Athletics
IMPORTANT NEWS
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
June 26 Sports Physicals 12pm grades 5-8 2pm grades 9-12
Cross Country and Volleyball practice start July 28
Aug 6 - Fall Sport Parent Meeting in the gym
Tommy Amoroso CMAA, Athletic Director
Coach Amoroso is an NIAAA Certified Master Athletic Administrator (CMAA), and he has a Bachelor’s degree in physical education, a master’s degree in health, a specialist certificate in School and District Administration (SDA), and a graduate certification in Biblical Studies/Divinity. In addition, Coach Amoroso holds a Georgia leadership L-5 certification and is an American Heart CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor.
Coach Amoroso has held many school-building positions in both public and private schools, such as teacher, dean, athletic director, assistant principal, principal, and head of school. Tommy’s coaching tenure included sports such as football, lacrosse, and track. Coach Amoroso also served on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Athletic Director’s Association (GADA), and he has taught the LTI athletic administrator’s courses for the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA), GADA, and GIAA.
When asked why Coach Amoroso is so excited to be part of the Oak Mountain Academy family, he states, “My job as an educator is to do my best to honor God in everything I do. Just as my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ came to the earth to serve, I wish to emulate Him by serving the OMA children, parents, staff, and community with honor and integrity.”
1 Corinthians 9:24 (NLT) Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win!
COACH CONTACT LIST:
Athletic Director - Tommy Amoroso - thomasamoroso@oakmountain.us
Head B&G Tennis, Lower School Athletic Coordinator - Jenny Parker – Jenniferparker@oakmountain.us
Head Cross Country - Jacob Wells jacobwells@oakmountain.us
Head Archery - Jim Keller jimkeller@oakmountain.us
Head Golf - Jacob Wells jacobwells@oakmountain.us
Head Swimming - Jarod Hunte – jrod.hunte@swimdcs.com
Head Volleyball - Matt Kempf – mattk@575volleyball.com
Track and Field - Joseph Williams – josephwilliams@oakmountain.us
MS Soccer - Andy Mills - andy.mills.silikal@gmail.com
Head Boys Basketball – Jim Keller - jimkeller@oakmountain.us
Girls MS Basketball - Katy McWhorter - mcwhorter.katherine@gmail.com
Head Boys MS Basketball - Jay Hunter jarrettandcrystalhunter@gmail.com
Cross Country Coach - Jacob Wells jacobwells@oakmountain.us
BOOSTER CONTACT LIST:
President - Jay and Crystal Hunter jarrettandcrystalhunter@gmail.com