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Our Coaches
At Phoenix Academy Athletics, we have a dedicated team of coaches who are passionate about helping our middle and high school athletes reach their full potential. We believe that sports can teach valuable life skills and our coaches strive to instill these lessons in every practice and game.
Rebecca Role
Head Coach Women's
HS Basketball
Coach Role has been coaching for over 20 years and has a proven track record of success. She is dedicated to helping our athletes grow both on and off the court.
Terrell Jones
Head Coach Men's
HS Basketball
Coach Jones has been coaching for over 10 years and coached at RJ Reynolds & Atkins HS. He is dedicated to helping improve our athletes and program. He played college basketball at Brevard.
Robert Youtz
Athletic Director
Coach Youtz brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our program. He is passionate about helping our athletes develop into well-rounded citizens and reach their full potential.
Crystal Adkison
Head Coach HS Volleyball
Coach has coached Varsity and JV for over 5 years. She is AIC and CIC Certified through the NFHS. She provides training for beginners, imtermediate and advanced athletes.
Aiden Lacz
MS Boys Soccer
Jonathan Lacz has been coaching for 3 years. This is her first season as the Middle School boys Soccer Coach. She is also the Middle School girls Soccer Coach.
Cynthia Delgado
MS Volleyball
Proud mom of 5 amazing kids and a former Collegiate Basketball and Volleyball athlete.
My passion is helping young athletes develop skills on and off the court creating a life long positive impact in each of their lives.
Anna Smith
HS XC Indoor/Outdoor Track, MS XC
Anna Smith, HS teacher at Phoenix Academy. I am in my 4th season as cross-country coach and second season as HS track coach. I love running in my spare time ,especially on the beach at Oak Island.
Kevin Mackey
MS Track
A three time state qualifier in the discus and shot put and a two sport college athlete. We'll work hard, set goals and strive for success on and off the track. This is a journey of dedication, teamwork and personal growth. Get ready to run, jump and throw your way to victory!
Crystal Weaver
HS/MS Cheer
Coach Weaver has been the cheer coach for 4 years. In her early years she cheered for two years and participated o the drill team for three years. She is also a personal trainer,
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HS/MS Swimming
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MS Boys Basketball
Cory Dawkins
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Mashad Covington
HS Boys JV Basketball
Coach Covington is devoted to the game. He attended Shaw University and is looking forward to growing the JV program.
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Tyrone Pearson
MS Girls Basketball
Coach Pearson is in his 1st year as coach at Phoenix. He has many years of experience coach girls basketball and is looking forward to building this program.
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Jason Cano
HS Softball
Coach Cano is in his 2nd season. He started the HS program and is looking to continuing to build the program.
Terry Byrd
HS Boys/Girls Soccer
Coach Byrd has over 15+ years of coaching experience. He looks forward to improving the athletes and is dedicated to making this program a top program.
Aidan Lacz
MS Girls Soccer
Coach Lacz is in her second year at Phoenix as a kindergarten teacher. "I am super excited to be coaching middle school soccer. I played soccer from when I was little all the way up through college. I have coached at soccer camps in the past. My mom was my middle school coach, so I learned from the best!"
Have any questions or comments? Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at Phoenix Academy Athletics.