Athletics
Building Teamwork, Discipline, and Healthy Competition
Athletics at Innovate Academy play an essential role in forming confident, resilient scholars who pursue excellence with integrity. Through team sports, clubs, and expanding facilities, scholars learn discipline, sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork. The Innovate Lions represent our commitment to developing athletes who compete with skill, character, and courage.
Fall
Boys Soccer
The Innovate Lions Boys Soccer team builds endurance, teamwork, and leadership on and off the field. Through disciplined training and spirited competition, scholars develop confidence, resilience, and a commitment to excellence grounded in character and sportsmanship.
Winter
Boys Basketball
Fast-paced and high-energy, Boys Basketball challenges scholars to think strategically, work cohesively, and compete with integrity. The season emphasizes perseverance, accountability, and growth through both victory and adversity.
Girls Basketball
The Innovate Lions Girls Basketball team fosters grit, confidence, and a strong team culture. Scholars learn to lead with composure, support one another, and pursue excellence with discipline, determination, and heart.
Check the calendar for current sporting events. Tryouts will be announced in your family FACTS portal.
Athletic Opportunities Beyond Campus
Innovate Academy now supports scholars who wish to participate in athletics through their local public school. If a sport is not offered on our campus, scholars may join the corresponding team at their local district school. Our scheduling structure is designed to accommodate practices, games, and transportation needs, ensuring every scholar can pursue their athletic passions without compromise.
“I believe God made me for a purpose, but He also made me fast. And when I run, I feel His pleasure.”
- Eric Liddell
After-school Clubs & Development Programs
Outside of competitive team sports, Innovate Academy offers additional opportunities for scholars to explore athletics, build confidence, and stay active.
Current & Past Clubs Include:
Running Club
Cheer Clinics
Soccer Skills Clinics
Basketball conditioning & agility sessions
Recreational sports meetups (i.e., Pickleball)
These clubs are fun, accessible entry points into physical wellness and skill-building.
Current Facilities
Outdoor soccer training field
Outdoor basketball courts
Outdoor Pickleball courts
Open green space for conditioning & Physical Education
Meet the Mentor
INNOVATE ACADEMY SPOTLIGHT
Heather McEneaney has experience playing soccer, softball, field hockey, basketball and ran cross country. She went to West Chester University where she played soccer. Heather was an All-American and was inducted into the West Chester Hall of Fame in 2011. She played for the semi-pro team, Delaware Genies for three years, played a professional game with the Philadelphia Charge and tried out for the San Diego Spirit professional team. She has obtained her USSF (United States Soccer Federation) C license for coaching, coached teams in the Olympic Development Program, and has coached high level travel teams.
