About Athletics
Coach Amoroso is an NIAAA Certified Master Athletic Administrator (CMAA), and he possesses 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).
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!
ALL WARRIORS ARE CHAMPIONS
C – Character
H – Honor
A –Academic
M- Mission
P - Professionalism/Perseverance
I – Inspiration
O – Optimism
N – Never- give – up
S – Service
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 - TBD
Head Swimming - Jarod Hunte – jrod.hunte@swimdcs.com
Head Volleyball - Matt Kempf – mattk@575volleyball.com
Track and Field - Tommy Amoroso – thomasamoroso@oakmountain.us
MS Soccer - Andy Mills - andy.mills.silikal@gmail.com
MS Soccer Asst - Grant Mooney - grantmooney@oakmountain.us
Head Boys Basketball – Jim Keller - jimkeller@oakmountain.us
Girls MS Basketball - Katy McWhorter - mcwhorter.katherine@gmail.com
Head Boys MS Basketball - Shane Lovvorn slovvorn@fca.org
Asst AD, Asst Cross Country Coach - Grant Mooney - grantmooney@oakmountain.us
Fall and Spring Rec Soccer - Tim Cochran - cochrantc13@gmail.com
BOOSTER CONTACT LIST:
President - Jay and Crystal Hunter jarrettandcrystalhunter@gmail.com
2024/25 FALL SCHEDULES
VOLLEYBALL TENTATIVE SCHEDULE 2024/25
NOTE: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
7/29/24 GIAA 1st day of practice
8/15/24 Hearts Academy AWAY 5:00 PM /6:00 PM MS/VAR
8/13/24 Temple HS AWAY 6:00 PM
8/16/24 Dominion Christian Tournament AWAY TBD VARSITY
8/17/24 Dominion Christian Tournament AWAY TBD VARSITY
8/20/24 Hearts Academy HOME 4:30 PM MS/VAR
8/22/24 LaGrange HOME TBD MS/VAR
8/24/24 Coosa Invit Tourn CANCELLED
8/26/24 Covenant Academy AWAY TBD MS/VAR
9/3/24 Mnt Vernon AWAY TBD VARSITY
9/5/24 St George AWAY TBD MS/VAR
9/10/24 LaGrange AWAY TBD MS/VAR
9/12/24 St. George HOME TBD MS/VAR
9/17/24 Covenant Academy HOME 5pm VAR SENIOR NIGHT
9/21/24 VARSITY Tournament @Central HS (Pool time TBD)
9/30/24 Holy Ground HOME 5:30pm
10/1/24 The Cottage School AWAY 4:30/5:30 PM MS/VAR
10/1/24 GIAA last day to complete region
10/12/24 GIAA State Finals
10/15/24 GIAA All State Selection
10/19/24 GIAA All Star Game
XC Cross Country
Zack Wansley Clash 2024
Aug 17, 2024
Clinton Farms
Western Douglas County, Ga
Bob Blastow 2024 2024
Aug 24, 2024
McIntosh Nature Preserve
Whitesburg, GA
Lafayette Christian Cross Country Invitational 2024
Sep 3, 2024
Lafayette Christian School
Lagrange, GA
Carrollton OrthoWest Invitational 2024 (TENTATIVE)
Sep 7, 2024
State Meet Course
Carrollton, GA
OMA Conquer The Mountain Invitational 2024
Sep 26, 2024
Oak Mountain Academy
Carrollton, GA
Kiwanis Bob Reeves 5k
Sept 28 9:30am
Hobbs Farm Trailhead, Carrollton Greenbelt
Oct 8 Region XC race
4:00 pm
Oak Mountain Academy
Oct 26
State XC
First Presbyterian (Macon)
WINTER
SWIM DATES at GA TECH
Nov 14
Jan 16
Jan 25
Basketball - Dates coming soon
Archery
Oct 21 @Bulloch Academy
Oct 29 HOME vs The Cottage School 4:30pm
More dates to come