The mission of Henderson Collegiate athletics is to instill within our student-athletes the character traits necessary to attend and graduate from the college of their choice and change the world. In conjunction with academic studies, athletics serve as a way to build humility, consistency, teamwork, and perseverance. While each of these characteristics are necessary on the athletic playing field, they are more necessary in the classroom, as Henderson Collegiate believes that academic achievement comes before any athletic outcome.
Athletic Program Offerings
Middle School (Grades 6-8):
| Fall 2023 | Winter 2023-2024 | Spring 2024 |
| Boys Soccer | Boys Basketball | Girls |
| Boys & Girls Cross Country | Girls Basketball | Girls Softball |
| Girls Volleyball |
High School (Grades 9-12):
| Fall 2023 | Winter 2023-2024 | Spring 2024 |
| Boys Soccer | Cheerleading | Girls Soccer |
| Boys & Girls Cross Country | Girls Basketball | Boys & Girls Track & Field |
| Girls Volleyball | Boys Basketball | Boys Baseball |
Athletic Department Contact Information
Athletic Director:
- Bryant Blackwell
- E: bblackwell@hendersoncollegiate.org
- P: 252-204-5692
Middle School Coaching Staff (Grades 6-8):
| Boys Soccer: Franklin Gomez E: fgomez@hendersoncollegiate.org |
Boys Basketball: TBD E: |
| Boys & Girls Cross Country: Lamont Whitaker E: lwhitaker@hendersoncollegiate.org |
Girls Basketball: Stacey Mitchell E: smitchell@hendersoncollegiate.org |
| Girls Soccer: TBD E: |
Girls Softball: TBD E: |
High School Coaching Staff (Grades 9-12):
| Boys Soccer: Alexis Garcia E: agarcia@hendersoncollegiate.org |
Cheerleading: Kianna DayeE: kdaye@hendersoncollegiate.org |
| Boys & Girls Cross Country: Lamont Whitaker E: lwhitaker@hendersoncollegiate.org |
Girls Basketball: Paul White E: pwhite@hendersoncollegiate.org |
| Girls Volleyball Lauren Dennis E: ldennis@hendersoncollegiate.org |
Boys Basketball: Lamont Whitaker E: lwhitaker@hendersoncollegiate.org |
| Boys & Girls Track & Field: TBD E: |
Girls Soccer: Elijah Silfies E: esilfies@hendersoncollegiate.org |
Athletic Practice Schedule
Monday-Thursday
Location: South Henderson Park (located across the street from the elementary school)
Start Time: Bus leaves the MS/HS campus following dismissal
End Time: 5:00 PM
Monday-Thursday
Location: Aycock Recreation Center
Start Time: Bus leaves the MS/HS campus following dismissal
End Time: 5:30PM
Monday-Thursday
Location: MS/HS Campus
Start Time: 3:45PM
End Time: 4:30PM
Monday-Thursday
Location: South Henderson Park (located across the street from the Elementary School)
Start Time: Bus leaves the MS/HS campus following dismissal
End Time: 5:00PM
Location: Franklinton Park
Start Time: 5:30PM (no transportation provided)
End Time: 7:00PM
Monday-Thursday
Location: Aycock Recreation Center
Start Time: Bus leaves the MS/HS campus following dismissal
End Time: 5:30PM
Monday-Thursday
Location: MS/HS Campus
Start Time: 3:45PM
End Time: 4:30PM
Practice occurs on days when there is not a game or competition.
Medical Information
- Ms. Meredith Manning, School Nurse
- E: mmanning@hendersoncollegiate.org
- P: 252-425-4065
All student athletes must complete the NCHSAA Pre-Participation Evaluation (PPE) Form, which includes the History Form, the Physical Examination Form, and the Medical Eligibility Form. All student athletes must receive a physical examination once every 395 days by a physician (MD/DO), nurse practitioner, or physician assistant to be eligible to play.
- Download and print PPE form here: https://www.nchsaa.org/sites/default/files/attachments/2023-24PPEForm_English.pdf , or pick-up a physical copy in the MS or HS front office.
- History Form (Pages 1-2) is completed and signed by the parent or legal guardian on behalf of the student-athlete. The completed and signed PPE History Form must then be presented to the Licensed Medical Professional (LMP) for review when they fill out the Physical Examination Form.
- The completed Physical Examination Form (Page 3) is signed and dated by the LMP who performed the examination.
- The Medical Eligibility Form (Pages 4), which is also signed and dated by the LMP indicates the student athlete is either medically eligible or not medically eligible for sports participation.
- The Gfeller-Waller NCHSAA Student-Athlete & Parent/Legal Custodian Concussion Information Sheet https://www.nchsaa.org/sites/default/files/attachments/GW_SAPLG_ConcussionInform-Feb2021_0.pdf is read and the Concussion Statement Form is completed and signed by the student athlete and parent/legal custodian.
- The NCHSAA Eligibility, Consent to Participate, and Release Form https://www.nchsaa.org/sites/default/files/attachments/23-24EligtoParticipate-English.pdf is completed and signed by the student athlete and parent/legal custodian.
- All completed documentation is then submitted to the school nurse’s office.
Documentation must be submitted prior to the current season’s tryouts if the physical is expired.
Parent Information
Student Athlete Academic Eligibility
Academics:
Students must meet the following GPA requirements from the previous quarter in order to be eligible to play.
| Grade | GPA Requirement (Minimum) |
| 6th | 3.0 |
| 7th | 2.6 |
| 8th – 12th | 2.4 |
Attendance:
Student-athletes must be in school by 8:30AM in order to participate in practice or contests during the same day or evening. If a student-athlete were to arrive after that time they would require documentation that depicts late arrival.
Students absent from athletic practice for five or more days due to illness or injury must receive a medical release by a Licensed Medical Professional before being readmitted for practice or contests. This documentation must be submitted to the athletic director prior to return to participation.
Bench Protocol:
Found in Henderson Collegiate Middle and High School Athletic Handbool (PDF)
Important Links
- NCAA Eligibility Center: https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/
- NCAA ClearingHouse Calculator: https://www.clearinghousecalculator.org/login.php
- NCHSAA: https://www.nchsaa.org/
