of promise. The young nucleus of talent should return the team to the

competitive level of past state title contenders.”

Jackie Gammons, head baseball coach

Carlisle baseball is currently undergoing a resur-gence after graduating several experienced players, however, there is a strong core of up-and-coming players who are eager to make their mark on the program. Our dedicated and experienced staff, led by head coach Jackie Gammons, focuses on the fundamentals of the game and develops our young men as players and peo-ple. Home games are played on campus at the Leisy Baseball Field.

2 time Virginia Independent Schools AA State Runner-Up6 time VISAA State Qualifier


softball

“Having lost a lot of seniors last year, this season will definitely be a different experi-ence, but we’re excited to take on the challenge and see what the future holds for us.”Sierra Roach, class of 2014

“The softball team is full of girls who are dedicatedto becoming the best softball players

and students they can be.”

Jerry Adkins, varsity softball coach

The future of Carlisle softball looks bright, as the team is made up of a younger group of girls who all have the drive and dedication to learn the game. Long-time head coach Jerry Adkins, who is entering his twelfth year at the head of the program, brings a vast amount of ex-perience and knowledge of the sport to the team. The coaching staff works with each player to make sure they are well versed in the fundamentals of the game, and older team members help the younger players during practice as well.

Blue Ridge Conference Runner-Up 2010, 2011Virginia Independent Schools AA Tournament 2009, 2010, 2011


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facilitiesOur athletic facilities on campus include several playing fields, as well as two gymnasiums.

The Dick Hensley Athletic Field features a multipurpose lighted field with an underground automatic irrigation system used for soccer and football, as well as the Leisy Baseball Field. Friends Field is home to our softball field as well as a multipurpose field.

The Main Gym plays host to our basketball and volleyball teams, while the Hart Gym is also available as a practice facility.

Carlisle is fortunate to have access to a couple of off-campus facilities as well.

Smith River Sports Complex, a premiere 90-acre multi-use sports facility located about five minutes from campus, is home to our soccer and field hockey teams. The tennis teams and golf team practice and play their home matches at Chatmoss Country Club, located about one mile from campus.

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